The Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS) is available to low-income families with children enrolled in secondary schooling to assist with school expenses.
Low-income families can get financial assistance with secondary school costs for Years 7 to 12 by applying for the SAS. The scheme is open to parents and guardians with children enrolled in public or non-government schools or registered for homeschooling.
The SAS has an education program allowance which is paid to the school and a clothing allowance which is paid to the parent. For public school students, parents and guardians have the option to pay the clothing allowance toward the school for other expenses.
The SAS clothing allowance is $115 for the 2026 school year.