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Term payments
You get your payment 4 times a year in advance for:
- Basic Boarding Allowance and Additional Boarding Allowance for students boarding at a school, hostel or special institution
- Distance Education Allowance
- Assistance for Isolated Children Pensioner Education Supplement for students boarding at a school, hostel or special institution.
Fortnightly payments
You get your payment fortnightly for:
- Basic Boarding Allowance and Additional Boarding Allowance for students who board privately
- Second Home Allowance
- Assistance for Isolated Children Pensioner Education Supplement for students who board privately.
Other arrangements
You get a lump sum Boarding Allowance payment if your child lives at home, but boards for a short time. This is only paid for the actual boarding period.