Everything You Need To Know About Springboard+ 2026 | Free and Funded Courses
What is Springboard+?
Springboard+ is a Government Initiative that provides free or 90% funded higher education. If unemployed, courses are completely free, and if employed, the applicant pays 10% of the course fees. Springboard+ courses are perfect for people who want to upskill or reskill, or who want to get back into the workforce but need certain qualifications or academic achievements first. The programmes that are supported under the Springboard+ initiative are industry-led.
Are Springboard+ courses free?
Springboard+ courses are free for unemployed individuals seeking employment.
Level 6 programmes are 100% funded for the employed, whilst Levels 7, 8 and 9 are 90% funded.
Am I eligible for Springboard+?
To be eligible for a free Springboard+ course, you must be unemployed or actively seeking work. If you are employed, you must pay 10% of the Level 7, 8, and 9 Springboard+ course fees. To learn more about eligibility, click here.
How do I apply?
Looking to apply for a Springboard+ course? View the Springboard+ courses offered at Griffith to find the right course for you. Then, all you need to do is select “Apply” and follow the links to the relevant Springboard+ web page to apply. Applications are now open.
When do Springboard+ courses start?
Springboard+ programmes offered in Griffith College commence in September 2026.
What courses are included in Springboard+ at Griffith for 2026?
This year, Griffith is offering the following Springboard+ courses:
- Certificate in Music Production for Games - Level 6
- Bachelor in Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering - Level 7
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Sustainable Engineering Management - Level 9
These courses are offered through a variety of study modes and campuses.