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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Career Start

Begin your career journey with reduced cost training for a range of Certificate III courses.

Career Boost

Find out more about advancing your career at CQU with reduced cost training for 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.

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.

School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SAT)

Find out more information about completing a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship with CQUniversity.

Paying for TAFE

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

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