If school expenses are weighing you down, the Schoolkids Bonus can help lighten the load. It replaces the old Education Tax Refund and it is simple: there’s no need to collect receipts and you don’t claim it through your tax. If you’re eligible it will be paid straight into your bank account twice each year so you have the money when you need it most. Each year you will receive up to:
- $410 a year for each primary student ($205 paid in January and $205 paid in July)
- $820 a year for each secondary student ($410 paid in January and $410 paid in July).
More information
- Find out if you’re eligible
- Definition of primary and secondary studies
- Frequently asked questions
- Download information materials
- Information in other languages
Important news!
The second instalment of the Schoolkids Bonus for 2013 will be paid by Centrelink from 4 to 17 July. If you haven't received your payment by 18 July, but think you're eligible, please contact Centrelink to discuss your personal circumstances.
If you receive Family Tax Benefit as a lump sum the Schoolkids Bonus will be paid after your Family Tax Benefit claim is assessed.
Other news and media releases
- 21/02/13 Supporting families in North-East Adelaide
- 08/02/13 Supporting families in Reid
- 30/01/13 Helping Newcastle families get back to school with the Schoolkids Bonus
- 22/01/13 Schoolkids Bonus helping families with back to school costs
- 09/01/13 Schoolkids Bonus cash arrives from today
- 10/12/12 Schoolkids Bonus only weeks away
- 07/11/12 Families need to update details to get the Schoolkids Bonus in January
- 19/06/12 Payments for families with schoolkids start tomorrow
- 10/05/12 A win for families as Schoolkids Bonus passes the Parliament
- 08/05/12 Schoolkids Bonus
- 06/05/12 Schoolkids Bonus