13.6.2.1 Effect of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and B on VCES/MRCAETS Benefits

13.6.2.1 Effect of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and B on VCES/MRCAETS Benefits

VCES and MRCAETS are Prescribed Educational Schemes (PES) under the Social Security Act 1991.

A child under 16 years of age who is in receipt of payments under a PES is not precluded from payment of FTB Part A (or Part B if applicable).

A child between 16 and 24 years of age who is in receipt of payments under a PES is precluded from payment of FTB Part A (or Part B if applicable).