13.2.2 Eligibility under the MRCAETS
See paragraph 2.1 of Instrument
A person is eligible for MRCAETS benefits under section 258 of the MRCA if they are an eligible young person as defined in section 5 of the MRCA.
An eligible young person is someone who is:
13.2.1 Eligibility under the VCES
See paragraph 2.1 of the VCES Instrument
A person is eligible for VCES benefits if they are an eligible child as defined in section 116 of the VEA. An eligible child is someone who is:
and
13.1.3 Administration of the Education Schemes
See paragraph 1.5 of the Instruments
The VCES is administered by the Repatriation Commission.
The MRCAETS is administered by the MRCC, the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission.
13.1.2 Legislation
The VCES was established under Part VII of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) and was prepared in accordance with section 117 of the VEA by the Repatriation Commission and approved by the Minister. The VCES was formerly known as the Soldier’s Children Education Scheme.
The Veterans’ Children Education Scheme Instrument came into effect as Instrument 1992 No. 11 and established the VCES.
13.1.1 Purpose of the Education Schemes
See paragraph 1.4 of the Instruments
13.8 Scholarships for Tertiary Students
The Student Start-up Scholarship and Relocation Scholarship replaced the Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) and the Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS) in April 2010.
Students receiving CECS and CAS will remain on the previous scholarship schemes but no new students will be eligible under these schemes. Indigenous students will continue to have access to CECS and CAS.
