Secondary Assistance Scheme - Department of Education
Source: https://www.education.wa.edu.au/secondary-assistance-scheme
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:18
Secondary Assistance Scheme - Department of Education
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Secondary Assistance Scheme
Secondary Assistance Scheme
The Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS) is available to low-income families with children enrolled in secondary schooling to assist with school expenses.
Low-income families can get financial assistance with secondary school costs for Years 7 to 12 by applying for the SAS. The scheme is open to parents and guardians with children enrolled in public or non-government schools or registered for homeschooling.
The SAS has an education program allowance which is paid to the school and a clothing allowance which is paid to the parent. For public school students, parents and guardians have the option to pay the clothing allowance toward the school for other expenses.
Speak to your child's school to discuss your eligibility. If you're a home educator, contact your nearest
education regional office
.
The SAS clothing allowance is $115 for the 2026 school year.
Eligibility
How to apply
Receiving payments
You're eligible for the SAS if you:
hold an eligible concession card, with the student's name on it. This could be either a:
Services Australia (Centrelink) Pensioner Concession card
Services Australia (Centrelink) Health Care card
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession card, the blue card only
have children enrolled in Years 7 to 12 studying a full-time secondary course at a Western Australian school, or registered with a Western Australian Department of Education Regional Office for homeschooling
have not already claimed for the same student in the same year nor has another parent or guardian
are not a foster parent
are an independent student in secondary school with an eligible concession card.
Students are eligible up to and including the year they turn 18 while enrolled in a secondary school.
Students who have their own health care card but are dependent on their parent or guardian are not eligible.
To apply for the SAS:
Request a 2026 application form from the school where your child is enrolled. If you homeschool your child, contact your education regional office.
Complete the entire application form and gather the required supporting documentation.
Submit your application and supporting documentation to your school. If you homeschool, follow the application information on the form.
You can only submit applications in Term 1.
Applications closed 2 April 2026.
The SAS is made up of 2 allowances:
The Education Program Allowance is $235. This is paid to your school unless you are registered for homeschooling.
The Clothing Allowance is $115. This is paid to the applicant’s nominated bank account. For public school students, parents and guardians have the option to pay it to the school.
We expect to process payments by 31 May.
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Secondary Assistance Scheme
Secondary Assistance Scheme
The Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS) is available to low-income families with children enrolled in secondary schooling to assist with school expenses.
Low-income families can get financial assistance with secondary school costs for Years 7 to 12 by applying for the SAS. The scheme is open to parents and guardians with children enrolled in public or non-government schools or registered for homeschooling.
The SAS has an education program allowance which is paid to the school and a clothing allowance which is paid to the parent. For public school students, parents and guardians have the option to pay the clothing allowance toward the school for other expenses.
Speak to your child's school to discuss your eligibility. If you're a home educator, contact your nearest
education regional office
.
The SAS clothing allowance is $115 for the 2026 school year.
Eligibility
How to apply
Receiving payments
You're eligible for the SAS if you:
hold an eligible concession card, with the student's name on it. This could be either a:
Services Australia (Centrelink) Pensioner Concession card
Services Australia (Centrelink) Health Care card
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession card, the blue card only
have children enrolled in Years 7 to 12 studying a full-time secondary course at a Western Australian school, or registered with a Western Australian Department of Education Regional Office for homeschooling
have not already claimed for the same student in the same year nor has another parent or guardian
are not a foster parent
are an independent student in secondary school with an eligible concession card.
Students are eligible up to and including the year they turn 18 while enrolled in a secondary school.
Students who have their own health care card but are dependent on their parent or guardian are not eligible.
To apply for the SAS:
Request a 2026 application form from the school where your child is enrolled. If you homeschool your child, contact your education regional office.
Complete the entire application form and gather the required supporting documentation.
Submit your application and supporting documentation to your school. If you homeschool, follow the application information on the form.
You can only submit applications in Term 1.
Applications closed 2 April 2026.
The SAS is made up of 2 allowances:
The Education Program Allowance is $235. This is paid to your school unless you are registered for homeschooling.
The Clothing Allowance is $115. This is paid to the applicant’s nominated bank account. For public school students, parents and guardians have the option to pay it to the school.
We expect to process payments by 31 May.