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How many students received the tertiary fees-free scheme in 2022, 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 2022, 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 2022, broken down by type of education provider. TEO subsector Number of learners using first-year Fees Free in 2022 calendar year University 26,984 Polytechnic 10,765 Wānanga 445 Private Training Establishment 5,591 Total 43,292