Should the government provide free tertiary education?
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@9MHMJX511mos11MO
for schools of the state private schools are exemplary and state schools can be funded by the government
@9G38HKT1yr1Y
Need to meet qualification standards and offer free tuition in last year of education. Or Government scholarships to students who achieve excellence.
Students should be able to claim back 50% of each course cost, where they have achieved a good grade (would need to be a specific grade level achieved, not the top grade but better than just a pass).
@9FPDN571yr1Y
Tertiary education is not as relevant as it once was
@9FPBQFT1yr1Y
Yes but bond those skilled people that we need for x amount of years.
Yes free education, but if it’s a 5 year degree then they must stay in NZ for 5 years after completing their degree.
@9FJHV7ZNew Conservative 2yrs2Y
Yes, with successful passing of exams each year being essential
Yes but only for in demand professions
Free education for areas where there is a deficit in workforce eg nursing
Yes but limited number of qualifications per person
Final years of study should be free, once committed to course.
Yes, but entry should be on academic merit, with a preferential scheme for children whose parents did not attend university.
@9F7LDTXOpportunities2yrs2Y
No, unless to address skills shortages
@9F7G8NJ2yrs2Y
yes or even partly covered, but have to stay in NZ for a certain amount of time ie: 5 years
Yes, but reimbursed once tuition is completed. Charged back if you drop out.
Yes, for some occupations
Yes for jobs that are needed eg doctors
Yes, but only for hard to staff occupations, such as teachers and nurses
@9DPN9RF2yrs2Y
yes, but only for their final year of their undergraduate degree
@9DPKL5B2yrs2Y
Free with a return of service. Failing this results in you paying your fees
@9DN4GCC2yrs2Y
Not free but decreased and/or incentives with no interest student loans.
Yes to a certain value, and it must be repaid if you fail to pass the course.
@9DMBVN92yrs2Y
No, but there should be incentives to stay in NZ such as stepped reduction in student loan debt for each year you contribute to the local economy post-graduation
@9DMB6VW2yrs2Y
For careers that will benefit the country, doctor's nurses, tech jobs
@9DG4SX62yrs2Y
It shouldn't be based on parents income, most students are adults form age 18,
@9DFFG6X2yrs2Y
Yes but only after students have completed their degree. If they only get halfway and decide they don’t want to study at university anymore they should be charged however much they would owe dependent on how long they studied for and what they were studying.
@9DF73NM2yrs2Y
Yes, but return some professions to the apprenticeship status (hospitality, patisserie, culinary, nursing, etc.) and have stricter access levels for certain university programmes based on grade average.
Tertiary education should not be used to make profit. It’s to help advance people in there area to of study and any money made should be taken off tuition fees
Make it last year free not first year
Only if they pass each paper
I am happy with the current arrangement
No, but student numbers should be decreased by higher entry standards, and those that achieve highly get some of the costs returned.
Lower the cost of tertiary study. 6+ thousand dollars a year for certain degrees etc is discouraging people from studying as they can’t afford it and are then basically stuck in NZ till they pay off their loan otherwise they will be charged interest.
@9FZTMQ61yr1Y
I think that Teritary Education should be free in the last year not the first. As an encouragement to keep going.
@96B55YQ2yrs2Y
Yes for key roles/sectors where there is a skills/knowledge/workforce deficit.
@933R68N3yrs3Y
@92VHNTM3yrs3Y
Yes but those who receive a free education must work in NZ for x3 the amount of years they studied for (full time equivalent) otherwise the fees must be paid back.
@8S5G2BX4yrs4Y
I believe that it should not be completely free, such as having the first year free, and more help is needed for those from lower-income families or areas
@8HZ43SW4yrs4Y
Yes but finish the degree first and then give a 'refund' as such once the course if finished
@8HSZZP54yrs4Y
Should be free for the last year in Tertiary
@8HG96834yrs4Y
No but loans should remain interest free
@8GZ5HNG4yrs4Y
The last year should be free, that way only the people that deserve to be there benefit, instead of bored teenages
@8GD5XF44yrs4Y
Yes but should reduce the cost of tertiary education before funding.
@8GBN6TP4yrs4Y
No, but assist students based on their financial position as an individual. (My parents earn over 100k PA but they don't support me, why do I get no support from the government because of this?) also provide incentives for students who achieve excellent grades
@8FGGMF34yrs4Y
If proven capable and have passed. If they pass, then yes. If they don't then they can only be reimbursed 6months of tuition
@8DZYWS75yrs5Y
Free for valued/needed degrees
@8DRCTJ85yrs5Y
if i die of lack of giraffe
@8DLXPZZ5yrs5Y
Yes, if students then repay it by working in New Zealand for a certain amount of years afterwards
@8CJ7QTX5yrs5Y
No, but it should be subsidized
@8CCYDL75yrs5Y
If a person's financial status is low, they should be to discuss a lower rate based on the grades but not make it completely free
@8CCY4S85yrs5Y
Tax benefits/relief should be provided to those who complete their degrees and remain in NZ
@8C6HWWS5yrs5Y
The costs should remain the same, but a lot more scholarships available
Yes, but pay for your degree/diploma/certificate once you complete it successfully
Yes, but only to areas of high need e.g. nursing, teaching, doctors etc
Yes if the county needs this profession or if they are really gifted.
@9CF5F5Q2yrs2Y
No but keep first year fees free
@9B48S3T2yrs2Y
The first year of tertiary education should be free
@99VHHDG2yrs2Y
The last year of a degree should be funded.
@99LZLTH2yrs2Y
Maybe incentives to extend study. Although with current pay why study when you can get the same rate if you don't.
@8J273ZZ4yrs4Y
Only if you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
@8GJQPSX4yrs4Y
Yes - but not undergraduate. It should be free or reduced costs for postgraduate in order to promote our own people to specialize.
@8D9SN9R5yrs5Y
Yes, but only in the latter years as a reward once they have proven their commitment to studying
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