On average, how much does each Youth Guarantee place cost? | Question 29544 (2026)

Answered Question 29544 (2026)

Question published: 24 June 2026
Reply lodged: 2 July 2026

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Asked by

Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

Question

On average, how much does each Youth Guarantee place cost?

Answered by

Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission an average Youth Guarantee place (Equivalent Full Time Student) costs $21,770 (excluding GST). The cost is inclusive of tuition and course costs (tuition fee), transport assistance, wellbeing and pathway support, and exceptional travel.