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13.4.2.2 Date of Effect Rules – student reapplying for benefits after a break in study

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13.4.2.2 Date of Effect Rules – student reapplying for benefits after a break in study

A student may reapply for benefits after a break in study. For the purposes of determining such claims:

the date of commencement of assistance is to be calculated in accordance with paragraph 2.4.1(c) of the Instruments, i.e. the first payday after the student meets the eligibility requirements of the Schemes; and

paragraph 2.4.1(b) of the Instruments, which backdates payments to the first payday in January of the calendar year in which the claim is made for an eligible child, is to be disregarded.

It is possible that a student reapplying after a break in study may have been accepted into a course of study some months prior to actually commencing.

Therefore, to ensure consistency in determining claims for students reapplying for benefits, the term "undertaking" is taken to mean the date on which the student actually recommences study.

The date of effect rules for a student reapplying for benefits after a break in study are as follows:

claim to be determined in accordance with para 2.4.1(c) of the Instruments; and

payment of benefits is to commence from the first payday after an eligible student recommences study.

This rule does not apply to continuing students.