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Interstate student pathways
If you live outside NSW, you can study at TAFE NSW. Your home state may help pay for your training. Each state has different rules and not all courses get funding. Apprentices, trainees and some pathway students might qualify, but you must meet your home state’s requirements.
Study with us
Your home government may help pay for your training with us if you live in:
- Australian Capital Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria.
This includes if you’re an apprentice or trainee. Queensland and South Australia also offer subsidies for general pathway students.
General eligibility requirements
Eligibility and available courses are different in each state. Not all courses get 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.
Note: You must meet your home state’s specific requirements to access funding. Check your state’s guidelines before you apply.
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 and South Australia offer these options.
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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Subsidised study
Explore subsidised courses at TAFE NSW. Access free training in English, digital skills, business and more to help you learn, upskill and build your future.
Education and career advice
Get free, confidential career and study counselling at TAFE NSW. Plan your future, choose the right course and reach your goals.
Pathway options
Find study pathways to suit your goals. Whether you’re chasing your dream job, changing careers or pursuing further study, your next step starts here.
We’re here to help
Got a question? Call our Customer Service Centre on 131 601 or send an enquiry. Tell us you’re an interstate student so we can help faster.