Financial support
TAFE - Value for money study
At TAFE you don't pay HECS but you do pay course fees (up-front unless there are special circumstances) which vary from one course to another, but are almost always quite a lot cheaper that HECS.
Information also available for:
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Jobseekers
Youth Allowance (Centrelink)
For full-time students aged 16 to 24 OR unemployed people aged under 21.Newstart Allowance (Centrelink)
For people aged over 21 who are unemployed or are temporarily unable to work due to illness, injury or disability.
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Apprentices and trainees
Funding and incentives for individuals
The Department of Education, Training and the Arts provides funding for organisations and government agencies to run skills, training and employment programs as well as assist apprentices and trainees and training providers.Queensland overseas scholarships for tradespersons
The Queensland Overseas Foundation provides overseas travel and work options to young tradespeople who have completed their formal trade training. The Foundation is a voluntary non-profit organisation that is sponsored by Queensland industry and supported by the State Government.Queensland Overseas Foundation brochure [PDF 1005kb]
Queensland Overseas Foundation Scholarship Application Form [PDF 294kb]If you are planning to study or train or are currently studying or training visit the Centrelink website for study and training assistance and support.
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People with disabilities
Vocational Education and Training Disability Support Service
The Vocational Education and Training Disability Support Service provides support for students with a disability who are undertaking off-the-job training funded by the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts.You can also visit the Centrelink website for illness, injury or disability financial assistance and services.
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Students
If you are planning to study or train or are currently studying or training visit the Centrelink website for study and training assistance and support.
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