Student assistance

The Student Assistance Scheme provides assistance for low income families who satisfy a means test towards the cost of levies for:

• full-time students from kindergarten to year 12 at state and non-government schools
• students enrolled part-time in special circumstances may be eligible if an application is supported by a statement from a student counsellor.

Catholic sector schools directly assess eligibility for assistance to families and queries for assistance need to be directed to the relevant school.

Assistance is based on a family’s taxable income and the number of dependent children. Assistance is also available to grandparents raising grandchildren. Grandparents must provide proof that their grandchildren are legally in their care.

For more information:

Department of Education
Phone: 1800 827 055
Email: stas@education.tas.gov.au
Web: www.education.tas.gov.au