13.6.4.6 Payment Errors
The Schoolkids Bonus ceased December 2016; with the last payment being July 2016.
DVA was paying the Schoolkids Bonus under family assistance law and the social security law and thus were agents of DSS. As a result, it was not VEA or MRCA legislative provisions that applied to the Schoolkids Bonus.
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:
Category | Sharer (Yes/No) |
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.
