In addition to receiving the “school away-from-post” education allowance, can an employee also receive the supplementary instruction allowance for his/her child?
A. No. The supplementary instruction allowance may only be used in conjunction with the “school at post” education allowance. This allowance is intended to supplement the education provided by the school at post. When an employee is receiving the away-from-post education allowance, it is the parent’s responsibility to select a school that will provide the necessary education for the child. Post management should review DSSR 276.9 for guidance on authorizing the supplementary instruction allowance.
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