Financial Assistance Information for Parents
School Saving Bonus reminder and allocation to school activities
The Victorian Government is delivering the School Saving Bonus (SSB) – a one-off support of $400 for eligible government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.
The SSB can be used for uniforms and textbooks until Monday 30 June 2025.
Any funds remaining after 30 June 2025, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities. However, the credit will not be available on your family account at our school until late July.
To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of school activities in July, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities before 30 June 2025.
To learn more about the SSB online system, download the step-by-step System guide for parents and carers (DOCX, 945KB) or watch this School Saving Bonus video. System guide translations are also available in 14 languages.
The Department of Education’s SSB contact centre will remain available until 30 June 2025. The contact centre can be reached by:
- completing the School Saving Bonus enquiry form
- calling 1800 338 663, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays.
After this date, please contact our administration team for any SSB related questions.
Thank you
Christian Holdsworth
CSEF
Final Reminder: CSEF Applications Due by 4 July 2025
Dear Families,
This is a friendly reminder that the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) applications for 2025 are due by Friday, 4 July 2025.
The CSEF provides financial assistance to eligible families to help cover the costs of school camps, sporting activities, excursions, and incursions. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible. There is also a special consideration category for asylum seeker and refugee families.
The annual CSEF amount is: $154 per primary school student. We have been told that this amount will increase to $400 for 2026 applications.
If you received CSEF at Croydon Hills Primary School in 2024 and your circumstances haven't changed, you do not need to reapply.
New applicants can: Collect a form from the school office, or download a digital copy via Compass (attached to this message)
Please return your completed form along with a copy of your current concession card as soon as possible to ensure your application is processed on time.
For more information, visit the Department of Education CSEF Policy page: Click here
Translated information flyers are also available: Click here
If you have any questions, please contact me on 9725 1206 or by email carly.vanbremen@education.vic.gov.au or croydon.hills.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Saver PLUS
Get up to $500 for education costs with Saver Plus!
Do you have a Health Care Card?
You might be eligible for the Saver Plus program - for every $1 you save, ANZ will match it with another $1, up to $500, to help pay for school or study costs.
It's a great way to boost your savings and support education goals!
Note: Income is assessed on an individual basis as everyone's situation is different. Income can include carers payments, child support payments and Workcover.
