TAFE Subsidised Training

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Subsidies for eligible students reduce the cost of vocational courses to low or free tuition fees, reducing the amount of money you need to pay. These government subsidies are aligned to the need for workers in specific industries.

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Certificate 3 Guarantee

If you are looking to start your first TAFE course there are many great courses to choose from at reduced cost.

Higher Level Skills (HLS)

Find out more about advancing your skills, at a reduced cost, through our Certificate IV and Diploma courses.

VET Student Loans (VSL)

Learn more about VET Student Loans at CQUniversity.

Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s

Find out more about TAFE study opportunities for over 25s.

Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

Find out more about the free TAFE study opportunities available for those under 25.

User Choice Funding

Find out more about the Queensland Government's User Choice Funding available for Apprentices and Trainees.

VET in Schools (VETiS)

Find out more about the Queensland Government's VET in Schools (VETiS) funding that allows students to study TAFE Qualifications while still in school.

Fee-Free TAFE

Available for select courses for eligible Queenslanders.

Paying for TAFE

Explore CQUniversity's range of payment solutions to support our student's educational journey.

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