Policy

13.4.2 Date of effect rules

The date of commencement of assistance is calculated in accordance with paragraph 2.4 of the Instruments, being the later of:

13.4.1 Commencement of assistance under the Schemes

See paragraph 2.4 of the Instruments

A student may be eligible for payment of benefits under the Schemes with effect from either:

(a) the date of commencement of the first formal year of primary schooling; or

13.3.3 Allowances for Secondary students living away from home

See paragraph 3.4 of the instruments

A student is considered to be living away from home if they reside away from their family (or primary) home for educational reasons. Refer to the definition of ‘home’  at part 13.3.2 of this manual. There is no waiting period to be eligible for the living away from home rate.

 13.3.2 Allowances for Secondary and Tertiary students living at home

See paragraph 3.3 of the Instruments

Definition of ‘home’

 13.3.1 Allowances for Primary Students

See paragraph 3.2 of the Instruments

Students who are enrolled in primary education are eligible for an annual education allowance. The annual education allowance provide to primary students shall be paid in full in respect of any initial part year.

13.2.7 Allowances mutually exclusive

Paragraph 2.12 of the Instruments provides that if a student receives an education allowance under the Scheme, that student is, in the absence of a contrary intention, ineligible to receive any other education allowance under the Scheme. Essentially, a student can only receive a VCES education allowance OR a MRCAETS allowance, but not both.

13.2.6 Effect of other assistance on eligibility

See paragraph 2.11 of the Instruments

A student is not to be paid benefits under the Schemes if they receive a financial benefit in the nature of educational assistance or income support, from any other Commonwealth Department or agency.

13.2.5 Course Coverage

See paragraph 2.7 of the Instruments

A student may receive benefits under the Schemes if they are undertaking:

(a) general primary or secondary education; or

13.2.4 Place of Study

See paragraph 2.6 of the Instruments

To be eligible for benefits under the Schemes a student must be undertaking study within Australia, or have made application or been accepted to study within Australia.

13.2.3 Who can make a claim under the Education Schemes?

See paragraph 2.3 of the Instruments

A claim for benefits under VCES or MRCAETS can be made by:

 the member or former member