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How many students received the tertiary fees-free scheme in 2024, if any, broken down by type of education provider (university, polytech or PTE)?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How many students received the tertiary fees-free scheme in 2024, if any, broken down by type of education provider (university, polytech or PTE)?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I refer the member to the list below for how many students received the tertiary fees-free scheme in 2024, broken down by type of education provider. TEO subsector Number of learners using first-year Fees Free in 2024 calendar year University 25,224 Polytechnic 27,350 Wānanga 200 Private Training Establishment 12,679 Total 64,759