VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is an Australian Government loan program that helps eligible VET students pay their tuition fees. If you’re studying a CUA50825 Diploma of Music with Queensland College of Music you may be eligible for a VET Student Loan.

To find out more information, click here.

Career Start and Career Boost

Career Start and Career Boost are Queensland Government programs that provide subsidised training at different stages of a career. Both have eligibility requirements that must be met to access funding.

Career Start

• Purpose: Supports job seekers to start their careers, move into more skilled roles, or gain the skills needed for full-time employment.

• Focus: Entry-level training, including Certificate III qualifications and apprenticeships/traineeships in priority industries.

• Key features:

  • Provides foundational skills training, such as literacy and digital skills.

  • Expands access to training in regional and remote areas.

  • Offers supported pathways for women and priority groups into skilled careers.

Career Start is available to eligible applicants of CUA20620 Certificate II in Music and CUA30920 Certificate III in Music.

Career Boost

• Purpose: Helps workers progress in their careers or secure new job opportunities.

• Focus: Higher-level skills development to support career advancement, new roles, or increased productivity and innovation.

• Key features:

  • Funds apprenticeships and traineeships at Certificate IV level and above.

  • Supports general training or employment-based apprenticeship/traineeship pathways.

  • Provides access to skill sets for upskilling.

Common Features

• Subsidised training: Both programs reduce training costs by having the Queensland Government cover a portion of the fees.

• Participant co-contribution: Participants are required to pay a co-contribution fee for their train

Career Boost is available to eligible applicants of CUA50825 Diploma of Music.

To find out more information on both Career Start or Career Boost, click here.