3.3.4.30 Austudy & Concessional Study-load Students

Concessional study-load students (1.1.C.290)

A recipient can be a secondary or tertiary concessional study-load student if they are studying under either a:

• 25% concessional study-load, or
• 66% concessional study-load.

Act reference: SSAct section 569D Concessional study-load students

25% concessional study-load

Secondary and tertiary students who have a substantial physical, psychiatric or intellectual disability and are therefore NOT capable of full-time study (1.1.F.230) or of completing a course in the minimum time (1.1.M.140) allowed for other students, CAN undertake 25% of the normal full-time study-load for the course and still qualify for Austudy.

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.C.290 Concessional study-load student (Austudy, PES, YA)

66% concessional study-loads

66% concessional study-loads apply to recipients who are unable to study 75% loads, at either secondary or tertiary level, for ANY of the following reasons.

• The institution's normal requirements for the course (see example).
• A SPECIFIC DIRECTION in writing from the academic registrar or equivalent officer.
• A RECOMMENDATION in writing from the academic registrar or equivalent officer, for academic or vocational reasons, regardless of whether a reason is given with the recommendation or not. This reason may only be applied for a maximum of half 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.

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.C.290 Concessional study-load student (Austudy, PES, YA)

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Last reviewed: 20 March 2012