CSEF deadline extended

To support schools through COVID-19 restrictions, the Department has extended the deadline for schools to submit Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) applications to Friday 13 August.

This means schools do not have to submit CSEF application forms to the Department through the CSEF system before the end of Term 2, as previously communicated.

The CSEF helps eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

Families with a valid means-tested concession card, such as a Veterans Affairs Gold Card, Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, as well as temporary foster parents, are eligible to apply. There is also a special consideration category for asylum seeker and refugee families.

The means-tested concession cards must be valid on either:

the first day of Term 1 (Wednesday 27 January 2021)
the first day of Term 2 (Monday 19 April 2021)
the first day of Term 3 (Monday 12 July 2021).

Actions required

All CSEF application forms must now be submitted to the Department by schools through the CSEF system by Friday 13 August.

Schools can submit applications early if they choose and need to ensure all CSEF applications are entered, endorsed and ready for payment by this new deadline.

This deadline extension will allow schools, parents and carers more time to process applications and ensure eligible students do not miss out on funding.

Schools should also note they do not need to complete a new application for students who received financial assistance from the program in 2020, provided there has been no change in their family circumstances.

Schools can copy applications from 2020 to 2021 within the CSEF system.

The Department will provide schools with information to share with their school communities in School Update early in Term 3, including:

newsletter text
frequently asked questions
multilingual information flyers.

Policy, guidance and resources

The Department’s Policy and Advisory Library (PAL) includes all related policy information, guidance and resources under the relevant menu tabs:

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund.

Find out more

For further enquires, contact the CSEF Helpdesk:

phone: 1800 060 970
email: csef@education.vic.gov.au

Financial Assistance Information for Parents

Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government's commitment to breaking the link between a student's background and their outcomes.

Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF)

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.

CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

The annual CSEF amount per student is:

$125 for Primary School Students

$225 for Secondary School Students

How to apply: New applicants should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from: www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

If you applied for the CSEF at your child's school in 2020, you do not need to complete an application form in 2021 unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.

You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occured:

new student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools this year.
changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing at the school in 2021.

Contact the Administration Office on

9433 2666 if you are unsure.

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