StudyEntry PathwaysStart TAFE Now (STN)

Start TAFE Now Course Options

How to ApplySTN Eligibility

The Start TAFE Now (STN) program offers you the opportunity to gain real trade skills and qualifications while still completing high school. You may be eligible to study a fee-free course funded by the Queensland Government under the VET in Schools (VETiS) program. The courses advertised as a VETiS funded are dependent on eligibility criteria. If eligible you can complete only one program using VETiS funding. 

Qualifications that are not funded under the VETiS program, are available to study as a full-fee paying course.

Subsidised Courses

The Queensland Government’s VET in Schools (VETiS) program is fee-free for students. Course specific costs may be applicable, an example would be high vis clothes and safety boots for trade courses.

Applications for Start TAFE Now (STN) are open throughout the year. Course commencement dates will differ depending on course availability. To find out more go to How to Apply to Start TAFE Now.

Please note that courses indicated with an asterisk (*)  are currently being updated to new training packages. 

Non-Subsidised Courses (Domestic Students)

CQUniversity offers the following non-subsidised courses for 2024 as part of the Start TAFE Now program, this means that you will be charged the full course cost. Payment plans are available for eligible applicants. Please note that courses indicated with an asterisk (*)  are currently being updated to new training packages. 

VET Student Loans 

VET Student Loans is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students studying diploma level and above qualifications to pay their tuition fees. It cannot be used for other study-related costs such as accommodation or textbooks. 

To find out more, go to VET Student Loan.

Applications for 2025 Start TAFE Now are open. As some of our 2025 intakes are closing at the end of the school year, we encourage you to act quickly to secure your spot

VET in Schools (VETiS) Funded Courses

Applications for Start TAFE Now (STN) are open throughout the year. Course intakes will differ depending on course availability. Refer to the course page for more information.

Non-Subsidised Courses (Domestic Students)

CQUniversity offers the following non-subsidised courses for 2025 as part of the Start TAFE Now program, this means that you will be charged the full course cost. Payment plans are available for eligible applicants.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students studying diploma level and above qualifications to pay their tuition fees. It cannot be used for other study-related costs such as accommodation or textbooks. 

To find out more, go to VET Student Loan.