The WA Student Assistance Payment helps parents and carers with cost-of-living pressures associated with sending their children to school.
All Western Australian school students with an active enrolment at a public school, non-government school or registered for home education are eligible for the WA Student Assistance Payment. You can claim $250 for each secondary student and $150 for students attending primary school or Kindergarten.The fastest and most convenient way to claim is through the ServiceWA app. More information on how to claim through the ServiceWA app is available at WA.gov.au/WASAP2026
All claims must be submitted by Friday, 25 September 2026.For more information, please click the link above to visit the Government of Western Australia website, or the link below to access the Department of Education website. The Department of Education website provides further information, along with links to both the online claim form and downloadable, printable claim forms.
Read more about eligibility and claiming or read the questions and support information. If you would like to speak with someone about your eligibility or how to claim, call ServiceWA Customer Care on 13 33 92. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The WA Student Assistance Payment is a State Government initiative to provide cost-of-living relief to Western Australians and assist families with their children's schooling.
