FUNDING INFORMATION AND ELIGIBILITY
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You may be able to access government-subsidised training, even if you’ve studied before. That means less out-of-pocket cost and a clearer path to the skills that lead to real work.
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Subsidised training means the South Australian Government contributes towards the cost of an accredited course.
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Government Funding Eligibility (SA)
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Eligibility criteria are set by the SA Government and may change.
Visit mytraining.skills.sa.gov.au or contact Milcom to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.
Basic Eligibility
You may be eligible for government-funded training if you live or work in South Australia AND are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen, OR
- A permanent Australian resident, OR
- An eligible visa holder (see list below)
Age Requirements
Adults:16+ years and not enrolled at schoolStudents:16+ in Year 11-13 doing SACE, OR Year 10-12 with a Training Contract
Eligible Visa Types
Subject to change — confirm with Milcom before enrolling
✓ All Permanent Residency Visas✓ Skilled – Work Regional (491)✓ Skilled – Regional Provisional (489)✓ Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494)✓ Business Innovation & Investment (188)✓ Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (790)✓ Bridging Visa A (010)*✓ Bridging Visa B (020)*✓ Bridging Visa E (050, 051)*✓ Bridging Visa F (060)*✓ Temporary Protection Visa (785)*✓ Partner Visa Temporary (820, 309)✓ Temporary Humanitarian Stay (449)✓ Temporary Humanitarian Concern (786)✓ Skilled – Regional Sponsored (475, 487)✓ Skilled Independent – Regional (495)✓ Senior Executive Provisional (161)✓ Investor Provisional (162)✓ State Sponsored Business Owner (163)✓ State Sponsored Senior Executive (164)✓ State Sponsored Investor (165)
In South Australia, approved training providers can offer courses with government support through Skills SA. This means the South Australian Government contributes towards the cost of tuition for eligible students.
Some additional costs may still apply, such as learning materials, uniforms, equipment, or student services. Any fees will be clearly explained prior to enrolment
Lower your study costs
You may be able to access government-subsidised training, even if you’ve studied before. That means less out-of-pocket cost and a clearer path to the skills that lead to real work.
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