The WA Student Assistance Payment 2025 is back, helping families in Western Australia manage the rising cost of sending kids to school. If your child is enrolled in a WA school from Kindergarten through Year 12, you may be eligible to claim up to $250 per student to help cover school-related expenses.
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This support is provided through the ServiceWA app and is part of the government’s broader cost-of-living relief strategy.
What Is the Student Assistance Payment 2025?
The Student Assistance Payment 2025 (WASAP) is a direct financial support program for WA families. It’s designed to ease the burden of back-to-school costs, covering things like:
- School books and stationery
- IT equipment and software
- Uniforms and school shoes
- Sports and music equipment
- Excursions, camps, and school activities
- Even groceries and food expenses
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Payment Amounts
Families can receive:
- $150 for each child in Kindergarten or Primary School
- $250 for each child in Secondary School (Years 7–12)
These payments are per eligible child and paid directly into your bank account.
Who’s Eligible for the Student Assistance Payment 2025?
You can apply for the 2025 student assistance payment if your child is:
- Enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 12 at a WA public or non-government school
- Home-schooled and registered in WA
- An international full fee-paying student attending a registered WA school
- A mature-age student studying to complete the WA Certificate of Education (WACE)
- In family-based care or foster care
- Enrolled in distance education, including:
- School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE)
- Christmas Island District High School
- Cocos Island District High School
How to Claim the Payment
Fastest Method: Through the ServiceWA App
Using the ServiceWA app is the quickest and most secure way to submit your claim.
Steps to claim via the app:
- Download the ServiceWA app (if you haven’t already)
- Create your Digital ID via myID (must meet standard identity strength)
- Log in to the app from 28 April 2025
- Enter your child’s details (including their WA Student Number or WASN)
- Submit your bank account details
- Confirm and submit your claim
The payment will be deposited directly into your nominated bank account.
Other Claim Options:
- Through the Department of Education WA website
- Paper forms will be made available for those without digital access
- These require a 100-point identity check
What to Prepare Before Claims Open on 28 April
Get everything ready in advance to avoid delays when claims open:
- Your child’s WA Student Number (WASN) — found on report cards, NAPLAN results, or SmartRider (for high school students)
- Child’s full name, date of birth, school name, and year level
- Your bank account details for direct deposit
- A verified Digital ID via myID if you’re using the ServiceWA app
- Proof of identity if applying manually (paper form)
If your child is new to school and doesn’t have a WASN yet, contact your school to get it.
Important Dates
- Claim window: Opens 28 April 2025 and closes 4 July 2025
- Payment method: Direct deposit
- Where to claim: Primarily through the ServiceWA app, or via the Department of Education WA
Where to Get Help or More Info
- ServiceWA Support Page: Help with the app or Digital ID setup
- Get Your Digital ID Page: Step-by-step guides and videos
- Department of Education WA Website: education.wa.edu.au/wasap
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Claim the Student Assistance Payment 2025
With school expenses continuing to rise, the WA Student Assistance Payment 2025 is a welcome boost for families. Make sure you’re ready to submit your claim when applications open on 28 April — and don’t leave it to the last minute, as the deadline is 4 July 2025.
Start preparing now to ensure a smooth, fast claim process and secure your $150–$250 payment per child.