Kore utu Fees Free tertiary study

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington students may be able to get Fees Free funding after completing their first eligible qualification.

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Fees Free

Starting tertiary study or work-based learning for the first time? You may be able to get Fees Free after you complete your first eligible qualification or programme in 2025 or 2026.

Fees Free covers the cost of your fees for your final year of study, or final two years of work-based learning, up to $12,000.

When you enrol, you will need to pay your fees. To help you cover this cost, you may wish to apply for a student loan. Find out more about student loans on StudyLink's website.

For more information about eligibility requirements and when it is best to apply for Fees Free, visit Inland Revenue's Fees Free page.

The Government will end Fees Free for the final year of tertiary study and final two years of work-based learning on 31 December 2026.

If you complete an eligible qualification or programme in 2026, you can apply for Fees Free within 12 months of finishing, up to 31 December 2027.

If you complete your qualification or programme after 31 December 2026, you will not be eligible for Fees Free.

IRD number

While you are studying with us, we will request your IRD number. This will make it easier to apply for Fees Free after you complete your first eligible qualification or programme.

You can provide your IRD number in Pūaha—Student Portal.

You do not need to provide your IRD number if you have already received Fees Free or you know your qualification or programme is not eligible.

Need help

If you would like to speak to the University team about studying at Victoria University, you can contact us on 0800 04 04 04, email us at info@vuw.ac.nz, or book a course planning session.