The State Government, through the Department of Education, provides financial support to eligible parents through the Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS). The aim of the scheme is to assist low-income families with secondary school costs.
Eligible parents/guardians with students enrolled in Years 7 to 12, studying a full-time secondary course at a WA non-government school, will be able to apply for the SAS in 2024.
The Secondary Assistance Scheme consists of two allowances:
- $235 Education Program Allowance (payment made to the College, for the student); and
- $115 Clothing Allowance (payment made to the parent/guardian).
Eligibility Criteria – Parent or Guardian must hold one of the following valid cards:
- Services Australia (Centrelink) Health Care Card
- Services Australia (Centrelink) Pensioner Concession Card
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card (blue card only)
Application forms are available below and will be available from the College Administration Office from the beginning of Term 1, 2024. Please return the completed application form to the College receptionist, together with your valid concession card to be sighted.
Click Here for the Application Form
Applications close on Thursday 28 March 2024.
