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 could 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.
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 scheme 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 to check your eligibility for Final Year Fees Free study under the final-year Fees Free policy, visit FeesFree.govt.nz.
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.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Get more info
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to move ahead with NZMA?