From 1 January 2014, the Student Allowance 200-week limit will reduce to 120 weeks (approximately three years of study) for students aged 40 years or over on the date they start study.
This change applies to all new Student Allowance applications for study that starts on or after 1 January 2014. An application period is an approved Student Allowance application for an enrolment period of up to 52 weeks.