The State Government's It Pays to Learn Allowance aims to help make education and training more affordable. The allowance is paid to the parents of 16 and 17 year olds to help with the costs of education and training.
There is an annual allowance of:
Parents need to apply for the It Pays to Learn Allowance by completing a simple application form.
A letter from the Minister and the application form will be sent home with each eligible student in Term 1 2008.
Completed application forms must be returned with your child to the school or training provider they are enrolled with.
All applications will then be processed and a cheque will be sent directly to parents.
Payments can only be made once the application form is received so parents are encouraged to apply promptly.
Parents are encouraged to read the relevant information on this website to find out about the It Pays to Learn Allowance.
If parents do not receive an information pack, please telephone the It Pays to Learn Allowance Line. An information pack will be sent directly to you.