Clause 8. Beginning and end of Allowance

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Beginning and end of Allowance

8.1

An Allowance begins on the later of -

8.1.1

The date the Young Person commenced to live away from Home to attend the Course; or

8.1.2

The date the Course commences; or

8.1.3

The date of application for the Allowance.

8.2

Every Allowance ends on the earliest of the following dates -

8.2.1

The date the Course ends; or

8.2.2

For a Course that extends beyond one academic year, the date the academic year ends; or

8.2.3

The date the Young Person ceases permanently to attend the Course; or

8.2.4

The date the Young Person ceases to live away from Home (not counting any living at Home during holiday periods during the academic year); or

8.2.5

The date that is 6 months after the Allowance began or was last renewed; or

8.2.6

The date the Applicant ceases to be eligible to receive a family support credit of tax for the Young Person; or

8.2.7

The date the Young Person ceases to be Dependent on the Applicant; or

8.2.8

The date the Young Person turns 18.

8.3

An Allowance that ends under clause 8.2 may be granted under clause 5 for a renewed period if the Applicant -

8.3.1

Remains qualified for it; or

8.3.2

Establishes to the satisfaction of MSD that he or she is again qualified for it in respect of the Young Person.

8.4

An Allowance granted for a renewed period begins on the later of -

8.4.1

If the previous Allowance ended under clause 8.2.5, the day after the previous Allowance ended; or

8.4.2

The day on which the Applicant again became qualified for it; or

8.4.3

The date of application for the renewed Allowance.