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1.1.S.67 Secondary studies (DOP)

Definition

For the purposes of DOP, secondary studies are those studies undertaken as a secondary course of study at an institution approved for YA purposes.

All of the following can be considered secondary studies:

studying secondary level subjects at a secondary school or college, or
studying secondary level subjects by
- correspondence, or
- through a TAFE, or
- higher education institution.

Act reference: Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Determination 2019

Policy reference: FA Guide 1.1.F.60 Full-time secondary study (FTB)

Last reviewed: 20 September 2021

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