Future of Education Equity Fund
(previously ACT Secondary Bursary Scheme)
The ACT Government's expanded Future of Education Equity Fund provides financial assistance to low-income families (and independent students) with students in years P-12 to meet the costs of education expenses, such as school uniforms, school excursions, sport equipment and activities and music lessons through a one-off payment.
The Future of Education Student Equity Fund Round 1 opened in late 2021 for families with students in years 7-10. Round 2 is only open to families who have NOT already applied for and/or or received payment to support their students in the 2022 school year using a paper based form.
The following payments are available to those who meet the eligibility criteria:
- $400 for preschool students
- $500 for primary school students
- $750 for high-school and college students
2022 applications close 30 September 2022. Only applications received by this date will be processed. There is no limit on the number of students for whom each applicant can apply, providing they meet all conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Reside in the ACT
- Have sole or shared parental responsibility for a dependent student(s) in grades P-12; or be an independent student
- Be financially responsible for the student(s)
- Demonstrate low-income status through:
- a current means-tested Health Care Card or Centrelink card, which must list the student(s) as dependents, or
- alternative forms of evidence proving low-income status or equivalent financial stress.
Students must be:
- Enrolled full-time in a public or non-government school in the ACT in years P-12.
NOTE: For the purposes of the Equity Fund, a preschool is defined as a preschool that is attached to an ACT school and led by a Principal. When applying online, only eligible preschools will appear in a drop-down list. - Enrolled in an approved form of education other than a school and of an equivalent age to a student in years K-12 E.g. attending the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) or registered for home-schooling in the ACT.
- Residing with the applicant in the ACT, or in special government care that is paid for by the applicant or be independent.
Visit the link more information and to apply.