Support is available to help you with the cost of training and learning new skills for work.
On this page:
Get financial help with a VET Student Loan
You may be eligible for a VET Student Loan. Here you'll find:
- How to apply for a VET Student Loan
- Information for students and providers
- Your rights and obligations when you access a VET Student Loan
Learn about FEE-HELP loans
A FEE-HELP loan helps students at university or an approved higher education provider cover tuition fees.
- Check your eligibility
- Learn how much you can borrow
- Understand repayments and fees
For carers looking to return to the paid workforce, the Mid-Career Checkpoint program can help with the cost of accredited training
The Mid-Career Checkpoint program provides support to people who have taken time out of the workforce to care for their family or recently returned to paid work after a caring break. Services are also available to current workers in in female-dominated industries impacted by COVID-19.
The Mid-Career Checkpoint program can help you plan your steps back to paid work or to advance your career, with providers operating in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.
The program can also provide up to $3,000 (GST excl) to help fund recommended accredited training.
- Find out if you're eligible for the program
- Contact providers to discuss the program
Apply for funding to pay for training if you’re aged 40–70
The Skills and Training Incentive helps mature age Australians to build and obtain new skills and keep working longer. You can get up to $2200 to fund your skills development.
- Find out if you're eligible
- Learn how to access the incentive
Apply for a $5000 a year scholarship for young Australians
You could receive up to $5000 a year to get a vocational education and training (VET) qualification and $3000 to complete an internship.
Here you can:
- Learn if you're eligible
- Find out when the next application round opens
Financial support for apprentices
As an apprentice you may be eligible for financial assistance to help with the cost of undertaking an apprenticeship. Find out more about:
- Additional Identified Skills Shortage Payment
- Trade Support Loans
- Living Away from Home Allowance
- Support for apprentices with disability
Tertiary Access Payment 2022 applications now open
Are you relocating from a regional or remote part of Australia to study in 2022? You may be eligible for the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) to help with the costs of study and moving to a new city or town.
Moving away from home can be expensive. The TAP helps eligible year 12 (or equivalent) students to access higher studies. Read the full eligibility criteria on the Tertiary Access Payment page.
If you think you may be eligible for the TAP, apply now at Services Australia.