WHEN THE State Government expands the Student Assistance Scheme in 2021, the move will waive levies for more low-income students, with around 9,000 students benefiting.

Eligibility for the scheme will use the Health Care Card or equivalent as the assessment mechanism, replacing previous income thresholds tests.

Education Minister Jeremy Rockliff said, ‘This will make a significant difference to families. For example, for a family with three school age students this could provide a saving of over $1,000 per year.’

For more information go to www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/parent-fact-sheets /fees-levies/