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Good news for WA families! The WA Student Assistance Payment (WASAP) is back for 2025, offering much-needed financial relief to help cover school-related expenses. If you have children in school from kindergarten to Year 12, you may be eligible to receive a cost-of-living payment to support your household budget.

What Is the WA Student Assistance Payment?

WASAP is a state government initiative aimed at helping families manage the rising costs of education. Whether it’s books, uniforms, stationery, or school camps, this payment can help ease the load.

Here’s what’s available:

  • $150 per child for kindergarten and primary school students
  • $250 per child for secondary school students

Applications officially opened on 15 April, and claims can be submitted through the ServiceWA app starting 28 April. The deadline to apply is 28 June 2025, so there’s plenty of time – but it’s worth getting prepared early.

Who Can Apply?

If your child is enrolled in a Western Australian school – public, private, or home school, from kindergarten through Year 12, you’re likely eligible.

The payment is also available to:

  • Students enrolled through the School of Isolated and Distance Education
  • Mature age students working towards their WA Certificate of Education
  • Full fee-paying international students at WA schools

To apply, you’ll need your child’s WA Student Number (WASN). You can usually find this on school reports, past NAPLAN results, or on a secondary student’s SmartRider.

For full eligibility details, visit the WA Student Assistance Payment page.

How to Get Started

The easiest way to claim your payment is through the ServiceWA app. To be ready for the 28 April launch, follow these steps:

  1. Download the ServiceWA app from your device’s app store.
  2. Set up your Digital Identity using myGovID.
  3. Once applications open, log in to the app and follow the prompts to submit your claim.

Need help with the setup? Head to wa.gov.au/servicewaapp for a step-by-step guide.

If you’re unable to access the app, don’t worry – support and alternative claiming methods are available at education.wa.edu.au/wasap/questions-and-support.

Don’t Forget the Secondary Assistance Scheme

If you have a high school student and your family is on a low income, you may also be eligible for the Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS). This separate program provides additional financial support.

Don’t miss your chance to claim this helpful support for the school year ahead.

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