Free Fees criteria for school leavers enrolling in 2011
 Waiariki Institute of Technology anticipates continuing the Free Fees scheme in 2011, subject to Waiariki Council approval in November 2010.
Waiariki is encouraging early enrolments in order for students to secure their place in the courses and qualifications of their choice.
Comparison of Costs Studying at Home verses Away (PDF 73KBs)
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 2011 at Waiariki Institute of Technology (all campuses) for school leavers who have left school any time during 2010;
- 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.
- Free Fees does not cover the following:
- Course-related costs (e.g., textbooks, equipment, uniforms etc.)
- Students’ Association fees
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