Our access and equity assistance aims to increase opportunities for those who demonstrate a desire to participate in education and may not be able to do so due to financial hardship.
This assistance are designed to improve access to education for you if you are disadvantaged and/or overcoming obstacles to pursuing your studies at SWTAFE in addition to financial hardship.
Selection is based on:
Applicants need to be able to demonstrate financial hardship
Applicants should be able to articulate their commitment and motivation to the course and area of study
Australian citizen or permanent residents
Further conditions apply for Diploma level students (VET Student Loans are available)
Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
