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. *All free study is subject to funding confirmation.
First Year or Final Year Fees Free
If you are a first-time tertiary learner, you may be able to get Fees Free for study or training starting in 2024. If you are eligible, we’ll organise payment of your fees with the Tertiary Education Commission.
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 scheme will replace it, starting from 1 January 2025.
To find out if you are eligible for First Year Fees Free study (ends December 2024) visit the Fees Free website.
You can get more information on the Final Year Fees Free scheme here, or contact the NZST team for more information on the enrolment process.
To make the enrolment process as smooth as possible, we ask that as a first step, you create a RealMe login. If you need additional support on this process, please submit your application or enquiry and we can help you with this.
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.
Study for FREE* with one of our eligible courses below
Certificate in Tourism (Aviation, Tourism and Travel)
Level 3
24 weeksTake off on an adventure with our tourism, travel, and aviation program! Gain customer service and communication skills, and learn about tourism destinations, aviation law, and more. The perfect place to start your career in the travel and tourism industry, or launch your dream job in flight attending.
Certificate in Tourism
Level 416 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 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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© 2023 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.
