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Fees Free & Government Funded Courses

Study for FREE

Step into a brighter future with our fees free & government funded courses.

Why you should choose our fees free or government funded courses

• Your study will be completely FREE
• Classes are small and tutors are awesome - they’ll treat you like adults, not kids
• You’ll gain qualifications and skills that help you get a job
• You won’t be stuck in a classroom all day - our training is fun and practical
• You’ll build confidence in a supportive, encouraging environment.

First year or final year fees free

If you're planning to start tertiary study for the first time in 2024, you may be eligible for Fees Free support.

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 (ending December 2024) visit the Fees Free website.

You can get more information on the Final Year Fees Free scheme here, or contact NZMA for more information on the enrolment process.

To make the enrolment process as smooth as possible, we ask that you arrange yourself a RealMe account. However, if you need additional support on this process, please submit your application or enquiry and we can help you with this.

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Interested in finding out more about how you can study for free? Fill in your details below and we will send you more details.

Youth Guarantee Funded Courses

A great way to start. If you're not sure what to do, take the first step with a Level 2 Foundation course or one of our excellent Level 3 courses. These practical courses are totally free if you're aged 16-24 and you'll get lots of support from our friendly tutors.

Please note: We currently have very limited spaces available under our Youth Guarantee funded courses. If you are interested in studying at this level, please contact our team through the form above for advice.

Māori & Pasifika Trades Training Courses

If you’re Māori or Pasifika and aged 16-40, you might be able to get a scholarship to pay your course fees for one of our Trades courses. You’ll also get one-on-one career coaching, help finding work, and other learner support.

Limited Time FREE Courses

As an exclusive NZMA promotion, we offer domestic students the following courses for FREE! Check out below for more details.

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