2025 Student Allowances
Secondary Assistance Scheme
The Western Australian Government, through the Department of Education, provides financial support to eligible parents/guardians through the Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS). The aim of the scheme is to assist low-income families with secondary schooling costs.
Eligible parents/guardians with students enrolled in Years 7 to 12 studying a full-time secondary course at a Western Australian non-government school will be able to apply for the SAS in 2025.
Yers 7-12 parents may be eligible for up to $535 towards school expenses. The SAS consists of two allowances:
- $235 Education Program Allowance (payment made to the school)
- $300 Clothing Allowance (payment made to the parent/guardian).
If you hold a:
- Centrelink Health Care Card
- Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card
- Veteran's Affairs Pensioner Concession Card
Applications accepted Term 1 2025 and close 11 April 2025