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ABSTUDY

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ABSTUDY Manual Policy

• 11.1.1, Mode of study
• 25.1, Eligibility Criteria for away from home Entitlements
• 47.1, Study - load Requirements
• 11.2, Approved education provider for secondary level studies
• 11.3, Approved education providers for tertiary level studies
• 87.2, Qualification for Fares Allowance
• 55.1, Secondary students studying overseas
• 55.2, Secondary non-school, Tertiary, and Masters & Doctorate Level Students studying overseas

Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme

Assistance for Isolated Children Guidelines

• 3.2, Resident requirements for students
• 5.4, Distance Education Allowance
• 5.3, Second Home Allowance

Austudy, Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) and Youth Allowance (YA)

Social Security Guide, 1.1.F.230, Full-time study (YA, Austudy, PES)

Social Security Guide, 3.2.7.40, Approved Courses of Study for YA

Social Security Guide, 3.2.7.60, YA Study-load - Full-time Secondary Students

Social Security Guide, 3.2.7.70, YA Study-load - Full-time Tertiary Students

Social Security Guide, 3.2.7.90, YA Study-load - Full-time Students in Flexible Study

Social Security Guide, 3.3.4.10, Approved Courses of Study for Austudy

Social Security Guide, 3.3.4.50, Austudy & Secondary Students

Social Security Guide, 3.3.4.60, Assessing Tertiary Study-load for Austudy - Full-time Students

Social Security Guide, 3.8.3.20, PES Qualifying Study for Tertiary Students

Social Security Guide, 3.8.3.30, PES & Secondary Students

Social Security Guide, 3.8.9.10, Eligibility for FAA

Social Security Guide, 3.8.9.20, FAA Entitlement

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 19A, Fares allowance definitions, external student
• section 541B (5), Meaning of approved course of education or study
• section 569B, Approved course of education or study
• section 1061PC, Approved course of education or study
• section 1061ZAAA (1), Qualification for fares allowance
• section 1061ZAAA (3), Enrolled in approved course
• section 1061ZAAC, Journey by person who is an external student

Student Assistance Act 1973, section 5D, Minister may determine secondary and tertiary courses etc

Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses Determination 2009 (No. 2)