9.5.7.5 Intermediate rate scholarship amount

A student who is not eligible for the initial amount of the relocation scholarship will be eligible for the intermediate rate in the following circumstances:

In up to 2 prior calendar years the person was:

1. undertaking an approved scholarship course; and
2. at the same time, either:
   • was receiving a living away from home, homeless or double orphan tertiary education allowance; or
   • received a student relocation payment.

Note: the prior years do not have to have occurred immediately before the current year, and the 2 prior years do not themselves need to be consecutive.

A person who meets the criteria in (a) and (b) above in relation to 3 or more prior years is only entitled to the on-going rate of the relocation scholarship.