2026 Student Allowances 

Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS)

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.

Years 7-12 you my be eligible for up to $350. The SAS consists of two allowances:

• $235 Education Program Allowance (payment made to the school)
• $115 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 from Term 1 2026 and close 31 May 2026

Application forms can be emailed to AccountsR@tkc.wa.edu.au or dropped off at Reception.  The parent must provide a copy of both sides of their concession card with the application to enable the school to complete their validation