1.1.C.290 Concessional study load student (Austudy, PES, YA)

Definition

For the purposes of Austudy and PES, a concessional study load student is a person who:

• is enrolled (1.1.E.110) in, or intends to enrol in, an approved course (1.1.A.210), and
• is undertaking at least 66% or 25% of the normal amount of full-time study (1.1.F.230).

In the case of a person who intends enrolling they must intend to undertake at least 66% or 25% of the normal amount of full-time study.

Where students withdraw from some subjects, it may be possible for their minimum required study load to be reduced temporarily to two-thirds (66%) of the normal full-time study load. This situation would arise if it was not possible to study 75% of the full-time load because of:

• the institution's normal requirements for the course, OR
• a specific direction in writing from the academic registrar or equivalent officer, OR
• a recommendation in writing from the academic registrar or equivalent officer for academic or vocational reasons. This reason may only be applied for the maximum of ½ an academic year.

Example: Timetable clashes, subject prerequisites not satisfied because of failure or other reasons, subject cancelled or over-enrolled, or reduced study load needed to complete the course.

YA students are ONLY eligible for the 66% concessional study load.

25% students

The rules regarding which students can qualify under a 25% concessional study load, differ between Austudy and PES. The rules are explained in the respective payments in Part 3 of the SS Guide. The 25% concessional study load does not apply to YA recipients.

Act reference: SSAct section 569D Concessional study load students (Austudy), section 1061PE Concessional study load students (PES), section 541B(2) Meaning of normal amount of full-time study (YA)

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.3.4.40 Austudy & Students with Disabilities, 3.8.3.40 PES Concessional Study Load Students

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Last reviewed: 1 July 2009