WA Student Assistance Payment

Claims for the payment open 20 July 2026.

The WA Student Assistance Payment helps families with cost-of-living pressures associated with sending their children to school.

All Western Australian school students in Kindergarten to Year 12, with a valid WA student number (WASN), 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. 

Parents and carers can get ready to claim from 20 July 2026 by downloading the latest version of the ServiceWA app and logging in with their Digital ID (myID).

For support and general information about ServiceWA, including assistance to download the app and set up your Digital ID, visit ServiceWA.

Alternatively, you can call ServiceWA Customer Care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 13 33 WA (13 33 92) or email support@digital.wa.gov.au during business hours.