Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01605:clause:1_18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01605
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 18
Character Range: 7407–9600

18  Subsection 8.4.21.2
    Repeal the subsection, substitute:
2.  The school may be paid directly the amount the member would otherwise be reimbursed under column B of the table in subsection 1 if the decision maker is satisfied that the member is experiencing financial hardship.
    Note: The member will still be responsible for the contribution under column C of the table in subsection 1.
3.  If the member receives other assistance for school tuition and accommodation, the reimbursement or payment under this section must be reduced by the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      If other government assistance is being provided to the member for the cost of attendance at school — the total value of the assistance.

    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      If assistance for the purchase of textbooks and equipment is being provided to the member — half the value of the assistance.

4.  For the purpose of subsection 2, decision maker means any of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Director General Defence Member and Family Support.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Director Community Engagement, Defence Member and Family Support.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Manager Education Support Programs, Defence Member and Family Support.