Is my course, credential or programme eligible for Fees Free?
An eligible course or credential for a provider-based learner is a course or credential that is:
- funded by the TEC from:
- the Non-Degree Delivery at Levels 3-7 on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework and all Industry Training (DQ3-7) fund, but excludes provision that would previously have been funded through the Industry Training Fund; or
- the Delivery on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework at Levels 7 (Degree) and above (DQ7+) fund; or
- grants under section 556 of the Act for tertiary provision towards a qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) at Level 3 or above, or a micro-credential at Level 3 or above approved by the NZQA; and
- not part of a school learning programme or secondary-tertiary programme.
An eligible programme for a work-based learner is a programme that is:
- at New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) Level 3 or above;
- approved by the NZQA;
- funded by the TEC through the Non-Degree Delivery at Levels 3-7 on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework and all Industry Training (DQ3-7) fund and would previously have been funded through the ITF;
- comprised of at least 120 credits (which includes all New Zealand Apprenticeships); and
- not part of a school learning programme or secondary-tertiary programme.
Please contact your tertiary education organisation if you’re not sure about your course or programme eligibility.
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