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Financial assistance, student grants and scholarships

Are you eligible for financial assistance?

Please contact us for a chat about your options, if you have financial difficulty. Our Support Services staff can help you explore other funding opportunities and payment arrangements.

Apprentices

Depending on your Australian Apprenticeship and your situation, you may be eligible for financial support. Find out more via https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/financial-programs

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is an Australian Government loan scheme available if you are studying approved courses at diploma or advanced diploma level. View more information on VET Student Loans

Concession card holders

If you enrol in a Victorian Government subsidised course you may be entitled to a concession on your tuition fees if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, or Veterans Gold Card (or if you are the dependant spouse or child of the card holder). To claim the concession you must provide proof of eligibility at the time of enrolment. For further information contact our Administration Services team.

Payment plans

A range of fee payment options are available at Wodonga TAFE. Students entering into a payment plan are required to pay an application fee of $30 plus 10% of total course fees due at enrolment, followed by regular direct debit payments from a nominated bank account until final payment is received prior to completion of their course. Payment plans are not available for diploma/advanced diploma courses as the VET Student Loans scheme is available.

Deferment of upfront component of fees

If payment of the upfront component of your course fees will cause undue hardship in the short term you may apply to waiver the upfront fee component and incorporate this amount into the schedule of your direct debits. For further information contact our Support Services team.

Financial hardship

If payment of the full amount of fees will cause undue hardship for you or your family, you can discuss alternate financial options. If, after exploring all avenues of financial assistance, hardship is still evident you can apply to have part or all of your fees waived on the grounds of financial hardship. You must also provide relevant evidence. You will be required to put your case to a member of Wodonga TAFE’s executive team. For further information contact our Support Services team.

Student loans

The Wodonga TAFE Student Loan Fund is available to all students enrolled at Wodonga TAFE, and must be repaid within six months. Student loans cannot be used for payment of course fees. For further information contact our Support Services team.

Centrelink

Information is available to students requiring Centrelink assistance and allowances. For further information contact our Support Services team.

Scholarships

At Wodonga TAFE, we’re committed to supporting your education journey. Our range of scholarships is designed to ease financial pressures and reward dedication, helping you focus on achieving your goals. Explore the opportunities available and take the next step toward your future today!

First Nations Scholarship

Scholarships are available to First Nations students.  Scholarships are to support any additional fees the students might need for learning materials or uniform for accredited training courses. If successful in being awarded a scholarship, you will receive up to 50% of the cost to a total of $750 per student per course. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by a panel for approvals.  Applications are ongoing and always open. 

To apply please see this form: Information an Application Form.

Principal’s scholarship

Wodonga TAFE has established Principal’s Scholarships to support Year 12 school leavers enrolling in certificate I to advanced diploma qualifications. Scholarships are awarded on merit basis determined by local secondary college principals. If you are a Year 12 school leaver, please contact your local high school or secondary college for further details.

Victorian TAFE Network Hospitality Scholarship Program

This scholarship is managed by William Angliss Institute; however, Wodonga TAFE Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) students are eligible to apply.

The Victorian TAFE Hospitality Scholarships program was introduced to address shortages of skilled labour in the Victorian hospitality industry in both regional and metropolitan Victoria and to support new talent with career opportunities. Of Wodonga TAFE courses, this scholarship applies only to Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821)

The value of the scholarship is $10,000 per successful applicant, in accordance with the Scholarship funding agreement.

Visit Wodonga TAFE's Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) page here: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Wodonga TAFE

You can apply and learn about the application process and eligibility by visiting the William Angliss Institute website: Victorian TAFE Network Hospitality Scholarship Program.

Charles Sturt University Pathways Scholarships

The Charles Sturt University often have various scholarships available to TAFE graduates.

Learn more here: Scholarships for students from TAFE or studying a TAFE / Charles Sturt pathway - Scholarships (csu.edu.au)

Regional Disability Worker Scholarships

The Victorian Government is supporting those studying disability support work in regional areas to become qualified and start exciting careers.

The scholarships will support more disability workers to deliver services in regional and rural Victoria. It will do this by providing financial support to complete a course in disability, assisting them with the unpaid placement component of their study.

Scholarships of $3,500 will be available to eligible students studying CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability). 

Round 1 applications will open on Monday 25 November 2024 and close on 20 December 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit Regional Disability Worker Scholarships webpage.

Downer Building and Construction Women's Scholarship

Downer is excited to offer two Building and Construction Scholarships for women from the Albury Wodonga region in 2025. The aim of this scholarship is to provide financial support to the value of $6000, for women who are wishing to pursue a career within building and construction industry and are enrolled in the Certificate IV Building and Construction (Site Management) With Wodonga TAFE. 


Applications are now open and close 6pm 14 February 2025 - Learn more 

Other scholarships and assistance

Information about a variety of scholarships and different types of assistance is also available from the following websites:

  • Variety Educational Scholarship - Variety is a Children’s Charity that provides access to Educational Supplies and Technology for young people living with financial hardship, disability or chronic illness to increase and encourage their educational goals. Applicants must be living in Victoria and aged 15-17 years of age. They must also be enrolled in full-time primary, secondary or tertiary education . i.e. in school years prep – 12, TAFE or other educational institution.. Applications for the 2025 academic year open on 1 September 2024. More information can be found here: Variety : Variety Educational Scholarships
  • The Good Universities Guide's scholarship search www.gooduniguide.com.au/scholarship/search

Further information

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