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Get financial support for living expenses while you study

Find out what support is available to help with your living expenses while you are doing a training course

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Financial support may be available to help pay for your living expenses while you study. Payments are available for students of all ages and career stages, subject to eligibility.

Also check our Get financial assistance for training and other expenses pages.

The Australian Government offers financial assistance for eligible TAFE and training students, apprentices and trainees.

Income support payments include:

Other payments for eligible students, apprentices and trainees include:

Visit Services Australia(opens in a new window) for more information and eligibility requirements.

Support for apprentices

If you’re an apprentice, you may be eligible for financial and non-financial support from the Australian Government.

For more information, visit support for Australian Apprentices(opens in a new window).

Car registration discounts for trade apprentices

If you’re a trade apprentice using your car for work, you may be eligible for a discount on your car registration.

For more information see the trade apprentice registration discount page(opens in a new window) on the VicRoads website.

More free help and resources

TAFE and Training Line

Get help and information about TAFE and training courses, qualifications and training providers in Victoria.

Skills and Jobs Centres

Get free qualified, independent advice and support on training, career planning and finding a job in your local area.

Training and careers in growing industries

Learn about high demand industries in Victoria. Find out where you could work, what kind of jobs you could do, and what training you’ll need.

Discover training, courses and careers

Find out about skills and training for in-demand and emerging jobs, including free resources and services.

Updated 17 June 2025

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