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Fee Free Study Options
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Fee Free Study Options
Youth Guarantee & Foundation
Take the first step with our Level 3 course. If you are aged 16-24 you might be eligible for Youth Guarantee Funding.
Find out more about Youth Guarantee here.
*All free study is subject to funding confirmation.
First Year or Final Year Fees Free
The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study or training will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free policy will replace it, starting from 1 January 2025.
If you are a first-time tertiary learner in 2025, you may be able to get Fees Free for your final year of study or training. If you are eligible, you will need to apply for your entitlement through IRD from 2026 onwards.
For more information about the transition from first-year Fees Free or the final-year Fees Free policy, visit FeesFree.govt.nz.
Get Started with Fees Free
Interested in finding out more? The NZST team are here to help. Fill in your details and we will give you a call to chat through your options.
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To be eligible for fees-free study, you must meet certain criteria and be enrolled in an eligible course.
All NZST Certificate and Diploma programmes are eligible for fees-free study under the current government scheme. To access Youth Guarantee funding (for ages 16-24) you must apply for our Level 3 Certificate in Tourism only.
To check if you meet the requirements for fees-free, visit the Fees-free website and enter your National Student Number (NSN). If you don’t have an NSN, contact your Student Support Advisor.
Find out more about Youth Guarantee options here.
You may be eligible if you haven’t previously undertaken more than 60 credits (half a year of equivalent full-time tertiary education, 0.5 EFTS) at Level 3 or above on the NZQF. For more information please visit FeesFree.govt.nz.
Study for FREE* with one of our eligible courses below
Certificate in Tourism
Level 4
16 weeksElevate your tourism game! Gain a deep understanding of NZ's tourism industry, special interest tourism, hotel and hospitality operations and more. Your tutors are industry experts and you'll learn from them in a fun and collaborative environment. Take that next step towards an exciting career in tourism.
Certificate in Flight Attending & Aviation
Level 416 weeksThis course covers all things aircraft aviation, from grooming to customer service, safety and emergency procedures and more. Ideal for those dreaming of a career as a flight attendant or cabin crew member, or in airline operations.
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© 2025 New Zealand School of Tourism is one of the trading names for the registered PTE Yoobee Colleges. Your enrolment is with Yoobee Colleges Ltd and your qualification is issued by Yoobee Colleges.
