What is a government funded course?

Government funded course are any courses that are paid for entirely or in part by the government. The funding itself is actually managed by The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) which is an executive agency of the government. The ESFA funds a variety of standalone courses and apprenticeships.

Will Centrelink pay for a course?

Centrelink approved courses allow you to receive Centrelink payments while you study a course. Centrelink approved courses vary from each provider and come with different regulations and criteria depending on each individual’s circumstances.

Who are eligible for government funding?

15 years old or over, and. no longer at school and. living or working in NSW (or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person living in specific NSW border areas), and. an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.

Who is eligible for skills first funding?

To be eligible for Skills First government funding in Victoria, you must be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen. If you are over 20 years old, you are only eligible for subsidised training for courses leading to a higher qualification than you already have.

What courses are the government Subsidising?

Government Funded Courses (NSW)

• JobTrainer. JobTrainer is an Australian government initiative to help young Australians get the job skills they need to find employment.
• Skills Checkpoint.
• Smart and Skilled.

What is Skills First Victoria?

Skills First is a Victorian Government program that helps people access vocational education and training. If you are eligible, you can apply for a government-subsidised place, which means the government will contribute to the cost of your training.

What are skills first courses?

The Skills First program provides government-subsidised training for students who meet the eligibility requirements.

How can I take part in a government-funded course in Melbourne?

Your eligibility to take part in a government-funded course in Melbourne depends on a variety of factors – this will be determined by your education provider when you enrol in a specific course. You can take part in a maximum of two government-subsidised courses in one year (including courses on the approved Foundation Skills List).

What is a government-subsidised course?

These Government-subsidised opportunities are presented by training providers and RTOs who have a set contract with the Victorian Government which allows them to offer government funded education and training. This means that the government will contribute to the costs of a course for students who qualify for subsidy.

What government financial support is available in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, Government Financial Support is available to eligible students. These Government-subsidised opportunities are presented by training providers and RTOs who have a set contract with the Victorian Government which allows them to offer government funded education and training.

How many government funded courses can I start?

You are limited to beginning a maximum of two government funded courses at equal qualification.