While support is available from your employer, you may have some out of pocket expenses that are not covered.
But did you know, there’s a number of grants and rebates available to provide extra assistance as you work toward your career goals?
Here, we provide just some of the initiatives that could be available to you.
Apprentice Vehicle Registration Rebate
A rebate of $100 is available to assist you with the cost of registering your motor vehicle in your first and second year of an apprenticeship.
You must be a first or second year apprentice registered with the NSW Department of Education, and your vehicle must:
• be registered in NSW
• be registered in your name or jointly with an existing apprentice
• be registered for general private or general business use
• have been registered in your name or jointly with an existing apprentice when the registration fee and motor vehicle tax were last paid
• be due for renewal and paid after becoming an eligible apprentice.
VTAS travel and accommodation allowance
Apprentices or new entrant trainees who have to travel more than 110km (return) to attend day or block release training, may be able to apply for financial assistance from the Vocational Training Assistance Scheme (VTAS).
If you're eligible, VTAS will provide:
• a per km travel rate $0.52 from your usual place of residence to the training location
• an accommodation rate $70 per night if your training extends over several consecutive days (block release).
You must submit your claims no later than June 30 following the year of travel.
Country Education Foundation Edward River Region
Applications for the next round of grants are now open.
To support learning in the 2027 school year, the grants are available to 16-25 year-olds who live in or went to school in the Edward River footprint.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a need for the funding, and commitment to achieving their goal.
The grant can be used for any study related expenses, including textbooks, technology to support study, accommodation or travel costs.
Applications close on October 31.
For more information, go to https://cef.org.au/foundations/edward-river/.
Further details and support with your application is available by contacting Mrs Broadbent on 0419 204 295 or emailing cef.edwardriverregion@outlook.com.
• For more information on the listed government grants, or others which may be available, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/apprentices-and-trainees.
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