Don’t let financial worries get in the way of you achieving your goals. There are a number of options available to help you pay for your study, and some of our programmes are even free.
Fees Free
Starting tertiary study or work-based learning for the first time? You may be able to get Fees Free after you complete your first eligible qualification or programme.
Fees Free covers the cost of your fees for the final year of study or final two years of work-based learning, up to $12,000.
When you enrol, you will need to pay your fees. To help you cover this cost, you may wish to apply for a student loan. Find out more at .
For more information on the eligibility requirements and when it is best to apply for Fees Free, visit .
Free Programmes
Four of our programmes are currently free to study. These free programmes are:
Student Loans and Allowances
StudyLink provides financial support to students and connects them with the information they need to make informed financial and study decisions. StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development.
Student Loans and Allowances are for New Zealand citizens and residents. The is a free, easy tool you can use to find out what help you qualify for, and choose if you want to apply. This is the best first step to take when applying for StudyLink.
Training Incentive Allowance
If you receive a benefit from Work and Income, you might be eligible for financial assistance through the Training Incentive Allowance (TIA). TIA can help cover the cost of course fees and other study costs for some courses.
TIA can help you pay for things like books, childcare, equipment, and transport while you are studying a Level 1-7 course of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. All courses at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Academy are NZQA accredited.
To learn more about TIA and apply, visit the .
For Help Applying
If you need support in accessing these funding sources or completing the application process, please arrange a meeting to speak with a member of our team by emailing recruitmentandadmissions@futureskills.co.nz.