All Western Australian school students in Kindergarten to Year 12, with a valid WA student number, are eligible for this cost-of-living payment.
You can claim $250 for each secondary student and $150 for students attending primary school or kindergarten.
What you need
- The WA student number (WASN) for each student. This 8-digit number is sometimes called a SCSA or student number. This number can be found on school reports, including previous NAPLAN results. It may also be on a secondary student's SmartRider.
- The name at time of enrolment, date of birth, school name, and year level of each student you are claiming for.
- The bank account details where the payment will be deposited.
The payment is now available through the ServiceWA app. Parents and carers are encouraged to set up a ServiceWA account and have an active digital identity. More information is available on the ServiceWA app webpage.
For more information on eligibility and claiming go to the Department of Education's WA Student Assistance Payment webpage.
If you would like to speak to someone about eligibility or how to claim call 1800 882 345 for support between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. All claims must be received by Friday 28 June 2024.
The Department of Communities brings together vital services and functions that enable individual, family and community wellbeing. In relation to young Western Australians, this includes foster care, early childhood education, child protection, as well as programs and policies that meet the needs of Western Australian young people.
