Free Fees Criteria for School Leavers Enrolling in 2012

We are pleased to advise that the Free Fees scheme will be continued in 2012 and are encouraging early enrolments in order for you to secure a place in the courses and qualifications of your choice.

• 2012 Free Fees flyer (PDF 860KBs updated 24/01/12)
  
• Comparison of Costs Studying at Home verses Away (PDF 3.33MBs updated 24/01/12)

Waiariki Institute of Technology is pleased to advise that the Free Fees scheme will be continued in 2012. Waiariki is encouraging early enrolments in order for students to secure their place in the courses and qualifications of their choice. The Free Fees scheme is similar to previous years with the exception of a few changes. The terms are outlined below:

• Tuition is free for the first year of study in 2012 at Waiariki Institute of Technology (all campuses) for school leavers who have left school any time during 2011;
  
• Courses must be 12 or more weeks in duration;
  
• Full-time or part-time courses are included;
  
• Courses must be Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) funded;
  
• Two qualifications are exempt from free fees: Bachelor of Nursing, and Certificate in Adventure Tourism;
  
• Students will be required to pay the full fees to Waiariki upon enrolment, whether by StudyLink student loan (which is interest free) or cash; and
  
• Upon successful completion (i.e., a "C" pass or better per course), Waiariki will repay the StudyLink student loan or refund the student if they paid cash. For example, if the student received a "C" pass or better in seven of the eight courses they enrolled into, Waiariki will repay for the seven courses but not the eighth. (Refunds will be processed at the end of the year).
  
• Free Fees does not cover the following:
  • Course-related costs (e.g., textbooks, equipment, uniforms, etc.)
    
  • Students' Association fees
    
  • Development Levy
    
  • Student Amenity cost
    
  • NZQA credits cost

2012 Youth Training
Whakaōati Taiōhi 2012

What you get:
• As an early school leaver aged 16 or 17, Waiariki Institute of Technology's Youth Guarantee programme means you can begin your tertiary studies for FREE
• You will study in a highly supportive environment
• You may be eligible for Work and Income's independent living allowance
• You can aim for higher qualifi cations, higher wages and a better future

What you don't get:
• You won't have fees or levies to pay up front
• You won't have a student loan debt to repay for your fi rst year of study. Read more>>

For more info: Youth-Guarantee-poster (PDF 607KBs)