The Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) provides assistance to low income families towards the cost of levies for students enrolled in a school from kindergarten through to year 12.

STAS is provided through school and college resourcing rather than payment direct to families.

Parents who have a current concession card as listed below can apply for dependent students for assistance under the STAS:

• Services Australia – Centrelink Health Care Card
• Service Australia – Centrelink Low Income Health Care Card
• Services Australia – Pensioner Concession Card or
• Department of Veteran Affairs – Pensioner Concession Card.

The Student Assistance Scheme (otherwise known as STAS) has changed and the eligibility broadened. 

If you are a current concession card holder (Centrelink Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession card, or a Department of Veterans Affairs Pensioner Concession Card) you can apply using this STAS form 

You will receive a letter confirming the outcome of your application approximately 14 days after it is submitted. 

If you need access to a hard copy form, please contact your school, email: stas@education.tas.gov.au or phone 1800 827 055. 

Please note: if you are already receiving assistance, you don’t need to apply again. If you wish to add a student to an approved STAS application please email your name and the student’s full details to stas@education.tas.gov.au

Parents who received STAS during 2020 who do not hold a concession card outlined will be approved using the 2020 process where evidence is provided to support their claim.

To For further information please view the Frequently Asked Questions.