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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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Fee-Free TAFE

Discover how you can power your future with a range of FEE-FREE TAFE certificates or diplomas available in 2023 to eligible Queenslanders.

TAFE Priority Skills Fund

If you are a first time TAFE student, or if you already have a qualification, there are dozens of subsidised courses to choose from.

Paying for TAFE

Find out more about payment options including VET Student Loans, approved courses, eligibility, and paying upfront for your studies.

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.

Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

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

Higher Level Skills (HLS)

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

Certificate 3 Guarantee

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