Access to free devices for year 7 and year 10 students of participating schools

You can get access to a free device (such as a laptop or tablet) to support your child’s studies if:

• you’re on School Card and
• your child is in year 7 or 10 of a school that takes part in the department’s School Device Program.

When your child completes their schooling you need to return the device to the school, unless the school allows you to keep it.

There are currently 226 schools in the program. Ask your school if they’re taking part this year.

The program will be expanded to all secondary school students on School Card by 2026.

If you're a low-income family with children attending government schools, you can get financial help with school fees, materials and services charges through the School Card scheme. You may also be able to get access to a free device if your child is in year 7 or 10 and their school takes part in the department's School Device Program.

Parents should speak directly to their school about financial help.

School Card is available to:

• families with children aged four years and over who attend a school full-time
• independent full-time students studying year 10, 11 or 12
• adult re-entry students who are completing their SACE.

The income limits are for applications lodged in 2024 - based on your family's gross income in 2022-23.

To qualify for a School Card, your family's gross income must be below a certain limit. This limit depends on how many dependent children you have and whether your child attends a government, independent, or Catholic school.

You will need to provide proof of income – such as pay slips or Centrelink information.

For further information on how to apply, and income limits, access the SA Government website here.