Study Assistance Scheme

To be eligible you must:

• be a WA public sector employee
• be newly enrolled to study at any of the participating universities OR have received the discount in the previous study period
• have already enrolled and received a student number, but not commenced the course
• follow your university’s discount requirements.

Important:

• You must re-apply for the discount at the beginning of each study period
• You will continue to be eligible if you progress to a higher tertiary level (for example, graduate certificate to a graduate diploma).

You will remain eligible as long as you’re a public sector employee.

For students:

1. Refer to your university’s guidelines to confirm your course is available for the discount
2. Enrol in the course of study to obtain a student number before applying for the discount
3. Complete the Study Assistance Scheme application form
4. Seek endorsement from your agency through your line manager or HR manager
5. Scan and email your completed application form (using your work email) to your tertiary institution before the deadline.
6. You must reapply at the beginning of each study period before the deadline.

For agencies:

Agencies are responsible for endorsing eligibility for the discount. 

1. Confirm your employee's employment status. If they are employed under a contract, ensure that the end date of the contract is after the commencement date for the study period. 
2. Review the application form to check the employee has:
   • included their work email address
   • signed and dated the declaration
3. Endorse the application by completing the relevant section of the form
4. Return the signed form to the employee to progress.

For universities:

1. Process the application once received
2. Notify the applicant of the outcome of their application
3. Apply the discount and reflect it in the student's statement of fees
4. Contact the Public Sector Commission in January each year to ensure your tertiary institution guidelines are up-to-date.