Assessing qualifying study for Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) 010-05110010

In general, the student meets the qualifying study requirements if:

• they are enrolled in a course, or they are a continuing student / intending student who intends to enrol in a course of education at an educational provider, and
• the course is an approved course of education or study and
• the study load is either full-time (at least 75% of the normal amount of full-time study), or a concessional study load (i.e. at least 25% or 66% of the normal amount of full-time study).

Note: a customer cannot be considered to be undertaking qualifying study if they are employed on a full-time basis as an apprentice or trainee including Australian Apprenticeships (apprentice or trainee).

A customer who has completed a Master or Doctorate level course in Australia or an overseas qualification of the same standing cannot qualify for PES.