The Pensioner Education Supplement is a fortnightly payment designed to assist people to improve their chances of finding a job through study.
Who can get it?
You may qualify for the Pensioner Education Supplement if you are studying and receiving a certain Centrelink payments such as parenting payment (single), carer payment, disability support pension, widow pension, or sole parent on special benefit.
How much study do I need to do?
To receive Pensioner Education Supplement, you must be enrolled in and undertaking an approved course of secondary or tertiary study.
To qualify for the part rate of payment (that is the payment you would receive if you were considered to be a part-time student) you must be undertaking at least 25 per cent of the normal full-time study load for your course.
To receive the full rate of payment (that is the payment you would receive if you were considered a full-time student) you must be studying full-time—that is, at least 75 per cent of the full-time study load or qualify for the 66 per cent study load concession.
To qualify for the part rate of payment (that is the payment you would receive if you were considered to be a part-time student) you must be undertaking at least 25 per cent of the normal full-time study load for your course.
To receive the full rate of payment (that is the payment you would receive if you were considered a full-time student) you must be studying full-time—that is, at least 75 per cent of the full-time study load or qualify for the 66 per cent study load concession.
How much is it?
Pensioner Education Supplement is paid at two rates. How much you receive depends on your study load and the payment you are on from Centrelink or Veterans Affairs. The maximum payment rate is $62.40 per fortnight or $31.20 at the part-time rate.
You may also be able to receive an Education Entry Payment. This is a one-off payment of $208 to help you with the up-front costs of taking up study.
Pensioner Education Supplement is NOT taxed and is paid over holidays so long as you continue with your studies.
How do I get it?
When you claim Pensioner Education Supplement, you will need to show Centrelink proof from the institution where you are going to study that you are enrolled as a student such as your student number, the name and details of your course, etc. Usually you will get paid when your studies start. Your claim must be lodged:
- before 31 March (for semester one) for full-year study, or
- before 31 July (for semester two) for full-year study, or
- within four weeks of either commencing study or otherwise becoming qualified for Pensioner Education Supplement.
To find out more or to apply for the Pensioner Education Supplement you should contact yor local Centrelink office. After you first contact Centrelink, you usually have 14 days to put in your claim.
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