NSW Government (Skills NSW) and TAFE NSW
NSW Fee-Free TAFE and Fee Free training
Tuition-free priority courses at TAFE NSW and other Smart and Skilled providers for eligible NSW residents.
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Skills NSW provides fully subsidised training to gain skills in Australia's growing industries.
Who can get it
- 15 years or over and no longer at school.
- Live or work in NSW.
- Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or NZ citizen.
- Enrolling in a priority course.
How to claim
- Contact a training provider such as TAFE NSW to check a fee-free place is available.
Conditions and catches
- Places are limited and not guaranteed.
- TAFE NSW: one Fee-free course per semester.
- Semester 2, 2026 courses start between 1 July and 31 December 2026.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 15 Oct 2026.
Students can enrol in one Fee-free course per semester.
Skills NSW provides fully subsidised training to gain skills in Australia's growing industries.