NSW Government (Skills NSW)
Smart and Skilled concession fee (Centrelink recipients)
NSW students on a Commonwealth benefit, and their dependants, pay a capped concession fee for Smart and Skilled certificate courses.
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Up to $240
The concession fee varies up to $240, depending on the qualification level.
Who can get it
- Receive a Commonwealth Government benefit, or are a recognised dependant of a recipient.
- Meet Smart and Skilled eligibility.
How to claim
- Give your training provider a current Centrelink income statement or Pensioner Concession Card; TAFE NSW can check with your CRN.
Conditions and catches
- No concession fees apply to Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 15 Oct 2026.
You may be eligible for a concession fee if you receive a Commonwealth Government benefit payment
No concession fees apply to Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
The concession fee varies up to $240, depending on the qualification level.