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There are lots of fees-free study opportunities available right now at Ara. Explore the options below or get in touch to find out more.

Please note: The Government has advised they intend to change the Fees Free policy from 2025. The details of the change are yet to be confirmed, and we'll update this webpage when we have more information. The Fees Free policy for 2024 is unchanged.

Youth Guarantee

If you’re 16-24 years old, get ahead the smart way with a free Youth Guarantee course.

First year fees-free

Providing you’re eligible, your first year of study at Ara is fees-free.

Community Study

Our Ara Connect community hubs bring a range of FREE and low-cost computing courses