You met this condition if, on the day you incurred the expense, you were under 25 years old and:
- you were receiving a social security pension or benefit, a Labour Market Program payment or a prescribed educational scheme payment
- you met the independence requirements for the payment
- you were an Australian resident (under the Social Security Act 1991) or a special category visa holder (under the Migration Act 1958)
- you were residing in Australia, and
- no one else, such as your parent or an approved care organisation, was entitled to the ETR for you.
These payments include:
- Youth Allowance
- disability support pension
- ABSTUDY living allowance
- payments under the Veterans' Children Education Scheme
- payments under the scheme to provide education and training under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
If you are not sure whether a payment for the child is one of these types of payment, contact the payer.
Did you meet this condition?
No - You are not eligible for the ETR.
Yes - Read on.
Meeting the schooling requirement
Did the student meet the schooling requirement?
No - You are not eligible for the ETR.
Yes - Read on.
Education expenses
Were the expenses you want to claim eligible education expenses?
No - You are not eligible for the ETR.
Yes - Read on.