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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 |