Get ready to study with TAFE NSW

All new students are invited to free Virtual Orientation webinars. Learn about your TAFEcard, support services and more. Choose Wednesday 28 January at 12pm or Thursday 29 January at 12pm.

Explore the TAFE NSW Student Guide 2026, your go-to resource for getting started, finding support and succeeding in your studies.

Your TAFEcard is valid while you’re enrolled at TAFE NSW and is your student identification. Find out how to get one and where to use it.

You’ll need to log in to your account and different online platforms to complete your studies.

Multifactor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security as it checks your identity twice before letting you log in.

After you activate your TAFE NSW account, you can download a range of software programs to use in your studies.

Your academic calendar includes important TAFE NSW dates to help you plan ahead.

TAFE NSW and TAFE Digital students may be eligible for travel concessions on public and private transport.

TAFE NSW can credit skills and knowledge from work, volunteering or previous study through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer.

At TAFE NSW we will help you through your studies and give you access to different learning applications.

We have Aboriginal Student Support Officers and resources specific to your mob to assist your studies in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Our free and confidential counselling services offer a safe place to discuss any issue you need advice on, whether personal or study related.

If you are living with disability, we can offer tailored support to help you meet your study and career goals.

Get free help from our career counsellors with your resume, job applications, interview skills and career advice.

We are able to support learners from non-English speaking backgrounds and multicultural communities with TAFE NSW’s extensive range of services.

Students can access Jobs Connect, a free TAFE NSW service that connects students with employers.

We have 14 Children’s Centres across NSW that offer friendly and inclusive childcare for TAFE NSW students and the public.

Visit your local TAFE NSW library to access learning resources or to simply read, study or work in a quiet place.

You may be eligible to apply for financial assistance. Learn more about our funding, scholarships and loan options that may be available to you.

We have a range of services available for our international students. Find out how we can support you with your study and living in Australia.

Depending on your circumstances, you may need to submit an official form for various reasons. Browse our policies, forms and services below.

When studying a TAFE NSW Higher Education course, you may be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government.

Policies and procedures are important because they explain how to operate, learn and interact with TAFE NSW. Find the documents you need.

Know your rights and responsibilities, and what to expect when you study at TAFE NSW.

We offer a range of easy and flexible payment options for VET students. Depending on your course, you may be able to pay by instalments.