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Payments to third parties and institutions for Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) 103-04010080



This document outlines the process for AIC Smart Centre staff to code AIC payments to a third party (for example, the school, boarding institution, private board provider, or the student) if this is requested by the applicant.

Request and procedure

This request can be made when lodging a new claim or while in receipt of AIC.

All applicant requests for update of AIC payment destination should be referred to AIC Smart Centre staff. See Transferring a call with Services Australia Workspace.

Third party debts

AIC Scheme debts may be the responsibility of a third party. This could be an educational institution, parent or guardian. Check to confirm which party directly received the payment if an overpayment has been identified.

The Resources page contains a link to the online version of the Claim for the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme (SY040).

Cancellation and debt raising of Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme payments

Creating and updating Organisation records for ABSTUDY and Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) purposes