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Interstate student pathways
If you live outside NSW, you can study at TAFE NSW. Your home state or territory government may pay part of the cost of your training, including if you’re an apprentice or trainee.
Each state has different rules and not all courses get funding. You must meet your home state or territory’s requirements.
State and territory funding programs
Visit your home state or territory’s funding program to see if you’re eligible for subsidised training.
- Australian Capital Territory – User Choice
- Queensland – Career Start and Career Boost
- South Australia – Skills SA
- Tasmania – Skills Tasmania
- Victoria – Skills First
General eligibility requirements
Eligibility and approved courses are different in each state. Not all courses are available for government funding.
To access subsidised training, you must:
- be 15 years or older
- live and work in your home state
- be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible visa holder
- not enrol in more than one subsidised course at a time.
You must meet your home state’s specific requirements to access funding. Check your state’s guidelines before you apply.
To see if you can apply for an interstate apprenticeship, traineeship or general pathway, check the options below.
Interstate apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprentices and trainees may be eligible for subsidised training through their home state. Each state and territory sets its own rules for eligibility and funding.
Talk to your apprenticeship network provider for more information. You can also check your state or territory government website to see how to apply and what support you can get.
General pathways for interstate students
Subsidies may be available for students in general pathway courses. At present, Queensland offers this option.
Visit your state or territory government website to check if your course is eligible. You can also browse course areas for more course details.
See the state-by-state funding arrangements for a quick overview. Find out what subsidies your state offers.
Study without a subsidy
You can still study with TAFE NSW even if you do not qualify for government-subsidised training. You’ll enrol as a fee-for-service student and pay the full course fee.
You won’t get concessions, exemptions, fee-free scholarships, travel subsidies and other benefits. You’ll still get the same high-quality training and support as every other TAFE NSW student.
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We’re here to help
Have a question about interstate study? Our Interstate Funding Agreements team can help. Contact us below.