5Definitions

5 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:

(a) Australia;
(b) current special educational assistance scheme;
(c) education institution;
(d) income year;
(e) Secretary.

In this instrument:

25% concessional study‑load student: see subsection 13(2).

66% concessional study‑load student: see subsection 13(3).

ABSTUDY payee: see section 12.

ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement qualifying payment means any of the payments, pensions or other benefits that, under the ABSTUDY Scheme, must be receivable in respect of a student in order for ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement to also be receivable in respect of the student.

Act means the Student Assistance Act 1973.

actual boarding charges means the boarding fees (including accommodation‑related costs such as laundry) charged by the boarding provider for the student during the relevant school year, including Goods and Services Tax but after any reduction, subsidy, scholarship or refund is taken into account.

AIC payee: see section 22.

Note: AIC is short for the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme.

approved course, in relation to a student, means the course for which an amount under the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme is receivable in respect of the student.

assets: see subsection 20(3).

base tax year, in relation to an amount, means the financial year ending on 30 June in the calendar year before the year for which the amount is received or claimed.

current tax year, in relation to an amount, means the financial year ending on 30 June in the calendar year for which the amount is received or claimed.

dependent child:

(a) in relation to the ABSTUDY Scheme—has the meaning given by section 15; and
(b) in relation to the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme—has the meaning given by section 24A.

dependent status: a person has dependent status if the person:

(a) does not have independent status; and
(b) does not receive a pension under the Social Security Act 1991 or the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986; and
(c) is not in State care; and
(d) is not in lawful custody.