More fee free study places

January 23, 2014

Candice Davis, EIT New Zealand Diploma in Business studentEIT youth scholarships, partially funded by the government’s Youth Guarantee (YG) scholarship scheme, has  now been extended to 18 and 19 year olds who wish to study up to Level 3.

In addition to YG, due to funding changes by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) there are now also fee free study opportunities for 2014  for all those students who are studying at Level 1 or 2 and are 20 to 24 years old.

Support for young New Zealanders is at the heart of these changes, which will provide them fee free opportunities to gain the foundation skills essential for higher level education, training, and/or employment.

Please note: Students need to be under 25 years of age at the time of the programme start. Course Related Costs and Student Services Levy may  still apply. Check eligibility for Student Allowances by visiting Studylink’s website. Go to www.studylink.govt.nz.