WA Families Can Claim $89M in Student Cost Relief
Western Australian parents and carers with school-aged children are now able to apply for hundreds of dollars in cost-of-living relief to help reduce school expenses, with claims for the 2025 WA Student Assistance Payment open today.
Parents and carers of students from Kindergarten to Year 12, who are enrolled in a WA public or non-government school or registered for home education, can claim the payment until the end of Term Two on Friday, 4 July.
Secondary students are eligible for payments of $250 each, while kindergarten and primary school students will receive $150 each to meet costs of education, including books, IT equipment, sport and music costs, stationery, school shoes, uniforms, excursions, and camps.
The rollout of the program delivers on an $89 million 2025 State Election commitment, with almost 400,000 eligible student claims paid through the initiative during its last round.
The fastest way to claim is using the ServiceWA app, which will ensure the payment is received in around a week.
Alternative claim methods are available via the Department of Education website , with paper forms available where needed.
Extra support will be offered in regional and other communities that may not have claimed the payment last year, including alternative claim methods and targeted outreach.
Eligibility will be validated through each student’s unique WA Student Number (WASN), which can be found on school reports, previous NAPLAN results or SmartRider cards.
Parents or carers of students which do not have a WASN due to starting kindergarten or pre-primary this year are encouraged to contact their school, who can provide them with this information.
For more information about the WA Student Assistance Payment, visit: https://www.education.wa.edu.au/wasap
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
“School’s back, and with that, I know there are often extra expenses for families.
“That’s why my government is providing valuable cost-of-living relief and putting money back into the pockets of families with school-aged kids.
“We are committed to providing cost-of-living support where we can and helping to ease the pressures resulting from global inflationary pressures.
“Claims open today for the WA Student Assistance Payment – I’d urge families to apply so they can get their kids what they need to thrive at school.”
As stated by Education Minister Sabine Winton:
“This important initiative helps Western Australian families ensure their children have what they need to focus on their education and reach their full potential.
“As a mother of three daughters and a former teacher of 27 years, I know that support with school-related costs can go a long way.
“The Cook Government is working hard to ensure as many families as possible claim the payment, and I’m pleased that extra assistance will be available to those in the regions that may have missed out last year.
“I encourage all eligible WA families to claim the payment to help cover the cost of school essentials.”
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook Labor Government/$89-million-in-cost-of-living-student-payments-now-open-to-WA-families-20250428