Should tuition at public universities be free?

Yes, but should be on a bonded basis, a qualification should need to be completed and then the loan paid off

Only if you pass

first year should be free but dependent on the results of secondary studies. succeeding years can either be free or not also depending on the first year results

Free for first year

Some to little help with costs?

Yes, for the last years not the first years, reward the people who really want to be finish and show commitment

No but all students should be able to get a student allowance

Yes for the final completed year of study

Yes, tertiary education for all could easily be funded by properly taxing businesses, corporations and the super wealthy

No, write off a portion of a student's debt on successful completion of the course.

I think the first-year should still be free and be used in the system

No, but jobs such as nurses and teachers should have their student loan wiped clean after 5 years of working in NZ.

Yes, but once passed, the students should have to give back to nz. 2 years (or so) serving the country

Yes, if the course is completed

First year free, and the better a student does academically, the less it should cost them to study the following year.

Yes, but make it a work for its scheme like free education but you have to work in NZ for 10 years etc

Yes but if a student fails due to lack of attendance then they are liable for full cost of fees

Yes but the requirements to enter university should stricter

No, but tuition costs should scale with family income, and be free for low-income students with excellent grades or for below average income students applying to STEM degrees or those of identified critical skill shortage.

Depends, They can lower the tuition for a people who is low income student, or provide scholarships for student who have good grades

it should be for the first year so it gives people a chance to go and then decide if its what they want to keep going with it

I think that fees free is i great idea and we should keep that going as it can help get people in to uni

Depends on he job status eg nurse doctors should be made to stay in the country for example 2-3years to get back the effort put in

2nd yr free because that's when students are showing serious commitment. Plus pay nursing and med students fees in exchange 4 bonding for same time

Yes. But on becoming qualified all students using tertiary education in NZ should be indentured to work in NZ for at least 5 years

consideration for students in their final years so there is already a commitment to finish. Lower cost to study overall

Government should offer your last year of tertiary education free, as an incentive to get people to stay at university, and hopefully come out as functioning, earning and spending members of the economy

No, but it should be less. and shouldn't depend on what your parents earn on weather you can get student allowances etc, as many students don't get financial help from family. but wont get accepted because there parents earn too much

Yes, I believe the government should change the current first year free study to one year free study for any New Zealander. This would incentivise upskilling for Kiwis with BA's that would like to further their study.

free as long as they don't fail more than once, and cannot be used to earn multiple degrees. It the national deficit is too much, provide one year of free education for those in their final years

the first year free fees should be the final year free fees... encourage students to stick to it rather then change their mind every year.

I think the first year free was a mistake and a lot of people use it for a free year of doing nothing. Why did they not make the last year free so only people who were prepared to complete the study could benefit. The costs for students to live in the halls of residence is outrageous.

Subsidised to lower income, based on grades, repayable by compulsory paid governmental/municipal employment period directly after graduation for a predetermined set period

I believe tuition costs should decrease over the course duration. The last year would be free. Gives more incentive to complete their studies.

Third/final year free if passed most courses and completed all course requirements. Maybe funding for courses that lead to careers in needed job sectors.

Yes but you must complete your study and work.in nz for more than 5 years. If you do not finish or stay you must pay back with interest

Yes but not untill final year and only for education, health.

For certain careers, nurses teachers etc

For particular skills

Pay for 1st year. The second-year price is dependent on first-year results, better grades = less cost. The third year is free.

Implement a higher standard of education, that is more important than cost

free if they pass the exams

Yes, for certain subjects

for what we dont have enough of such as doctors nurses teachers yes but on condition for each year tax funded payed education they give nz a year of paid service

Below income students but some reciprocal arrangement to stay in the country afterwards and not head off overseas

Yes, last year to be free. Additional allowances for students in highly sought after career paths. Higher taxes for those that leave the country

It should be free after you have worked for so many years after studying

Fees paid back after the the student passes the year

Yes, but only in your final year

1st year free as Current

Yes but the tertiary cost should only be paid for when the course is completed

Yes, but a bond system to retain graduates in NZ

Keep the first year free and continue this if they pass clearly. and offer more assistance with living expenses.
Bond people to work in Nz a year for each year they are supported after they graduate. Bonded years could be in needy countries deemed part of this.

Yes but refunded after ten years working in NZ in that field post study

They should be free if degree is completed and passed. It would encourage students to put in the best effort.

Yes, but with stipulations where the loan is wiped if the person stay living in NZ for 3-5 years following graduation

Not until childcare for under 5 is free first! This is far far more important. Research shows that the first three years are so important yet we are poring more at the wrong end of our children’s education.

Student debts take up to 20 yrs to repay. It deters people from tertiary education so we lose skill sets we need for aiding future generations. It affects their ability to buy houses etc. There does need to be some better equity in assessing need for a loan. Perhaps be bonded to a profession for an agreed time after being given a loan or attaining a degree. Like an apprenticeship. If they do not finish there studies they have to pay the loan back.

Yes, as long as the student stays in NZ and contribute to our society for a deemed length of time

only for NZ citizens and residents.

Yes, only the last year of university course which they should be completing

Only for subjects which benefit NZ inc socioeconomically

One year free (the last year of the first programme you are applying for)

Scholarship, family income

Students who fully complete there planned study’s should be back paid 20% of the Total course costs, however vocational training such as apprenticeships should be free

No, but the one year fees free should be the last year of study not first.

It should be for the last year

Yes for skills that are needed. And only if you pass.

No, but free for low-income students with excellent grades, but if you quit you have to pay.

Yes for professions we experience worker deficits in like healthcare and education. Let people get a loan for their commerce degrees

There should be increased scholarship opportunities for students from low socio-economic backgrounds. And more financial opportunity for students looking to engage in careers currently in shortage, eg: paid practicum time for student teachers and nurses

leave it be

Yes for professions we have a dedicit of like healthcare professionals etc.

In 3rd year or after

Only for first year

3rd year free not first

Yes, but the minimum standards should be increased

All tertiary students should receive the student allowance. Stop looking at parents income.

The third year should be free, not the first

Free for those training in government jobs eg teachers nurses etc

Yes but only for programmes/degrees that have a shortage of skilled workers.

Free in first year of study.

Yes but only for one( first ) vocational pathway

Yes, but only for one degree

Free last year of degree as an incentive to finish

No, but should provide more scholarships & fund areas where there are shortages

Yes, for some qualfiictions, and or subsised fee's

Yes, only if the students pass courses otherwise they have to pay

No. But fees for areas where more people are needed should be incentivised (eg. decreased charge for nursing students or pay while on placements)

Is should be subsidised to a flat fee that is affordable for all degrees

Yes, but the first year only

No, but should provide more scholarship options for low-income students and excellent grades relative to the quality of their education. Should stretch beyond funding for the first year.

Yes, but then graduates should be bonded to working in NZ for 10 years

Yes for important degrees like law, engineering, medicine, architecture but not for things that don’t help our economy like art degrees

Third year students with good grades so they show they are serious about their studies

Yes but only for specific fields in demand or that will help with climate change.

Yes, but only in areas where there are skill shortages

Targeted for areas like health and teaching

Yes but it is a refund after a minimum grade is achieved, and only for citizens