What are DVA’s Education Schemes?
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) offers financial assistance, special support, and student services to eligible children of current or former ADF members, including guidance counselling and extra tutoring, under the Veterans’ Children Education Scheme (VCES) or the MRCA Education & Training Scheme (MRCAETS)
Who Is eligible?
- Under 16 years, or aged 16–25 and studying full-time (including apprenticeships or traineeships),
- Whose parent (or guardian) is a current/former ADF member receiving certain service-related compensation or who passed away due to service.
What support is included?
Families may receive:
- An education allowance (fortnightly payments, tax-exempt for under‑16s)
- Additional tuition if your child needs extra help funding is available for tutors up to around $3,500/year
- Special assistance, fares/rent allowances, counselling, and scholarships for students moving away from home for studies.
Here's how simple it really is:
Here’s the easy part: you just need your DVA approval letter. Once you’ve got it, simply send it to us, and we, ThriveTutors, handle everything else, from DVA invoicing to managing your child’s online tutoring sessions. No extra admin for you.
And if you haven’t yet completed your application, all you need to do is fill out the required DVA Form D9212 which you can find HERE.
Why choose ThriveTutors?
- We specialise in DVA-funded families and understand the process inside out.
- Our fully online model gives your child expert support from the comfort of home.
- All our tutors have valid Working with Children Checks, and we tailor sessions for your child’s needs.
Next Steps
Ready to get started? It’s as easy as 1‑2‑3:
- Fill out the form below or
- Send us an email with your DVA approval letter to hello@thrivetutors.com.au
We’ll take care of the rest – setting up tutoring, handling the paperwork, and supporting your child every step of the way.
