1. Education Maintenance Allowance System Integration of the School Start Bonus Overview of system changes for 2012

2. EMA/SSB Page samples EMA/SSB Home page * All data is test only As with EMA, there may be entries displayed here for applications which require follow up, such as: Possible SSB Duplicates and SSB Applications with no bank details SSB key dates are displayed here The EMA system now incorporates SSB

3. EMA/SSB Page samples CASES21 download page (Government Schools) * All data is test only There is no longer any need to run the CASES21 EMA/SSB student data exports. This step must now be initiated through the EMA/SSB system. Option 1 (which is the default) is the correct option to use if you have not yet promoted your students in CASES21 for 2012.

4. EMA/SSB Page samples Add Application page * All data is test only Clear indication of payment methods EMA may be paid by EFT or by cheque. For parents of prep or year 7 students, EFT details must be entered for the SSB payment to be made. EMA may be paid by EFT or by cheque. For parents of prep or year 7 students, EFT details must be entered for the SSB payment to be made.

5. EMA/SSB Page samples Search Applicant page * All data is test only Extra Status selections for possible SSB duplicates and SSB applications with no bank details Click the More Criteria button and then SSB Recipients if you wish to do a quick search for parents receiving SSB.

6. EMA/SSB Page samples Edit Application page * All data is test only There is no additional data entry for SSB recipients – other than the requirement to enter banking details. The system automatically identifies which parents are eligible for SSB based on the students year level. The SSB amount due to be paid (after validation with Centrelink) is displayed here:

7. EMA/SSB Page samples Legacy SSB Enrolment Search page * All data is test only You can search for pre 2012 SSB recipients via this new screen. This is a view only enquiry screen. You can search for pre 2012 SSB recipients via this new screen. This is a view only enquiry screen.

8. EMA/SSB Page samples Legacy SSB Enrolment Details page * All data is test only When you view a parents details via the Search pre 2012 SSB Enrolments screen this is an example of what you will see:

9. EMA/SSB Page samples Reports * All data is test only There are 3 new reports available to schools to assist with SSB administration