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School Donations Scheme: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Learn how this scheme provides funding to schools to reduce the amount of money parents are asked to contribute for basic school costs.

This scheme provides funding to specific schools to help cover costs so that parents do not have to pay for basic educational needs.

Who it's for

This applies to parents and caregivers of students attending participating schools ranked between decile 1 and 7.

What you get

Schools receive government funding in exchange for a commitment to stop asking parents for donations for standard school costs.

What it costs you

It is free. If your school has opted into the scheme, the process is automatic and requires no action or payment from you.

The catch to know

While schools cannot ask for donations for basic costs, they are still allowed to request payments for extra-curricular activities, such as school camps or special trips.

How to apply

  1. Check with your child's school to see if they have opted into the scheme.
  2. Confirm if your school falls within the qualifying decile range.
  3. Monitor school requests to ensure they align with the scheme's rules regarding donations versus extracurricular fees.