Fee Free is a NSW and Commonwealth government initiative to support vocational training and skills development across NSW
All Smart and Skilled eligible students undertaking one of the priority courses in 2024/25 will not pay a fee. The goal is to increase access to vocational training and skills development across NSW and to provide greater opportunity for the people of NSW to secure employment in in demand and future focused industries.
Additional information about Smart & Skilled Fee Free is available on the NSW training services website.
Interested in learning more about how you can utilize Fee Free to fund your training goals?contact one of our course advisors today.
NSW Smart & Skilled Fee Free:
Forsythes Training have currently exhausted our allocation of Smart and Skilled Fee Free funding for the financial year 2024/25. If further funding becomes available we may offer selected courses.
Speak with Forsythes Training today re targeted industries and priority areas for Training Services support.
Courses places with partial funding under Smart and Skilled funding for the 2024/25 financial year are now full. This page will be updated if further funding and course placements become available in 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
From December 2022 the NSW government has expanded the eligibility criteria for Smart & Skilled Fee Free to include Fee – Free training.
To be eligible for a fully subsidised place you must continue to meet Smart and Skilled eligibility guidelines which are:
live or work in NSW
be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or a humanitarian visa holder
over 16 years of age
have left school
Now its the time ... Take the leap and get qualified
NSW Fee Free is a government program focused around supporting vocational training and workforce skills development across NSW by funding over 200,000 vocational training positions relevant to the jobs of the future.
Am I eligible for NSW Fee Free?
To be eligible for a fully subsidised place you must continue to meet Smart and Skilled eligibility guidelines which are:
live or work in NSW
be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or a humanitarian visa holder
have left school
If you would like help determining your eligibility or would like to register your interest in fee-free training please contact us today.
How does NSW Fee Free work ?
Fee Free provides fully funded training qualifications that help improve employability and facilitate skills development in NSW. Students will need to meet the eligibility criteria and be registered for a USI (Unique Student Identifier).
Eligible students can apply for their chosen course and work with their registered training provider to organise their application. If you would like help determining your eligibility or would like to register your interest in fee-free training please contact us today.
When was NSW Fee Free introduced?
NSW Fee Free was launched in December 2022
When does NSW Fee Free end?
Enrolment in the Fee Free program will end once your provider has exhausted their caps
How do I apply for NSW Fee Free?
If you meet the eligibility criteria, have a USI, and funding is available, you can apply for a fully funded program through Forsythes Training by contacting us here or by registering your interest on one of our Fee Free courses.
What If I am not eligible for NSW Fee Free?
If you don’t meet NSW Fee Free eligibility criteria you may be eligible for other government funded programs.
If you would like help determining your eligibility or would like more information on your available options don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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