13.3.4 Allowances for Tertiary students (including Apprentices, Trainees and cadets) living away from home

See paragraph 3.5 of the Instruments

A student is considered to be living away from home if they reside away from their family (or primary) home for educational reasons. Refer to the definition of ‘home’ in this manual. There is no waiting period to be eligible for the living away from home rate.

Living away from home rates of education allowance may be paid to a student undertaking an approved full-time tertiary or technical and further education course, where the Commission is satisfied that additional expenses are incurred as a result of the student living away from home; and

(a) educational facilities are not readily accessible from the student’s place of residence; or

(b) it is a compulsory requirement for the student undertaking an approved course to reside at a hall of residence; or

(c) home conditions provide an inadequate study environment.

Note that if a student is living in a home maintained by a parent or guardian (eg: the parent or guardian’s name is on the lease, a parent resides in the residence part-time), then this would not generally be considered to be living away from home. The delegate should consult with the Policy team when a situation like this arises, to determine whether the at-home or living away from home rate should apply.

Allowances paid under paragraph 3.5.1 of the Instruments shall be payable to the student directly.

13.3.4 Allowances for Tertiary students (including Apprentices, Trainees and cadets) living away from home

See paragraph 3.5 of the Instruments

A student is considered to be living away from home if they reside away from their family (or primary) home for educational reasons. Refer to the definition of ‘home’ in this manual. There is no waiting period to be eligible for the living away from home rate.

Living away from home rates of education allowance may be paid to a student undertaking an approved full-time tertiary or technical and further education course, where the Commission is satisfied that additional expenses are incurred as a result of the student living away from home; and

(a) educational facilities are not readily accessible from the student’s place of residence; or

(b) it is a compulsory requirement for the student undertaking an approved course to reside at a hall of residence; or

(c) home conditions provide an inadequate study environment.

Note that if a student is living in a home maintained by a parent or guardian (eg: the parent or guardian’s name is on the lease, a parent resides in the residence part-time), then this would not generally be considered to be living away from home. The delegate should consult with the Policy team when a situation like this arises, to determine whether the at-home or living away from home rate should apply.

Allowances paid under paragraph 3.5.1 of the Instruments shall be payable to the student directly.

13.3.4 Allowances for Tertiary students (including Apprentices, Trainees and cadets) living away from home

See paragraph 3.5 of the Instruments

A student is considered to be living away from home if they reside away from their family (or primary) home for educational reasons. Refer to the definition of ‘home’ in this manual. There is no waiting period to be eligible for the living away from home rate.

Living away from home rates of education allowance may be paid to a student undertaking an approved full-time tertiary or technical and further education course, where the Commission is satisfied that additional expenses are incurred as a result of the student living away from home; and

(a) educational facilities are not readily accessible from the student’s place of residence; or

(b) it is a compulsory requirement for the student undertaking an approved course to reside at a hall of residence; or

(c) home conditions provide an inadequate study environment.

Note that if a student is living in a home maintained by a parent or guardian (eg: the parent or guardian’s name is on the lease, a parent resides in the residence part-time), then this would not generally be considered to be living away from home. The delegate should consult with the Policy team when a situation like this arises, to determine whether the at-home or living away from home rate should apply.

Allowances paid under paragraph 3.5.1 of the Instruments shall be payable to the student directly.

13.3.4 Allowances for Tertiary students (including Apprentices, Trainees and cadets) living away from home

See paragraph 3.5 of the Instruments

A student is considered to be living away from home if they reside away from their family (or primary) home for educational reasons. Refer to the definition of ‘home’ in this manual. There is no waiting period to be eligible for the living away from home rate.

Living away from home rates of education allowance may be paid to a student undertaking an approved full-time tertiary or technical and further education course, where the Commission is satisfied that additional expenses are incurred as a result of the student living away from home; and

(a) educational facilities are not readily accessible from the student’s place of residence; or

(b) it is a compulsory requirement for the student undertaking an approved course to reside at a hall of residence; or

(c) home conditions provide an inadequate study environment.

Note that if a student is living in a home maintained by a parent or guardian (eg: the parent or guardian’s name is on the lease, a parent resides in the residence part-time), then this would not generally be considered to be living away from home. The delegate should consult with the Policy team when a situation like this arises, to determine whether the at-home or living away from home rate should apply.

Allowances paid under paragraph 3.5.1 of the Instruments shall be payable to the student directly.