Understand Your Training Options Before You Enrol.
Government-subsidised training may be available depending on your state, course, training provider and individual circumstances. If funding is not available, self-funded options may still help you move forward.
There may be more than one way to fund your training.
Some students may qualify for government-subsidised training, while others may choose a self-funded course because it offers the right location, provider, schedule or study pathway.
Funding may reduce your tuition cost.
Depending on the program and your eligibility, part or most of your tuition may be subsidised. Student contributions, material fees or other charges may still apply.
Self-funded options can offer flexibility.
If you are not eligible for a subsidy, or if your preferred course is not subsidised, a self-funded pathway may still be available through a partner training provider.
Government-funded or self-funded?
The right option depends on your circumstances, goals and the course currently available through a suitable training provider.
Government-Subsidised Training
- Eligibility rules can differ by state and program.
- The course and provider must be approved for the relevant funding arrangement.
- Student contribution, material or enrolment fees may still apply.
- Previous qualifications or subsidised study may affect eligibility.
- Final eligibility must be confirmed before enrolment.
Self-Funded Training
- Can be available when government funding does not apply.
- May offer different providers, schedules or delivery options.
- Course fees and payment arrangements vary by provider.
- Entry requirements still apply.
- Your advisor can help you compare current options.
Your state matters.
Funding programs and provider arrangements vary across Australia.
Victoria
Funding depends on qualification, provider and eligibility.
New South Wales
Available pathways vary by course and provider.
South Australia
Subsidised options may be available across selected course areas.
Western Australia
Funding and student contribution arrangements vary by program.
Queensland
Eligibility depends on current state program and provider requirements.
A simple way to understand your options.
Tell us about yourself
Share your location, residency or visa status and course interest.
We review your options
We look at current course, state and funding pathways.
Understand the costs
We help you understand potential tuition and other fees.
Connect with the provider
The training provider confirms final eligibility, fees and enrolment requirements.
Government-funded does not always mean free.
Even where a subsidy applies, students may still need to pay a contribution, resource fee, material fee, enrolment fee or other provider charges.
We help you navigate the pathway.
The Shepherds Education provides education marketing and guidance support.
The Shepherds Education is not automatically the training provider for courses promoted on this website. We help prospective students understand training options and connect with relevant partner training providers.
Training is delivered and qualifications are issued by the relevant registered training organisation (RTO).
The relevant RTO confirms course availability, final eligibility, fees, delivery arrangements and enrolment conditions.
Funding questions students often ask.
Am I eligible for government-funded training?
Does government-funded training mean the course is free?
Can I still study if I am not eligible for funding?
Why is the same course funded in one state but not another?
Can temporary visa holders qualify for funding?
Who confirms my final funding eligibility?
Find out what training pathways may be available to you.
Complete the form below and a course advisor will review your enquiry.
Course availability, funding, fees, eligibility and enrolment requirements vary by state, training provider, course and individual circumstances.
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Government funding may be available to eligible students depending on the course, state, training provider and individual circumstances. Course fees, eligibility requirements and enrolment conditions vary.
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