Claiming self-education expenses - specific expenses

If you work and study and incur self-education expenses you may be eligible for tax deductions. You may also be eligible if you receive a taxable bonded scholarship.

To help you understand your entitlements and obligations this guide explains:

• what are self-education expenses
• your eligibility to claim
• expenses you can claim
• specific expense details
• expenses you cannot claim
• how to calculate your claim.

What are self-education expenses?

Self-education expenses are the costs you incur to undertake a course of study at a school, college, university or other recognised place of education.