This table reflects the maximum allowance rates in Canadian dollars which can be authorized under FSD 34 – Education Allowances for the 2020-2021 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 $2.59/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

Employee share is $325.00/year plus $170.00 per mandatory exam

Definition

Employee share for AP

Employee share is $250.00/year plus $125.00 per mandatory exam

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

$69,290/year

Paragraph 34.4.1(a)

Public Education in Canada Board and lodging only

$30,120/year

$3,012/month of which $777/month can be claimed for food

Subsection 34.5.1

Secondary School Away from Post but not in Canada

$69,290/year

Subsection 34.6.1

Postsecondary shelter assistance

$10,296.50/year

$42.55/day

Subsection 34.4.4 and paragraph 34.6.1(c)

Commercial storage of effects in between school years

$500/year