This table reflects the maximum allowance rates in Canadian dollars which can be authorized under FSD 34 – Education Allowances for the 2019-2020 school year.

FSD Reference

Description

Allowance Maximum in CAD

Definition

Compulsory mid-day meals

Actual cost charged by the school minus the employee’s share of $2.54/day

Definition

School / Craft supplies

Grades JK to 8 - $82.82/year adjusted by the post index if applicable

Definition

School / Craft supplies

Grades 9 to 12 - $188.87/year adjusted by the post index if applicable

Definition

Employee share for IB / AP as applicable

TBC

Paragraphs 34.3.1(a) and 34.4.1(a)

Public Education in Canada

Actual cost charged by the appropriate school board

Paragraphs 34.3.1(b) and 34.4.1(b)

Residential School in Canada

Tuition, board and lodging

$68,120/year

Paragraph 34.4.1(a)

Public Education in Canada Board and lodging only

$29,415/year

$2,941.50/month of which $755.25/month can be claimed for food

Subsection 34.5.1

Secondary School Away from Post but not in Canada

$68,120/year

Subsection 34.6.1

Postsecondary shelter assistance

$9,013.50/year

$37.25/day

Subsection 34.4.4 and paragraph 34.6.1(c)

Commercial storage of effects in between school years

$500/year