Fees Free information Q&As

As you may be aware the Government has changed the Fees Free criteria, starting in January 2025.
What does this mean for you?

Question: If I signed up for fees free in 2024 what does this mean?

Answer: If you signed up in 2024 fees free will continue until the end of December 2025. Not for the full 24 months, like the original policy.

Question: As I signed up in 2024 am I still eligible for the final year free?

Answer: No you can’t double dip. You will only get fees free until December 2025.

Question: If I sign up in 2025 what am I entitled to?

Answer: Under the new scheme you will be entitled to your final year fees free.

Please read through feesfree.govt.nz information and contact TEC Fees Free directly to review your eligibility.
Read more about fees free here.

Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) contact information

• Phone: 0800 601 301 or +64 4 462 5201
• Email: [email protected] or complete the contact form on tec.govt.nz/contact-us
• Website: feesfree.govt.nz or tec.govt.nz

Ministry of Education contact information

• Phone: +64 4 463 8000
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: education.govt.nz