Nursing diploma cost to come down

NURSING as a field of study may be about to become cheaper as a result of State Government subsidies.

Cquniversity’s Pro ViceChancellor Peter Heilbuth flagged reductions in the cost of the diploma of nursing.

“At regional, state and national levels, there is a major and growing demand for a wide range of health professionals across Australia,” Mr Heilbuth said. “Government data including from the Department of Jobs and Small Business shows we will need a growing wave of new nurses, health and aged-care workers over the next five years. CQUniversity has a wide range of quality programs, which lead to health careers.”

Diploma of nursing costs now range from $10,800 (subsidised concession), or $12,600 (subsidised) to a full cost of $19, 900. “This represents a $4000 price drop for eligible 2019 students, directly as a result of additional State Government subsidies made available to CQ students through Cquniversity in 2019,” Mr Heilbuth said.

“Further to this, eligible students can apply to use the Commonwealth Government’s VET Student Loans program.”