B04/1990 1990 INCOME LIMITS FOR STUDENT CHILDREN

DATE OF ISSUE:  09 February 1990

1990 INCOME LIMITS FOR STUDENT CHILDREN

As a general guideline, where a student's income in 1990 does not exceed:-

.$3650 if living at home;  or

.$5500 if living away from home

within a calendar year, the student may be regarded as wholly dependent on the veteran or carer.  The 1989 limits were $3400 (living at home) and $5500 (living away from home).

2.The 1990 income limits for students in receipt of VCES allowances have been set as follows:

.$3650 if living at home;  or

.$5500 if living away from home.

3.The "living at home" rate has been increased from $3400 to equate with the rate for students not in receipt of VCES allowances.  There has been no change to the "living away from home" rate.

4.The income limits are now the same for students whether or not they receive VCES allowances.

5.Although no APC is payable in respect of these children, the veteran or carer on whom they are dependent is still entitled to the income deduction of $24 a fortnight; and guardian's allowance, if appropriate.

6.Amendments to Part 7 of the General Orders Service Pension will be issued in due course.

PETER HAWKER

NATIONAL PROGRAM

DIRECTOR BENEFITS