SA Funding

An individual may be eligible for a subsidised training place if they live or work in South Australia, and:

• are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or
• are a permanent Australian resident, or
• hold a state sponsored visa on a pathway to permanent residency (see Eligible visa types)

And are:

• 18 years or over and not enrolled at school.

To double check your eligibility please visit the SA Training Eligibility Check

The South Australian Government is currently expanding access to courses on the Subsidised Training List. Eligible individuals can now:

• Enrol in courses regardless of your previous qualifications
• You can complete more than one qualification

Eligible individuals may be able to access subsidised training based on these criteria.

Certificate III level or above:

Entitlement to subsidised training:

Two training places at Certificate III level or above

The following visas are eligible for subsidised training:

• All permanent residency visa holders
• Skilled – Work Regional (subclass 491)
• Skilled – Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489)
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494)
• Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa, subclass 188
• Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV), subclass 790
• Bridging Visa A, subclass 010*
• Bridging Visa E (BE), subclass 050 and 051*
• Temporary Protection Visa (TPV), subclass 785*
• Bridging Visa B (BVB), subclass 020*
• Bridging Visa F (BVF), subclass 060*
• Partner Visa (Temporary), subclass 820 and 309
• Temporary Humanitarian Stay visa (subclass 449)
• Temporary Humanitarian Concern (THC) visa (subclass 786)

Visa holders with the following repealed provisional visas are also eligible for subsidised training:

• Skilled – Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489)
• Skilled – Regional Sponsored Visa (subclass 475)
• Skilled – Regional Sponsored Visa (subclass 487)
• Skilled Independent – Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 495)
• Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa (subclass 161)
• Investor (Provisional) Visa (subclass 162)
• State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) Visa, subclass 163
• State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa, subclass 164
• State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa, subclass 165

To check a visa type, visit the Department of Home Affairs. or contact Milcom Institute

To check any work or study entitlement conditions attached to a visa, visit the (VEVO) Australian Government’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online service.

Some subsidised courses have specific pre-requisites and are only available to certain students, such as those with an apprentice or trainee Training Contract.

To explore available subsidised training options, refer to the Subsidised Training List.

Training providers contracted by Skills SA to deliver subsidised training must complete an Upfront Assessment of Need (UAN) for all prospective students.

The UAN process ensures students receive the support they need to enrol in the right course, at the right time, and successfully complete their training.

For more information see Upfront Assessment of Need

Individuals will be required to contribute a student fee based on:
– Chosen qualification or course
– Funding program eligibility
– Concession eligibility

Milcom 2026 Funded Tuition Fee Schedule for South Australia

Milcom provides comprehensive support to ensure all students succeed:
– Academic and technical support
– Literacy, numeracy, and accessibility assistance
– Student wellbeing and mental health guidance

For more information access on our student wellbeing and support page or view our  Student Handbook