13.4.2.3 Date of Effect Rules – Continuing students

13.4.2.3 Date of Effect Rules – Continuing students

For continuing students in primary, secondary and tertiary education, education allowance may be paid continually beyond the last payday in December (or over the relevant holiday period) where it is clear that the student will continue full time studies in the next academic year.

A student's education allowance can only be cancelled where they have failed to provide proof of continuing study within a reasonable timeframe, following a written request for information from the delegate. Students who do not provide confirmation of enrolment no longer meet the eligibility requirements of the Schemes in as outlined in Part 2 of the Instruments. A formal decision must be issued if payments are cancelled under this part (see: Section 13.1.4 Decision making).

If a student's education allowance has been cancelled as they are no longer eligible under Part 2 of the Instruments, and evidence of ongoing study is later provided, the claim is treated as a new claim and a new claim form is required. Education allowance may then be reinstated in accordance with the commencement of assistance rules outlined in paragraph 2.4 of the Instruments, being the later of: 

• the first payday after the student meets the eligibility requirements of the Schemes; and 

• the first payday in January of the calendar year in which the claim is made. 

A formal decision must be issued if payments are commenced under this part (see: Section 13.1.4 Decision making).