Depending on the requirements and isolation conditions for the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme you are able to satisfy, you’ll get one of the following:
- Boarding Allowance
- Distance Education Allowance
- Second Home Allowance
- Pensioner Education Supplement.
Homeschoolers who meet the requirements outlined above will receive the Distance Education Allowance. The maximum payment rate for 2023 is $4,698 per year. The payment is made at the beginning of each school term.
Parents who receive a Disability Support Pension or Parenting Payment (single) can apply for the Assistance for Isolated Children Pensioner Education Supplement, which is $62.40 per fortnight.
Note:
- Your child’s living and study arrangements will determine which allowance or supplement you get.
- Your child must meet the age requirements of being under 19 on 1 January of the year of study.
- To get Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC), your child must meet certain isolation conditions.
- The student must study full-time in an approved course at an approved institution to get Assistance for Isolated Children.
- Parental means test
Under the scheme, only Additional Boarding Allowance is income tested. - To be eligible for Assistance for Isolated Children you must meet the residence rules.
For more information, you can contact the Department of Human Services directly. They will be able to provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding eligibility criteria and the specific financial support available under the AIC program. You can reach out to the Department of Human Services through their official website or contact their helpline for further assistance.