Smart and Skilled (NSW) Government Funding

The Smart and Skilled program in NSW is training that is subsidised by the NSW Government. The program provides eligible students with the chance to gain the fundamental skill set that is needed to pursue a future-proof career through an education that is subsidised by the Government.

Smart and Skilled offers eligible participants:

Smart and Skilled students typically provide between 10% and 45% of the course cost. The NSW Government then subsidises the remaining cost of the course.

Each government-subsidised qualification has a set price (no matter the training provider), which is chosen by the NSW Government.

You may qualify for Smart and Skilled funding in NSW if you:

If you meet the requirements of everything above, then you may be eligible to enrol in a government-subsidised course.

To participate in the Smart and Skilled NSW Government initiative, your eligibility is dependent on your previous qualifications.

If eligible you can take on subsidised training up to the Certificate III level, regardless of any previous qualifications you may hold.

If you want to take on a higher level of qualification, like a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level, subsidised training is available, but depends on the availability of funding. Your previous qualifications will not impact your eligibility but they can affect how much you pay toward the course.

The first step in applying for the Smart and Skilled funding is to check your eligibility.

A guide to government funded courses and subsidised training for each state of Australia.