Paying for Tertiary Study like uni and TAFE
When you explore and research courses to study after Year 12, it is important to also plan how you will pay for study. Fees for tertiary study can be large. Don’t stress! Financial help is available.
Exploring Options
Let’s talk scholarships and bursaries!
Good news! You may be eligible for a scholarship, bursary or financial incentive, which can take the pressure off studying after year 12.
The Australian Defence Force
Have you ever thought about a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force? Did you know there are over 200 different job roles in the Australian Defence Forces (ADF)?
School collectives & partnerships
Many schools are working together to give Year 11 and 12 students more course and training choices. It’s known as either a ‘collective’ or ‘school partnership’.
Certificates. Diplomas. Lets talk VET
VET stands for Vocational Education and Training. It’s practical, ‘hands-on’ and industry-focused learning. You choose your course (and you’ll find hundreds across all sorts of industries) and how you go about it.
Virtual learning in Years 11 & 12
In Tassie, Year 11 and 12 students can study all sorts of subjects and courses through Virtual Learning Tasmania (VLT).
University of Tasmania High Achiever Program
Are you killing it with your assignments and love an academic challenge? UTAS has a program for proven academically talented Year 11 and 12 students.
‘University Connection Program’ (UCP)
If you’re in Year 11 or 12, you can have a crack at completing units in a uni course you’re interested in. And you’ll pay no fees – nice one!
ASbA is a smart way to ‘learn and earn’
ASbA stands for Australian School based Apprenticeship (ASbA). In a nutshell, it’s an apprenticeship or traineeship that you do while still at school.
How to CRAAP Test a career website
The internet is a brilliant way to gather information on all sorts of careers. But don’t believe everything you read. Some career websites are much better than others.