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The PES start day may be backdated to the first day of qualification if the claim is made within 4 weeks of that day.
Act reference: SS(Admin)Act Schedule 2 clause 30 Pensioner education supplement
The following table outlines the backdated start days for full year courses (1.1.F.210).
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If a person claims before… |
Then the start day is backdated to the first date on or after… |
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1 April, for a course starting before 1 April, |
1 January that the recipient is qualified. |
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1 August for a course starting in July, |
1 July that the recipient is qualified. |
The recipient is qualified from the date they begin undertaking qualifying study.
Explanation: Qualifying study for most claimants will start from the commencement of their course, NOT FROM 1 January or 1 July.
Exception: There are 2 exceptions to this - a break in study of one semester or less, or a break in study of more than one semester due to illness or circumstances beyond the person's control.
Act reference: SSAct section 1061PB Undertaking qualifying study
SS(Admin)Act Schedule 2 clause 31 Pensioner education supplement: claim before 1 April, Schedule 2 clause 32 Pensioner education supplement: claim before 1 August
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.8.3.20 PES Qualifying Study for Tertiary Students, 3.8.3.80 Start Dates for PES Qualifying Study
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Last reviewed: 2 July 2012
