Education is for everybody

genU Training accesses state and federal government subsidies to keep learner costs competitive. How much you pay depends on your personal circumstances including where you live, the course you choose and your eligibility to access government subsidised training.

Fee options:

How much you pay depends on your personal circumstances, which may include:

  • Free – If you meet the eligibility criteria and the course is part of the free training initiative.
  • Concession – For students who have a concession card from Centrelink or the Department of Veteran Affairs and meet the education and age criteria.
  • Standard – For Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who meet the education and age criteria.
  • Full fee (Fee for Service) – For anyone who does not meet the above criteria.

In addition to tuition fees, some courses may have amenities or material fees. This information will be available on the individual course page if relevant.

Any Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen living in Victoria can now enrol in government-subsidised training regardless of their prior skills and qualifications. Use the links below to check which genU Training courses are funded. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.


Check your Eligibility for the Skills First Program
Download Victorian qualification fees

Any Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen living in South Australia can now enrol in government-subsidised training regardless of their prior skills and qualifications if they meet the education and age criteria. Use the links below to check which genU Training courses are funded.


Check your eligibility
Download South Australian qualification fees

genU Training does not currently access government funding in ACT, QLD, NT or WA. Fee for Service applies in these states.

Download ACT, QLD, NT, WA qualification fees

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies. Use the links below to check which genU Training courses are funded.


Check your eligibility for the Smart and Skill Program
Download the NSW qualification fees

This training is subsidised by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania. Eligibility criteria applies. Use the links below to check which genU Training courses are funded.


Check your eligibility
Download the TAS qualification fees

Fees for short courses, microcredentials and our Training U For Work courses are fee for service unless otherwise stated. Fees are listed on each course page.

How and when you pay depends on the type of course. Remember, if you have trouble making payments, meet with your Training Coordinator to arrange a payment plan.

Short courses for individuals (less than 2 weeks)

  • Total cost under $1,500 = full payment due with enrolment.
  • Total cost over $1,500 = $1,500 deposit due with enrolment. Balance due at the completion of the course.

Short courses for groups (less than 2 weeks)

  • Full payment due prior to commencement.

Long courses (more than 2 weeks)

  • Total cost under $100 = full payment due with enrolment.
  • Total cost over $100 = minimum $100 deposit or ten per cent of course fee (whichever is greater, maximum $1,500) due with enrolment. Balance due via direct debit payment plan instalments over the course duration.

If you believe you’re entitled to a refund, send a written request to your Training Coordinator or Training Manager using this Application for Refund of Training Fees form. Please allow 30 days for refunds to be processed. Your Training Coordinator or Training Manager can provide details about the status of your refund.

Refunds are available for short courses if:

✔️ Learner withdraws more than 7 days before the course commences. All fees refunded, less material costs (where provided).

Refunds are available for long courses if:

✔️ Learner withdraws more than 14 days before the course commences. All fees refunded, less material costs (where provided).

✔️ Learner withdraws less than 14 days before the course commences. All fees refunded, less a $100 administration fee and material costs (where provided).

✔️ Learner withdraws after the course commences. All fees refunded, less a $100 administration fee, material costs (where provided) and pro rata tuition fees (total nominal hours of commenced units multiplied by the hourly rate on the learner’s statement of fees).

Download the full copy of our Fees, Charges and Refund Policy and Procedure