Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Free TAFE (Fee-Free TAFE)
Free TAFE and VET course places funded nationally and delivered by each state and territory, prioritised for groups who face barriers to study.
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At least 100,000 Free TAFE and VET places per year from 2027, now a permanent feature of the national VET system.
Who can get it
- Places are prioritised for First Nations Australians, young people aged 17 to 24, people out of work or receiving income support, unpaid carers, women facing economic insecurity, women studying in non-traditional fields, people with disability and certain visa holders.
- Eligibility details may vary by state and territory.
How to claim
- Check course eligibility on the Your Career Free TAFE page, then enrol through a TAFE or provider in your state or territory.
Conditions and catches
- Free TAFE is delivered in partnership with states and territories, so the courses on offer and the exact rules depend on where you live.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 15 Oct 2026.
Free TAFE will be delivered in partnership with states and territories.
Access to Free TAFE places will be prioritised for target cohorts
The Australian Government has made Free TAFE a permanent feature of the national VET system,
committing to invest over $1.6 billion to 2034-35 to support at least 100,000 Free TAFE and VET places per year from 2027,