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Jan 19, 2006 21:18

So i spent my day off rushing around to try and get stuff organised for uni ( Read more... )

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je_veux_y_aller January 19 2006, 12:19:41 UTC
do you know about independent status?

if you leave school and then earn about $17000-$18000 in the next 18 months, the gov't will grant you independent status and give you payments regardless of what your parents earn.

it's worthwhile checking out. (www.centrelink.gov.au)

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sleepingalone_ January 19 2006, 12:37:38 UTC
the problem is the 18 months in the meantime...

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je_veux_y_aller January 19 2006, 12:52:19 UTC
yeah absolutely i know. but if you're going to defer, it's a good target. you could plan to have some savings for the first 6 months (at least) of uni, and then get the payments. but if it doesn't suit you i understand, i'm just checking that you know about it.

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sleepingalone_ January 20 2006, 01:15:41 UTC
thanks. it makes sense and it may be the most viable option, just not the ideal one :(

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french_rhubarb January 20 2006, 06:40:03 UTC
Damn. You and Rach should moan at the stoopid Gov't together - they are doing the same thing to her (only she is able to manage).

I wish I could give you this fantastic solution, but I'm afraid I can't think of any. No chance that you go down and find a job to cover everything? No, well, it was just a thought.

But hey - you stay here and you'll find worthy things to do with the year, and you'll have the wonderful opportunity for spending more time with me ^_^

I love you. Do that make it all better?

~Gem~

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sleepingalone_ January 20 2006, 08:14:53 UTC
course it does :P

Mum and Dad are exchanging meaningful glances which tends to mean that they'll pay for something, if only to avoid the hassle.
I dont like being a charity case but atm I'll take what i can get.

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