Policy

13.6.4.4 Receiving the Schoolkids Bonus

The Schoolkids Bonus was paid every January and July, ceased in December 2016 with the last instalment paid in July 2016.

Parents or Guardians

13.6.4.3 Eligibility

The Schoolkids Bonus ceased in December 2016.

To be eligible to receive the ongoing Schoolkids Bonus:

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.

13.6.4.1 Overview of Schoolkids Bonus

The Schoolkids Bonus ceased in December 2016.

The Schoolkids Bonus assisted with education costs for primary and secondary students who received an education allowance under the Veterans Children’s Education Scheme (VCES) or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS).

The Schoolkids Bonus was an education payment that replaced the Education Tax Offset claimable through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

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).

13.5.5.9 Examples of Sharing

Some examples of whether a student is to be classed as a sharer:

13.5.5.8 Start date of Rent Assistance

13.5.5.7 Frequency of rent verification

Rent is to be verified at least annually and before granting assistance.

13.5.5.6 Rent verification

Rent verification procedures define acceptable proof of the amount of rent paid to include:

a) a signed rent book; or

b) a rent verification form signed by the landlord; or

c) a recent rent receipt, not more than 6 weeks old; or

13.5.5.5 Residence owned by parents

If the student receiving the "living away from home" rate lives in a home that is owned by the parents but which is not the parents’ principal home, the student is eligible for Rent Assistance.