What are eligible education expenses?
Eligible education expenses include: • laptop computers, home computers and associated costs, including the repair and running costs of computer equipment • computer-related equipment such as printers, USB flash drives, and disability aids to assist in the use of computer equipment for students with special needs • home internet connections, including the costs of establishing and maintaining them • computer software for educational use • word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software, and internet filters and antivirus software • school textbooks and other paper-based school learning material, including prescribed textbooks, associated learning materials, study guides and stationery – for example, pencils, pens, compasses and glue, and • prescribed trade tools.
Eligible education expenses include the purchase, lease, hire or hire-purchase costs of: • laptop computers, home computers and associated costs, including repair and running costs of computer equipment • computer-related equipment such as printers, USB flash drives, and disability aids to assist in the use of computer equipment for students with special needs • home internet connections, including the costs of establishing and maintaining them • computer software for educational use • word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software, and internet filters and antivirus software • school textbooks and other paper-based school learning material, including prescribed textbooks, associated learning materials, study guides and stationery – for example, pencils, pens, compasses and glue • prescribed trade tools.
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