Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) qualifications 010-05060000
Expand allThis document outlines the qualification requirements for customers claiming Pensioner Education Supplement (PES).
Qualification
Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) is paid in addition to the primary 'qualifying' payment to help with the ongoing costs associated with study.
To qualify for PES a student must meet all of the following:
- be receiving one of the qualifying payments for Pensioner Education Supplement (PES)
- satisfy the residence requirements
- be of PES age
- be undertaking qualifying study
- have not completed a Masters or Doctorate degree or qualification, including any attained at an overseas education institution
Note: there are extra criteria to consider when determining whether a customer will be eligible to receive PES for a 25% concessional study load.
Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) and ABSTUDY PES
PES is not payable at the same time as ABSTUDY PES. ABSTUDY PES customers are entitled to transfer between ABSTUDY PES and PES to receive the Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
The Resources page contains link to forms.
Contents
Age Requirements for Pensioner Education Supplement (PES)
Qualifying payments for Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) and ABSTUDY PES
Residence assessment for customers claiming Pensioner Education Supplement (PES)
Related links
Qualifying study for Pensioner Education Supplement (PES)
Rates of Pensioner Education Supplement (PES)
Assessing eligibility for 25% concessional study load for Pensioner Education Supplement (PES)