NSW Fee Free* is a NSW State initiative, for people who enrol in a priority qualification between between 1 January and 30 June 2025, subject to the availability of a training place and funding.
*Training in priority qualifications is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments.
Students who qualify for Smart and Skilled and would like to enrol in a priority qualification in NSW between 1st January 2025 to 30th June 2025 may be eligible for a fee-free placement, depending on availability. It’s important to be aware that there is a limited number of fee-free places.
To be eligible, you must:
You can apply by clicking the ‘find a course’ button above and select the course you are interested in. At the bottom of the course page use the ‘apply now’ button. Follow the instructions to complete the online application forms. Please read our course information in conjunction with the NTS Student Handbook.
NSW Fee Free program is completely subsidised by the NSW Government. With no cost to you. You will need to fit the NSW Fee-Free criteria (see Eligibility section for details).
No, Smart and Skilled will not be asking you to pay back any fees.
Current contact information for Smart and Skilled as of September 2024.
Website: www.education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw
Phone: 13 28 11
If you would like to access the current Smart and Skilled Fee Administration policy please click this link:
www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/resources/smart-and-skilled-fee-administration-policy
