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DVA File Number (if known)

Mrs

Miss

Other

Surname

Given name(s)

(if same as home address, write ‘AS ABOVE’)

POSTCODE

(

)

(

)

(

)

Mobile

Yes

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(

)

Date

Mrs

Miss

Other

Surname

Given name(s)

Date of birth

What is the student’s relationship to the

Child

Foster child

Adopted child

Other - please provide a short statement as to how you came into the veteran’s/member’s care

Student’s parent/family status

Married

Separated

determining eligibility for VCES assistance.

Divorced

Single

Yes

Type of benefit, pension or assistance

Reference number

Rate of payment

Yes

Date received

Yes

Date received

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A. LIVING AT HOME RATE

B. LIVING AWAY FROM

in order to undertake their studies.

compulsory as it is essential to your

C. HOMELESS RATE

supporting statement from a third party

When did the student last live at home

allowance. (”Completed enrolment” does not

Address

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Year/stage of course

Course code number (tertiary only)

Full-time

Part-time

Internal study (e.g. on campus)

External study (e.g. by correspondence/online)

Tertiary student number (if known)

Exact course title (e.g. Certificate, Diploma, Degree etc.) - (do not abbreviate)

Date of commencement

Expected date of completion (tertiary

Full name of bank, building society or credit union

Name in which account is held

Account number

BSB

Account type (e.g. savings)

Address of branch where account is held

Date student began living at new rental

What type of accommodation payment

Other - please describe

Expected rental end date

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SECTION H continued RENT ASSISTANCE

Address

(

)

Yes

How many other people

Yes

Don’t know

Date

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or an ex-service organisation (or its representative) act on her or his behalf in relation to this claim. person.

Mrs

Miss

Other

114

Home (

)

Work (

)

Home ( )

Date

Student’s full name

Yes

Tax File Number

Other Federal · D2566

Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES) and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS) Application for Assistance

This form is used to apply for education allowances and assistance for students aged 16-24 who are children of veterans or military personnel.

Issued by: Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
Form number: D2566
Jurisdiction: Federal
Length: 8 pages

When do you need this form?

You need this form if you are aged 16-24 and studying full-time, and you are the child of a veteran or current/former member of the Australian Defence Force. This form allows you to apply for education allowances and financial assistance to help with your studies.

What you'll need

Certified copy of the student's full birth certificate
Proof of educational enrolment
Two forms of category B identification if student is 18+ including proof of residential address
Supporting rental documentation if applying for Rent Assistance (lease agreements, rent receipts, rental contracts)

Where to send it

Submit the completed form to the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Contact DVA on 1800 VE for specific submission instructions and addresses.

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