Should the government provide free tertiary education?
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Yes, for the last years not the first years, reward the people who really want to be finish and show commitment
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
A hybrid model... government to fund final year of studies. Incentive then is to get to final year on your own and be rewarded with a year of not having to find funding. Also believe sponsors could fund final year or final two years of they see potential student that would suit their business etc.
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.
Support or partial funding for relevant tuition that serves to add value in NZ and for a career. Eg health, engineering, teaching (not languages, art, sport, history, religion, dramatics)
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.
only if the degree/course/masters ect is completed
Yes but only if they graduate
For certain careers, nurses teachers etc
No, but should be subsidized and offer more scholarships for doctors etc
No we can't afford it. A grant system would be helpful
free if they pass the exams
Yes - but free for NZ born students only.
No, maybe subsidise if you pass the qualification
Yes, but only if the student passes the previous year. First year free.
not free for all but lower for all
It should be free after you have worked for so many years after studying
They should be free if degree is completed and passed. It would encourage students to put in the best effort.
@9FJHV7ZNew Conservative 2yrs2Y
Yes, with successful passing of exams each year being essential
Maintain first year fees free
Yes - upon completion of qualifications within specified timeframe and performance.
yes if the course started is finished, if a person does not finish then they must pay the full amount, unless obviously a decent reason for not reason, eg illness
Yes but not for the first year, they should reward the students that succeed not waste money on the ones that go for the first year because its free then not carry on after that.
No, first-year free is a good policy but to make tertiary education free we must balance our national deficit and ultimately base subsidies on family income.
Only for subjects which benefit NZ inc socioeconomically
Yes but only after they have worked here for 5-10 years in their respective trained field
No, Although instead of fees free in the first year it should be the last year
Current up front fees with partial rebate on successful completion of course.
Yes - For there first degree only then they must work in that field for the time it took to undertake the degree
Provide assistance for the last year, not the first to ensure the subsidy is not wasted with student dropping out prematurely.
Postgraduate study should be free but not undergraduate.
Make it free only if the student gets a degree.
Offer refund or partial refund of fees per paper passed annually
Yes but subsided for the last year of study and the degree must be completed
All tertiary students should receive the student allowance. Stop looking at parents income.
Yes, but only if they stay for 5-10 years
Yes, but only for in need occupations such as doctors and nurses
Yes but only for programmes/degrees that have a shortage of skilled workers.
For high demand courses only i..e nursing, doctors etc
For some courses/study yes
@9F9GY2ZNew Conservative2yrs2Y
Yes but only for one( first ) vocational pathway
No, we should keep it as first year free
No, but should provide more scholarships & fund areas where there are shortages
No but with a solid view to fully funding bright lower income students with good grades.
Yes, but only to cover the first years fees for students that complete their studies
No, but students Like nursing and midwifery should be paid on placement
Yes for important degrees like law, engineering, medicine, architecture but not for things that don’t help our economy like art degrees
Tertiary should only be covered for Pat year not first
Third year students with good grades so they show they are serious about their studies
Free final year, not first year.
Yes if the time is given back as using their degree in NZ at completion. Ie doctors stay in NZ to work.
Yes but it is a refund after a minimum grade is achieved, and only for citizens
Free in year 2 or lst year
Yes, but reimbursed once tuition is completed. Charged back if you drop out.
Yes, but half of what they currently are
Free tuition for essential services that can be tied to NZ for a set period..e.g. teachers and doctors
No, make either the last year of training free or free for occupations that are lacking staff
Yes, but only for courses where we have a national skills and education shortage.
Yes, but only for career paths that are critical to the country's society as a whole (ie. healthcare) and only year by year upon completion.
Free for target areas such as nursing or teaching
Yes, but only for selected critical career paths, ie nursing
for areas where there is skill shortage
Reimbursement after achieving degree.
No, but only for the final year based on subjects that are needed for NZ’s economy to grow and post grad students to need to stay in NZ for up to a period of 10yrs to work in that industry.
@9DW2QBVNew Conservative2yrs2Y
Yes, providing the student completes the programme
Adopt a system like the Netherlands. Tertiary debt wiped on successful completion
When degree completed then government should pay back 1/2 or all the fees
The government should stop guaranteeing student loans. That way the cost of tertiary education comes down. And it's affordable to most. Or do a fee refund scheme on completion of the degree. That way people don't abuse the system
There should be more bursary, funding, scholarship allowances based on academic achievement
Yes but only in the last year of study as a reward for the hard work
@9DSKPSQNew Conservative2yrs2Y
The current system works, free first year and student loans.
Pay First year and as a reward to committing to the education, second or third year free
Remain first year free and that’s it
Yes but it should be based on the amount of Taxes your parents have paid in the time that your children were at secondary school.
Student allowance threshold needs to increase
Yes, but there should be free access at first, and then restrictions on milestones to be met.
Yes to a certain value, and it must be repaid if you fail to pass the course.
Yes, for the first year dependant on if you pass. Cost of the rest of the years should be lower in general.
Yes but only for the final year or 2 of study
It should be free but if you fail you have to pay
I feel parents income should not come into eligibility as they are adults, able to vote, go to pubs etc
no but they should set a maximum price for the tuition for the uni students and regulate it to encourage it.
Yes, but only for selected subjects and on the proviso that they work here afterward
Only if they pass each paper
I am happy with the current arrangement
Yes- retrospectively once course passed and employed as a tax paying contributor for a period of time
last year should be free instead of first year
Yes, on stem programs and what our future needs are like teachers, nurses,
As is currently the first year only
Yes on completion of a diploma/degree
No, but the costs should not be expensive for New Zealand students, all Kiwi students deserve to have access to education within their own country. It should be more expensive for international students.
It should be free for training the specialists we need and then endenture these graduates for 5 years.
Yes, as long as the degree is completed.
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