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Eligibility for Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) 010-03040040



Policy

Links to the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme guidelines go to pdf and docx documents. Select the document and go to the reference(s) below.

Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme Guidelines

  • 2.1.1 Requirements for applicants
  • 2.2 Residency requirements for applicants
  • 3.2 Residency requirements for students
  • 3.3 Age Limits
  • 3.4 Approved studies
  • 3.5 Effect of other Australian Government payments on eligibility
  • 4.1 Summary and definitions
  • 4.2 Geographical isolation rules
  • 4.3 Students with Special Needs
  • 4.4 Students deemed to be isolated
  • 5.5 Pensioner Education Supplement
  • 5.5.2 Eligibility

Other Commonwealth assistance

Guide to Social Security Law 3.2.3.10 Qualification for YA

ABSTUDY Policy Manual 3.1.1.1 Primary Eligibility Criteria for ABSTUDY

Department of Education PES

Guide to Social Security Law 3.8.3 PES - Qualification & Payability

Legislation

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

Student Assistance Act 1973

Note: the AIC Scheme is a special educational assistance scheme, as defined by the Student Assistance Act 1973. Policy and procedures of the AIC Scheme that are not are set out in the Act, are set out in the guidelines.