Should the government provide free tertiary education?
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@9DYVGHW2yrs2Y
I agree with the firs year free and perhaps lowering tuition costs across the board. More assistance for those doing courses in skills shortage areas such as a training wage or similar for those doing nursing, midwifing, or similar courses that prevent the ability to have a steady job during study (similar to a trades apprentice or hair dressing etc)
@9FTBDZY1yr1Y
Yes with a bond to stay in New zealand for same number of years as education takes or pay back costs
@9FCH6R62yrs2Y
Yes but only for people studying courses that qualify people into skilled areas where resources are low in NZ (e.g doctors, nurses, teachers etc)
Maybe not free, but lowered rates for citizens as they're currently too high.
The current system is unfair if a student is living away from home flatting and under 23 years old the parents income is still taken into account disallowing the student to get an allowance. Therefore the parent/parents have to pay living expenses, food, power etc for their adult child living outside of the family home
Yes, but credit should be provided upon completion of degree.
@9DFV9LB2yrs2Y
Yes for approved courses that are important to NZ, Healthcare, education, engineering etc
@9DCQRTT2yrs2Y
No but universities should be held accountable for excessive earnings and capital gains.
@8G74BWL4yrs4Y
Yes but for the last year of study for bachelor and higher
Yes, but fees should only be repaid on completion of education
Yes, for students who have shown particular abilities and work ethic, including technical and manual skills not just academic
Yes, but only for subjects where industry shortages exist
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