Children's Bursary payment rates
Family support payment rates as of 1 April 2026.
Annual payment
A Children's Bursary is paid once a year.
All payment rates are before tax.
Payment rates are in New Zealand Dollars.
Annual payment rates for children not of a Veteran's Pension recipient
| Child's circumstances | Payment amount |
|---|---|
| Full-time schooling, years 9–13 | $611.16 |
| Full-time study, tertiary | $725.24 |
| Part-time study, tertiary | $305.57 |
Annual payment rates for children of Veteran's Pension recipients
| Child's circumstances | Payment amount |
|---|---|
| Full-time schooling, years 9–13 | $1,222.43 |
| Full-time study, tertiary | $1,450.55 |
| Part-time study, tertiary | $611.14 |
Payment rates
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