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NSW fee-free apprenticeships

The NSW Government pays the student fee for new apprentices in Smart and Skilled funded training.

GovernmentCloses 30 Jun

The NSW Government covers the student fee for new apprentices.

Who can get it

  • New apprentices, including school-based, in Smart and Skilled funded training
  • Apprenticeship must commence before 30 June 2027

Conditions and catches

  • Apprenticeship must start before 30 June 2027.
  • Fee-free places are subject to availability; limit of three fee-free apprenticeships.

What the source says

Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 15 Oct 2026.

the NSW Government will cover your student fee for new apprentices
tafensw.edu.au