Who is eligible?

Are you:

• 15 years old or over?

• No longer at school?

• Living or working in NSW?

• An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen?

If you answered ‘Yes’ to all of the above questions, you’re likely to be eligible for Smart and Skilled subsidised or fee-exemption training.

What courses offered by Orana are available for subsidised or fee-exemption training?

Subsidised or fee-exemption training is available for the following courses:

• 10904NAT Diploma of Social Media Marketing

• SIR50217 Diploma of Visual Merchandising
  

What other entry requirements are there?

Before you start your course, you’ll need to provide us with your Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you don’t already have a USI, you can apply for one online here - it’s free, easy and quick to apply. If you don’t remember your USI number, you can find it online here.

Who pays for the subsidised or fee-exemption training?

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

What does fee-exemption training mean?

Fee-exemption training means there will be no cost or fees payable for you to study an approved course. The NSW Government will pay for all associated fees for your course.

What does subsidised training mean?

Subsidised training means that the NSW Government will pay a large portion of the fees associated to study an approved course. Depending on your personal circumstances, and as set by the NSW Government, the NSW Government may pay between 65%-85% of your course fees.

Am I guaranteed to access subsidised or fee-exemption training?

No. Subsidised and fee-exemption training is subject to availability and is dependent on your personal circumstances.

How can I find out what I’m eligible for?

Fill in your details here and we’ll confirm if you’re eligible for subsidised or fee-exemption training.