13.6.4.2 Definitions for Schoolkids Bonus
The Schoolkids Bonus ceased in December 2016.
Bonus Test Day 1 January and 30 June
Completed Year 12 Please see A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999, section 22B Meaning of senior secondary school child.
Current Education Period The six months following the bonus test day. That is, if the bonus test day was 1 January, the current education period was January to June. If the bonus test day was 30 June, the current education period was July to December.
Education Allowance An annual or fortnightly payment under:
- Parts 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6 or 3.6A of the VCES; or
- Parts 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 or 3.6 of the MRCAETS.
See also Part 13.3 of this Manual.
Eligible Individual A student who had met the criteria set out in Part 13.6.4.3 of this Manual: Eligibility for Schoolkids Bonus.
Eligible School Leaver A student who had met the criteria set out in Part 13.6.4.3 of this Manual: Eligibility for School Leaver Payment – Final Schoolkids Bonus Instalment .
Full-time Secondary Study Please see Schedule 1 of Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Determination 2009 (No.2).
Please note that those attending TAFE or university but studying a secondary course or a university preparatory course (as defined by the above instrument) were eligible to receive the Schoolkids Bonus. What is more, those studying a university preparatory course may also have been eligible to receive a Scholarship.
New School Student A student who had met the criteria set out in Part 13.6.4.3 of this Manual: Eligibility for Start-up Schoolkids Bonus - New Primary School Student.
Previous Education Period The six months prior to the bonus test day
Primary School Rate Please see the rates chart .
Qualifying Payment The education allowance paid under the VCES or the MRCAETS. See also Part 13.3 of this Manual.
Secondary School or equivalent Please see Schedule 1 of Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Determination 2009 (No.2).
Secondary School Rate Please see the rates chart.