Age Requirements for Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) 010-05060010

Is the student making a claim for ABSTUDY PES?

• Yes, see ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) qualifications
• No, go to Step 2

Is the student making a claim for the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme PES?

• Yes, see Eligibility for Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme Pensioner Education Supplement (PES)
• No, go to Step 3

Is the student under 16 years of age?

• Yes, go to Step 4
• No, the student meets the age requirements for PES

Has the student reached the minimum school leaving age under the law of their state?

The Resources page contains a table to assist in determining the PES qualification date and coding for those customers that may not have reached the age of 16 years.

• Yes, go to Step 5
• No, the student does not qualify for PES

Is the student regarded as independent under SSAct section 1061PL?

• Yes, the student meets the age requirements for PES. Go to Step 6
• No, the student does not qualify for PES

If the customers meets both the independence and minimum school leaving age criteria, check if the qualification date is later than the Calculated Start Date shown on the Education Payments Start Date (EPDC) screen.

If it is, code the following on the EPDC screen:

• Manual Start Date: enter the date the student (in the relevant state/territory) has completed Year 10 plus one day
• Rsn for Changing Dates: use text 'Day after reaching minimum school leaving age'
• Manual Start Date Rsn: code MWA (Manual Workaround)
• Record details in the finalisation DOC