Tasmanian TasTAFE Tuition Fee Concession

What Is This Payment?

TasTAFE charges tuition fees for many government-subsidised courses. For students on income support or holding a concession card, those fees can be a barrier to enrolling or finishing.

The rule database tags this as a Group B benefit with eligibility_only as its result role. It does not pay money; it reduces the tuition fee charged for your course, so the saving depends on the course.

Eligibility covers full-time students who receive a Centrelink allowance — such as JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Disability Support Pension, Austudy or ABSTUDY — or who hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or Low Income Health Care Card.

How Much Can You Get?

The amount block is eligibility_only with period: none. There is no direct cash payment; the value is a reduced tuition fee, which varies with the course.

• Reduced tuition fees on government-subsidised TasTAFE courses.
• The saving depends on the course fee, so it cannot be stated as a single figure.
• Applied at enrolment once your eligibility is confirmed.

Eligibility Conditions

The eligibility block is an all set, so every condition must pass.

1. Tasmanian resident: state = TAS.
2. Full-time TAFE student: full_time_tertiary_or_tafe_student = true.
3. Qualifying card: concession_card_type is a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or Low Income Health Care Card (or you receive an eligible Centrelink allowance).

If you receive a Centrelink allowance such as JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, DSP, Austudy or ABSTUDY, that also establishes eligibility for the reduced fee.

Bring evidence of your concession card or payment when enrolling so TasTAFE can apply the concession to your fees. TasTAFE (phone 1300 655 307) can confirm the current process.

How To Apply

The channel is a form through TasTAFE, and you need to show your concession card.

• Apply for the concession when enrolling, completing the TasTAFE fee concession form.
• Provide your concession card or evidence of your Centrelink allowance.
• Contact TasTAFE on 1300 655 307 for the current form and fee details.

Read the official Tasmanian TasTAFE Tuition Fee Concession guidance

Rule-Based Scenarios

Scenario 1: a JobSeeker recipient

Mark studies full time at TasTAFE while receiving JobSeeker, so he qualifies for the reduced tuition fee on his subsidised course.

Scenario 2: a Health Care Card holder

Sophie holds a Health Care Card and enrols full time, presenting her card so the tuition concession is applied to her fees.

Scenario 3: part-time enrolment

Because the concession requires full-time study, a part-time student would not meet the eligibility test under this rule.

Scenario 4: no qualifying card or allowance

Ravi neither receives a Centrelink allowance nor holds a qualifying card, so the tuition fee concession does not apply to him.

Common Mistakes

• Assuming it is a cash payment: the concession reduces your tuition fee; it does not pay money.
• Studying part time: the concession requires full-time study at TasTAFE.
• Not bringing your card: show your concession card or evidence of your Centrelink allowance when enrolling.
• Expecting a fixed saving: the reduction depends on the course fee, so it cannot be stated as one figure.
• Overlooking allowance eligibility: receiving a Centrelink allowance such as JobSeeker, YA, DSP, Austudy or ABSTUDY can also qualify you.
• Assuming it covers non-subsidised courses: the concession applies to government-subsidised courses.

Related Benefits

• Tasmanian Fee-Free TAFE — fully free training places at TasTAFE for eligible students.
• Tasmanian Student Childcare Subsidy — up to $400 a year towards childcare for TasTAFE students.
• Tasmanian Adult Education Course Concession — fee relief for adult education courses.
• Tasmanian Student Transport Concession — free or half-fare student travel.
• Austudy — federal income support for full-time students aged 25 and over.
• Health Care Card — federal card giving cheaper medicines and concessions.

Frequently Asked Questions