The Department of Education recently announced that we would be expanding the Student Assistance Scheme for 2021.

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

• Services Australia - Centrelink Heath Care Card, Centrelink Low Income Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or
• Department of Veteran Affairs - Pensioner Concession Card.

Please note that if you are already receiving student assistance you do not need to complete a form. For 2021 a new on-line form has been developed to asist with processing applications for new applicants. The online form can be completed here: https://stasonlinesubmission.education.tas.gov.au/ 
The form will be available for public use from the 10th November.

Once a validated form is completed the Department of Education will confirm the outcome of your application in writing, this process takes approximately 14 days. We understand this online option may not be possible for all families, so if you require a hard copy form please contact your school or the Financial Assistance Unit on stas@education.tas.gov.au or 1800 827 077.