Study for free*
Explore the different fee-free study options available
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New to Tertiary study?
Get your first year free*If you’re planning to start studying for the first time, you may be eligible for fee-free study. This includes the equivalent of one year’s full-time study fees-free.
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Free study starts here
Level 1 and 2 programmes are fees-free*Left school without getting your NCEA Level 1 or 2, School Certificate or 6th Form Certificate? Start here and go anywhere with our free* Level 1 and 2 programmes.
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Are you 16-19 years old?
Study for free* with Youth GuaranteeAs part of the government's Youth Guarantee scheme MIT has free* spaces for 16-19 year olds to study and get a Level 3 certificate qualification.
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MPTT Scholarships
Māori and Pasifika Trades TrainingAre you NZ Māori or Pasifika, 16-40 years old, and want a trade qualification? Find out if you qualify for a MPTT Scholarship, see what programmes you can study and apply today.
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Preparation courses
For employment and everyday lifeWith our preparation for employment and everyday life courses, you’ll develop your communication and job search skills, as well as your confidence and independence so that you're work-ready.
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Need help?
Contact the Ask Me! team todayOur experienced Ask Me! advisers are here to help you make the decisions that are right for you. So no matter what you're looking for, the team can guide you through the process.
* All Level 1 and 2 programmes excluding First Aid certificate courses will be free in 2019 for New Zealand citizens, residents entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely, and refugees and protected persons (under the Immigration Act 2009), of all ages, that are eligible for tertiary study. Free Study for Level 3 may be available for 16 to 19 year olds (Youth Guarantee). Free study for up to one year for Levels 3 and 4 may be available under Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT), a government-led training initiative to encourage young Māori and Pasifika people to gain trade qualifications. [All free study is subject to funding confirmation]. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact Studylink for more information.