Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES) - Department of ...

SECTION EThere are three (3) rates of Education Allowance.Show which rate applies to the student by markingthe appropriate box.If you are not sure which rate the student should bepaid, mark all boxes which apply.Education AllowanceA. LIVING AT HOME RATE To be paid this rate the student must live at home anddoes not qualify for homeless or away from home rates,or boarding rates.B. LIVING AWAY FROMHOME/BOARDING RATETo be paid this rate the student must be incurringadditional expenses as a result of living away fromhome or boarding.Attach a separate statement explainingthe circumstances which necessitatethat the student lives away from homein order to undertake their studies.Provision of this information iscompulsory as it is essential to yourclaim.Please tick the criterion below which applies in the student’s case(i)Secondary StudentsStudent does not have education facilities accessible to the home; orStudent is enrolled in a special course approved for the payment of allowances under theAustralian Government Assistance to Isolated Children Scheme; orStudent has a disability; orStudent requires specialised remedial tuition; orStudent is a member of an itinerant family; orStudent’s home conditions are detrimental to the student’s educational progress.(ii)Tertiary Students - (this is Part of Option B above)Student does not have education facilities accessible to the home; orStudent has to meet compulsory residence requirements for their course; orStudent’s home conditions provide an inadequate study environment.C. HOMELESS RATE To be paid this rate the student must have reached theminimum school leaving age applicable and not be receivingcontinuous support from parents.Attach a separate statement explainingthe circumstances which prevent thestudent from living at home. Providesupporting statement from a third party(e.g. police or medical professional).Please tick the criterion below which applies in the student’s caseHomeless - give reasonsNo family homeNot allowed to live in the family homeDomestic violence (or similar)When did the student last live at home?If you ticked B or C above, you will also need to complete Section H “Rent Assistance” on page 6.SECTION FNEW COURSEIf starting a new course the student must havecompleted enrolment before we pay educationallowance. (”Completed enrolment” does notinclude preliminary enrolment or early acceptance).Study DetailsInstitution details - Secondary and TertiaryFull name of school or institution and campus (do not abbreviate)AddressPOSTCODED2566 05/13 P5 of 8