Western Australian families are now able to apply for up to $250 in cash support under the latest round of the State Government's Student Assistance Payment.
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Starting this week, parents can receive:
- $150 for each primary school-aged child
- $250 for each secondary school-aged child
The initiative is designed to help families manage the rising costs associated with schooling. Education Minister Sabine Winton emphasized that the payment aims to ease financial pressures during a time of global inflation.
"We want as many families as possible to claim," Minister Winton said. "This year, there is a particular focus on supporting regional communities to access the payment."
The program builds on last year's effort, which saw four out of five WA families benefit, totalling more than $75 million in payments.
To apply, parents must:
- Lodge an application through the Service WA app
- Provide their child's WA student number
- Receive payments directly into their nominated bank account
Applications are open now and will close at the end of Term 2 on July 4, 2025.
Families are encouraged to apply early to ensure they receive the support in time to assist with school expenses.
Quick Facts:
- Who is eligible? Parents or guardians of WA school-aged children
- Payment amount: $150 per primary student, $250 per secondary student
- Application deadline: July 4, 2025
- How to apply: Service WA app with WA student number
Dylan Anderson
Dylan Anderson
