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Tertiary Education
 

Fees-free Tertiary Education and Industry Training 2018

SBHS —

Kia ora,

Minister of Education, Hon Chris Hipkins, has announced that fees-free tertiary education and industry training is now a reality for first-time students enrolling in courses for 2018.

From 1 January 2018, eligible learners will be able to access fees free tertiary study and industry training. The Tertairy Education Commission will be responsible for implementing the fees-free policy.

Who is eligible?

In summary – learners who are New Zealanders who finished school in 2017, or if they will be finishing school during 2018, qualify for fees-free. People who are not recent school leavers and have done less than half a full-time year of education or training may also qualify.

feesfree.govt.nz

We recommend prospective learners check their eligibilty and any next steps they may need to take by visiting the Fees-Free website, feesfree.govt.nz.

For school leavers using the website we recommend they have their NSN on hand.

Tertiary courses enrolled at school

Taking tertiary courses while enrolled in school will not count against a student’s future eligibilty for fees-free tertiary education. Although, potential tertiary students will not be entitled to free-fees study while enrolled at school.

More information

· feesfree.govt.nz – to check eligilbity, next steps and frequently asked questions

· careers.govt.nz – Is fees-free tertiary education calling you to study?

· tec.govt.nz – for more detailed information for providers and industry training

· beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-chris-hipkins - for Minister Hipkin’s Press Release