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Course Participation Assistance

Course Participation Assistance helps people who are attending short-term employment-related training courses (normally less than 12 weeks).

Who can get it

You may get Course Participation Assistance if you:

  • are on a benefit or stand-down for a benefit
  • are attending an approved course
  • have to pay for the course
  • have extra costs because of the course.

It also depends on:

  • how much you and your spouse or partner earn
  • any money or assets you and your spouse or partner have.

This information is a guide only. Please contact us to talk about your individual circumstances.

How much you can get

This depends on your circumstances.

For more information

For more detail about Course Participation Assistance, you can go to our:

How to apply

Contact us to talk about your circumstances and we’ll explain how to apply.  We’ll normally arrange a meeting with you and will tell you what you need to bring.