Away from Home rate for ABSTUDY 010-02060000

Example

Scenario

1

Automatic approval

Karmen lives in Palm Island and is studying Year 8 at St Teresa's College Abergowrie. Karmen's home conditions are disruptive to their study due to overcrowding and excessive noise. Karmen meets the Away from Home rate criteria under 2 criteria's:

• limited local school facilities, and
• home conditions

Assessment

Karmen should be granted Away from Home rate based on limited local school facilities.

A check of the schooling available in Palm Island confirms an auto grant applies as Bwgcolman Community School is on the National Limited Program Schools (Bypass Schools) list. There is no need for further evidence.

2

Interstate travel

Chrissy lives in Mornington Island and is studying Year 10 at Worawa College. Mornington Island state school is on the National Limited Program Schools bypass list. Chrissy meets Away from Home rate under 2 criteria's:

• home conditions due to overcrowding and
• the school being on the National Limited Program Schools List

Assessment

Chrissy should be granted under home conditions as they would qualify for an exemption to the interstate travel rule. Worawa College is a 'Special Assistance School' and provides the student access to Fares Allowance (FAA) if travelling interstate.