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Considering tertiary education but find yourself putting it on the back burner as a result of potential tuition fees and time commitment? Fees Free education in New Zealand can help by offering your first year of tertiary study or two years training up to the value of $12,000, completely fees-free!

Considering tertiary education but find yourself putting it on the back burner as a result of potential tuition fees and time commitment? Fees Free education in New Zealand can help by offering your first year of tertiary study or two years training up to the value of $12,000, completely fees-free!

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New Zealand Certificate in Business (Level 3)

Do you like the idea of making a difference in the world through business? This short course provides an overview of small business in New Zealand and will teach you how to identify business opportunities, assess a business’s viability, prepare a busin...

Crown Institute of Studies -  Course
Study Method Blended, In-class
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Small business owner/operato... +2
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New Zealand Diploma in Tourism & Travel (Level 5)

This diploma-level course provides a broad overview of the NZ Tourism Industry, with emphasis placed on developing strong business management and communication skills for future leaders of the industry. Graduates will have excellent knowledge of indust...

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Study Method Blended, In-class
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Business development coordin... +3
Crown Institute of Studies -  Course

New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)

This course builds upon your existing skills and knowledge in hospitality and helps you to ‘think like a manager’. People are at the heart of the Hospitality industry, and you will learn not only how to manage staff, but also how to provide amazing exp...

Crown Institute of Studies -  Course
Study Method Blended, In-class
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Hotel shift supervisor +4
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New Zealand Certificate in Travel (Level 4)

This programme is designed to give you working knowledge of the travel industry. Graduates will have the skills and experience to get a job and start contributing immediately to their organisation. You will learn the fundamentals of Amadeus, a software...

Crown Institute of Studies -  Course
Study Method Blended, In-class
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Events coordinator +4
Crown Institute of Studies -  Course

New Zealand Certificate in Tourism (Level 3)

Want a job that lets you travel around the world, and meet exciting new people? Maybe help someone plan their holiday of a lifetime? Come and study Tourism at Crown! This entry-level course is designed for students with minimal or no prior experience i...

Crown Institute of Studies -  Course
Study Method Blended, In-class
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Airport check-in agent +4
Crown Institute of Studies -  Course

New Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Craft) (Level 4)

Uniquely developed by bakers for bakers. Jumpstart your craft baking career & become qualified in 18 months! This programme was created because we saw there was a real skill shortage in the craft baking industry and high demand for well trained, sk...

Skills4Work -  Course
in partnership with
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Study Method Blended, In-class
Location Auckland
Job Outcomes Specialised bakery stores +7
Skills4Work -  Course
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New Zealand Trade Butchery (Level 4)

Uniquely developed by butchers for butchers. Jumpstart your butchery career & become qualified in 18 months! This programme was created because we saw there was a real skill shortage in the butchery industry and high demand for well trained, skille...

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Study Method Blended, In-class
Location Auckland
Job Outcomes Full-time trainer +8
Skills4Work -  Course
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New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace) (Level 5)

Play an important part in the future of education in New Zealand by helping adult students to learn essential skills in literacy and numeracy. If you’re a foundation level educator, this programme is a great way to meet your professional development go...

Open Polytechnic -  Course
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Vocational educator +2
Open Polytechnic -  Course

New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5)

If you’re employed as an adult educator in an academic or workplace setting, this base qualification will build on your knowledge and skills so that you become proficient in your field of work and can promote equitable outcomes for adult learners. Once...

Open Polytechnic -  Course
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Vocational or workplace educ... +1
Open Polytechnic -  Course

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)

Kick start your business career with the New Zealand Diploma in Business (L5). This qualification will equip you with general and specialised business knowledge and skills that you can apply in a range of operational roles in NZ Businesses. You’ll stud...

Open Polytechnic -  Course
Study Method Online
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New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)

The New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) qualification will provide you with a broad understanding of the core concepts and practical skills in Information Technology. This is a useful qualification to gain valuable fundamental c...

Open Polytechnic -  Course
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Location Anywhere
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New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4)

This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to establish, operate, grow and sustain your small business in a bi- and multi-cultural environment. You’ll study business planning and monitoring your performance against the plan, customer ser...

Open Polytechnic -  Course
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Small business owner
Open Polytechnic -  Course

New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)

This programme will give you the skills and knowledge to effectively manage teams to achieve organisational objectives in a bi- and multi-cultural environment. You’ll study internal and external environments, leadership styles, how communication assist...

Open Polytechnic -  Course
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes First-line manager
Open Polytechnic -  Course

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)

Gain technical knowledge and skills to perform administrative office tasks and produce a variety of business documents. This qualification will provide you with the technical knowledge and skills to perform administrative office tasks and produce a var...

Open Polytechnic -  Course
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Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Receptionist +5
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New Zealand Fruition Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 6)

This programme develops the skills and knowledge of those employed within horticulture production enabling them to contribute at an advanced technical or managerial level. This programme focuses on the specialist requirements for ‘process improvement’...

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New Zealand Early Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 3)

This program is intended for people who want to participate in the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children in an entry-level career role. The program is aimed at people who want to progress into a career or further study in Early Ch...

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Location Tauranga
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New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration (Level 6)

Take your technical skills to the next level with this specialist IT qualification, specially designed for top achievers wanting to become network architects or similar. You will develop practical and theoretical knowledge of hardware and software, net...

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Study Method In-class
Location Tauranga
Job Outcomes IT Technician +4
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New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5)

Get modern hands-on IT training which will make you an asset to any business. Develop a broad understanding of the core concepts and practical skills in Information Technology, with a Technical Support focus. Learn how to provide a high standard of IT...

EmployNz -  Course
Study Method In-class
Location Tauranga
Job Outcomes Computer Technician +5
EmployNz -  Course

New Zealand Certificate in Culinary Arts (Level 4)

Already a whiz in the kitchen? Turn your talent into a career with our Level 4 culinary arts programme. Gain hands-on training in our state-of-the-art commercial kitchens and learn innovative culinary skills from top chefs. Plus, you’ll graduate with r...

Ignite Colleges -  Course
Study Method In-class
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Restaurants +7
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New Zealand Certificate in Culinary Arts (Level 3)

Love food? Whip up a new career at Ignite Colleges’ recently-opened cookery school. Learn from top chefs in brand-new commercial kitchens, gain skills the cookery industry urgently needs, and build real industry experience with an internship....

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Study Method In-class
Location Auckland
Job Outcomes Chef
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What is Fees Free Education?

Fees Free study is a New Zealand government initiative that was launched in 2018 that allows prospective learners to study at a tertiary level at 0 costs. This applies to you if you’ve just graduated from high school, or if you’re an ‘adult learner’ (someone who is 19 years old and enrolling or currently enrolled in a school).

This funding can be used towards most forms of tertiary education, whether that be a Diploma, a Bachelor’s degree or some form of training (e.g. apprenticeship).

Depending on the form of tertiary education you choose to enrol in, any fees-free entitlement that isn’t used during the first calendar year of study (1st January – 31st December) can be carried over into future years of education. This means this funding has the potential to fund your entire tertiary education qualification!

By completing a qualification, you’re opening yourself up to a world of opportunities including advancing in your career which could then lead to the achievement of more personal goals like going on a holiday or saving for a house!

Am I Eligible?

Below are some key eligibility criteria for Fees Free study.
  • New Zealand citizen
  • New Zealand ordinarily resident
  • An Australian citizen or permanent resident who’s lived in New Zealand for a total of 3 or more years

Conditions

  • You need to be a recent school leaver; or
  • Have completed less than half a year of full-time tertiary study or training at Level 3 or above

It’s important to note any tertiary education undertaken as a secondary school student does not apply to the above conditions.

If you’re unsure whether you’ve undertaken more than half a year of full-time tertiary study it’s best to check how many EFTS you’ve completed.

How do I check if I’m eligible?

The easiest and fastest way to check if you’re eligible for fees-free is to enter your National Student Number (NSN) into the New Zealand Government’s Fees Free website.

This number is assigned to you when you enter formal education in New Zealand and allows for the effective organization of all the relevant information about your education history. If you don’t know you’re NSN, you can ask your current school for it or you can contact the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

Where can I study to receive Fees Free in NZ?

Most tertiary education options are eligible to be Fees Free providers.

Check out the list below to see if your institute is eligible:

  • Institute of Technology
  • Polytechnic
  • Private Training Establishments
  • University
  • Wānanga

What if I want to complete an apprenticeship?

Industry training is still considered a form of tertiary education. So, if you’re looking for an apprenticeship or you’re an employer looking to take on an apprentice, Fees Free is an option for you!

If you choose to apply for Fees Free and you’re successful, yours and your employer’s training costs will be covered for the first 24 months of your apprenticeship (up to the value of $12,000)!

Similarly to if you were applying for free university NZ, you should check your eligibility via your NSN number or the NZQA website.

StudyLink

What is it?

StudyLink is a New Zealand government student loan and student allowance initiative that helps students financially plan, budget and pay for fees associated with study, such as course fees, compulsory course-related expenses (e.g. textbooks) and daily living costs (rent, groceries etc.).

StudyLink eligibility can vary, depending on variables such as your study load, course type, living situation and age.

StudyLink and Fees Free

To apply for Fees Free, you don’t need to have StudyLink and vice versa. Fees Free works in such a way that your eligible fee help will be paid directly to the institution or trainer with which you’re studying. StudyLink can make payments either to the education provider or to the individual (depending on if financial help is directed towards course fees or living expenses).

StudyLink is a great service if either the course you wish to do does not meet the Fees Free criteria or if your fees will exceed the maximum Fees Free help of $12,000. Furthermore, if you need financial assistance during your study for living or course-related costs, a StudyLink loan or allowance is also an option.

*Please note that if you’re undertaking a training program or apprenticeship you are not eligible for a StudyLink loan or allowance.

Fees Free offers students the chance to further their education with as minimal study fees.

If you’ve been thinking about studying or you’ve just begun a tertiary course, check your eligibility for this amazing opportunity to kickstart your future career!

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