Should the government provide free tertiary education?
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@9G6KVPJ1yr1Y
No, but the current first year free system has been effective in getting people that otherwise would not have gone on to further study into tertiary environments and then gives them a bit of time to arrange payment plans for the following years
@9G3BQZB1yr1Y
I think it should be discounted or refunded for careers that are need in this country once qualified so education is completed
@9G393661yr1Y
Free for relevant practical courses - not plilosphy or arts type degrees. Universities need to tighten their belts and decrease fees as they are frivalous.
@9FYTGYQ1yr1Y
Yes 100%, with the cost of living as high as it is and students needing to study and work in order to earn enough in life to literally just survive. The least the government can do now is to provide if not all free tertiary education, then at least the first two years of it free.
Yes in sectors that are crying out for staff. Eg. nursing and teaching. Don’t have the first year free, rather reimburse the first year when they graduate
Maybe last year free instead of first year of study. Consideration of reverting back to if excellence or merit endorsed in NCEA then a certain amount of money is given to each year of study
Last year should be with contract to stay in nz for 5 years
Fees free should be on completion of complete programme to discourage individuals pulling out without completion.
Yes but anyone who does not graduate will be required to pay it back
no, there should be more aid from the government but not free tuition
Yes but only in areas where we need the skills with bonding
@9FDR5C42yrs2Y
Fees free for last year of tertiary education
Yes. In areas where we as country have a need (medical, education, etc) the courses could be funded or free but have a mandatory time that the they most then work is NZ.
Yes, but only for in need occupations such as doctors and nurses
Yes, but repaid if student drops out or doesn't pass
@9F3JWTH2yrs2Y
Yes if you have excellent grades at High School and end up graduating your degree at uni
@9DY6WXGOpportunities2yrs2Y
Only for skill shortage areas
Yes, but only if there is an agreement that the person will stay in NZ for at least 5 years following graduation
@9DW99GK2yrs2Y
Yes, but as a final year payment for actually completing the study, not a first year.
When degree completed then government should pay back 1/2 or all the fees
@9DT8TLZ2yrs2Y
Yes, for needed professions ie medicine, teaching
Yes, But only after the student has completed their qualification, can they be eligible for 1 year back pay into their student loan OR have their full tuition paid, but they must stay in NZ for 5 years post study.
@9FR8XPN1yr1Y
No, but tuition costs should decrease for STEM subjects and for low-income students with excellent grades
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