Help with school costs
There are many costs associated with your child's education, even if they attend a Queensland Government school. This page has information on some of those costs, and the support payments that may help.
Costs
When budgeting for your child's education, consider costs like:
- textbooks and stationery
- transport to/from school
- uniforms
- school fees and contributions, including voluntary financial contributions
- before and after school care
- extra-curricular activities, including school
Contact your school for more information about costs, and the help available.
Find school contact details in the schools directory or by phoning 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
Support payments
Back to school boost
The Queensland Government's Back to school boost initiative will provide a $100 contribution to all primary school students (Prep to Year 6).
In state schools, a $100 credit will be placed on the account of each primary school student at the start of the school year. For more information refer to the Back to school boost—information for parents and carers (PDF, 963KB).
Textbook and Resource Allowance
The Textbook and Resource Allowance helps parents of high-school-age children. Check the eligibility requirements if your child attends a:
School transport assistance schemes
Transport assistance schemes are available for students whose access to school is affected by distance, disability or costs.
Student concessions are offered on public transport in Queensland.
School uniforms
Many Queensland schools have a uniform shop or arrangements with uniform suppliers. Many schools also have second-hand uniforms for sale.
Contact your school for more information about buying school uniforms or if you can’t afford to buy them.
Find school contact details in the schools directory or by phoning 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
Read more about school uniforms and dress codes.
ABSTUDY
ABSTUDY is an allowance that helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with high school or further education costs.
Other financial assistance
Find other financial assistance for school students and families, including: