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Payment per length of course
The maximum amount of the allowance you can get depends on the length of the course during the calendar year you are seeking assistance.
| Length of the course | Maximum payment |
|---|---|
| Under 12 weeks | $104.00 per course |
| 12 to 16 weeks | $182.50 per course |
| 17 to 23 weeks | $362.80 per course |
| 24 to 52 weeks | $737.40 per course |
Multiple payments
We pay each course once per calendar year, so for example if you’re doing:
- 2 courses, you’ll get 2 payments
- an apprenticeship and an approved course at the same time, you’ll get 2 payments
- a 52 week course that commences in November, you will receive 1 payment at commencement of your course for $104.00 and another at the beginning of the new year of $737.40.
Tax
You don’t need to pay tax on Incidentals allowance.
Extra help
If you’re a tertiary, masters or doctorate student you may also get Additional Incidentals Allowance.