Community Programs
2.4 Post-Secondary Education – TAFE/VET
Benefits Up to $11,000 per financial year.
Eligibility
Students must be:
- A dependent child or an IBN member.
- Enrolled in an accredited vocational education course at a TAFE or private RTO (Registered
Training Organisation) See training.gov.au. - Studying at levels from Certificate 1 to Advanced Diploma. This includes apprenticeships, traineeships and VET in Schools.
AVAILABLE items
- Up to 100% of study fees including applicable VET fees.
- Study expenses including computers and supplies, books, uniforms, child care fees, etc.
- Tools and equipment if not covered by the employer or other sources.
- For full-time courses of over 6 months in duration:
- Accommodation allowance up to $5,500 per financial year (conditions apply).
- Travel support (conditions apply).
Items NOT available
- Fees for non-accredited short courses, professional/trade registration and licences.
These expenses are available under Program 6.1 Employment and Skills Training. - Historical course fee debts.
- Daily food and fuel expenses.
- Rental bonds.
Conditions
- ABSTUDY is NOT a condition of this program, but eligible students are encouraged to apply. IBN will assist with your application.
- Accommodation support – for full-time courses of more than 6 months duration. Only available for
student residential boarding and private rent through an agent. - Travel support – for full-time courses of more than 6 months duration. Eligible students must access
State government Student Travel subsidies or ABSTUDY Fares Allowance where available. - Multi-year funding may be subject to satisfactory attendance and academic progress.
- Student withdrawal – IBN may seek a refund of fees already paid to the RTO.
Supporting documents
- Program application form 2.4
- Proof of enrolment
- Supplier invoices or quotes showing payment details
- Evidence of ABSTUDY entitlement (if eligible)
- Accommodation – Invoice from the student residential boarding or rental agent.
- Student Travel subsidy (DoT) or ABSTUDY Fares Allowance form
- Academic progress report (for multi-year requests).
Application Processing Time
Up to 10 working days once all the documents have been received by IBN.
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