To be eligible for a subsidised, fee-free, or half-price course in Western Australia, you must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Residency

   • You currently live in Western Australia.

2. Age and Schooling

   • You are aged 17 or over and not enrolled in secondary school.
     (Note: Year 12 school leavers can access subsidised places from 23 October.)

3. Employment

   • You are employed and working at least 20 hours per week.

   • You are not employed under a traineeship with your current employer for more than 3 months.
     (Existing worker trainees are not eligible for fee-free training.)

4. Citizenship or Visa Status
   You are either:

   • An Australian citizen

   • A permanent resident

   • A holder of one of the following eligible visas:

     • Subclass 309, 444, 785, 786, 790, 820

     • Bridging Visa E (050 or 051) with a valid application for 785 or 790

     • Bridging Visa with valid application for 866

     • Dependent or spouse of a primary holder of a 457 or 482 visa

     • Ukrainian citizen on Subclass 449 or 786

     • Afghan citizen on Subclass 449

What if I have already started or paid for my course, and now it's free?

• If you commenced units in a course or skill set prior to it becoming free from 1 January 2023, you will pay the regular course fee rate for those units until 31 December 2022. Training will become fee-free from 1 January 2023.
   
• If you commence units in a course or skill set on or after 1 January 2023, you will be eligible for a refund if you paid fees previous to that date. If you think you may have overpaid for your course, please contact your TAFE college or training provider to request a review of your payment and a refund if applicable.