8.4.4 Purpose
8.4.4A Policy
principles behind education assistance (This clause is policy guidance)
8.4.5 Components
of education assistance
8.4.6 Changes
to eligibility periods
8.4.7 Assistance
in special circumstances
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Education assistance helps members pay for
additional education costs for their children caused by a posting to a
location within |
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Note: Clause 1.6.1 deals with situations where a member's adult dependant is also a member, and they would both be entitled to education assistance for a child. Only one of the members is entitled. See: Chapter 1 Part 6 clause 1.6.1, Dual entitlement – member's adult dependant is also a member. |
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The aim is to provide the
student with limited interim assistance to help avoid or overcome any
immediate difficulties with the child's education and emotional well-being as
a direct result of a posting. |
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The child may continue to
have education-related difficulties after the application of basic and
extended education assistance provisions. In these cases, the policy
intention is that the member should take responsibility for any further costs
associated with additional assistance that may be required. |
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Education assistance is organised into Three main components: |
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reimbursement of costs is available for... |
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school students at the gaining location |
additional tuition fees to maintain academic achievement. |
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school students not at posting location
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compulsory tuition fees and accommodation costs. |
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tertiary students not at member's location of residence |
accommodation costs to live near the institution offering the chosen course. |
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The CDF may bring forward or extend periods of eligibility outlined in this Part. Before approving, the CDF must consider all these factors. |
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The child's age, school history, educational needs, family circumstances and general welfare. |
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Facilities offered by schools and educational institutions in the former and gaining locations. |
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The nature of the education system in the gaining location. Examples: Are Years 11 and 12 offered? Is assessment by coursework, exams or a combination? |
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Staff advice from schools and educational institutions in the former and gaining locations. |
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The circumstances of the member's posting and the likely location of future postings. |
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Any other assistance available from the Defence
Community Organisation to support dependants with special needs. See: Part 6, Dependants with special needs |
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Any other disabilities of the child. |
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The interests of the Commonwealth. |
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Any other factor relevant to the child's educational progress. |
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Persons who can make the decision under clause 8.4.6 on behalf of the CDF: Regional Education Liaison Officer |
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Where a member is not entitled to any education assistance in this Part, the CDF may approve assistance for special reasons. These reasons need to be beyond the member's control. Before approving, the CDF must consider both these factors. |
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The special circumstances are reasonable and consistent with the purposes of education assistance. |
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The member cannot be provided with any other type of education assistance outlined in this Part. Note: The amount of assistance approved must not exceed the amount outlined in this Part for eligible members in similar circumstances. |
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Persons who can make the decision under clause 8.4.7 on behalf of the CDF: Regional Education Liaison Officer Manager Education Policy and Special Needs |
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Travel entitlements related to education assistance For travel entitlements related to education
assistance, see the following provisions in Chapter
9, ADF travel in |
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Topic |
Reference |
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Reunion travel for school students |
Chapter 9 Part 3 Division 4 |
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Student reunion travel to members in remote locations |
Chapter 9 Part 3 Division 5 |
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Reunion travel for tertiary students |
Chapter 9 Part 3 Division 6 |