(a)is undertaking or is available for full-time education or training leading to—
(i)NCEA level 2; or
(ii)an equivalent (in MSD’s opinion) or higher qualification; or
(b)would be available for full-time education or training were it not for circumstances that would qualify the person for an exemption under the regulations referred to in section 157 from the obligation to undertake education or training.
Compare: 1964 No 136 s 158(2)(c)
51Youth payment: no or minimum income
(1)In this subpart, a person (P) has no or minimum income if P has—
(a)no income; or
(b)income of less than the amount that would reduce the applicable rate of youth payment to zero.
(2)If, during a temporary period, P has enough income to reduce the applicable rate of youth payment to zero, but P otherwise meets the requirements for a youth payment, P’s entitlement to a youth payment is not affected by that income.
Compare: 1964 No 136 s 158(2)(e), (3)
52When person has parental support gap
(1)In this subpart, a person (P) has a parental support gap if—
(a)none of P’s parents (and guardians (if any)) is able to support P financially; or
(b)P’s relationship with P’s parents (and guardians (if any)) has broken down, and none of them is prepared to support P financially; or
(c)P was, but is no longer, subject to a CYPFA order or agreement; or
(d)MSD is otherwise satisfied that P cannot reasonably be expected to be financially dependent on P’s parents or any other person.
(2)However, P does not have a parental support gap if—
(a)P has the option of living with a parent or guardian but chooses not to; and
(b)MSD is not satisfied that there are good and sufficient reasons for P’s choice.
Compare: 1964 No 136 s 159(2)
53Youth payment: discretionary grant on ground of hardship
MSD may grant a youth payment to a young person (P) who meets all of the requirements in section 49 except for the residential requirement if P—
