Eligibility periods for full year courses of study for ABSTUDY, ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) and PES 010-02080110

Policy

ABSTUDY

Links to the ABSTUDY Policy Manual go to pdf and docx documents. Select the document and go to the reference(s) below.

ABSTUDY Policy Manual

• 11.9, Length of course
• 73.1, Period of entitlement
• 6.3.2, Closing dates for lodgement of claims

PES

Social Security Guide, 1.1.F.210, Full year course (YA, Austudy, PES)

Social Security Guide, 3.8.3.80, Start Dates for PES Qualifying Study

Social Security Guide, 8.3.3.110, Backdated Start Days - PES

Legislation

Links to the Federal Register of Legislation site go to a 'Series' page. Select the 'Latest' version.

Social Security Act 1991

• section 23(10C), Full year course
• section 1061PB(3), Taken to be undertaking qualifying study from 1 January