6. Special Provision for married students

Whatever level of bursary allowance is negotiated, there must be provision for the needs of married students, i.e. a student who is married with a dependent spouse and possibly a family. Such provision should also apply to a student who is living in a de facto relationship, although two students who are married or who are living in a de facto relationship should both receive the allowance for a single student.

Consideration must also be given to the position of people who are older than most students, who have a dependent spouse and family, and who have financial commitments (e.g. purchase of a home).