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Child leaves school

Child under the age of 18 years

When a child under the age of 18 years leaves school or tertiary education, they can continue to be included in the parent or caregiver's Jobseeker Support until the start of the pay period following their 18th birthday as long as the child remains a dependent child.

Child aged 18 years

When a child aged 18 years leaves school or tertiary education, they should be excluded from their parent or caregiver's payment from the start of the pay period following the date the child left school or tertiary education. If the client is getting a discretionary benefit such as Jobseeker Support on the ground of hardship, the parent or caregiver must complete a review of circumstances to determine if they continue to qualify for their discretionary benefit, and the rate payable.

Family tax credit

When a child leaves school or tertiary education, family tax credits should be stopped from the day the child is excluded from the parent or caregiver's Jobseeker Support.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • MSD may include C as dependent child for eligibility or rate of benefit for determined period section 103F Social Security Act 2018
  • General rule if person's entitlement to benefit ceases section 325 Social Security Act 2018
  • Credits for person aged 18 section MC 9 Income Tax Act 2007
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For the purposes of the review of circumstances when a child turns 18 or an 18-year-old child is no longer considered a dependent child and is excluded from a parent or caregiver's benefit, the following are discretionary benefits:

Parents and caregivers must respond to the notice and complete the review of circumstances when a dependent child turns 18 or their discretionary ...