Free study options at WITT
Free study options at WITT
We have several study programmes that are offered free at WITT this upcoming Semester (starts mid February 2027).
See a list of free options below. If you would like any assistance, we're here to help! You can find out contact details here.
Free face to face delivery at WITT
Free programmes starting in 2027
- New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners (Level 1)
- New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki, Reo Rua) (Level 1)
- New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki, Reo Rua) (Level 2)
- New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2)
- New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)
- New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Rural Pest Control) (Level 3)
- Micro Credential Intro Engineering Maths (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)
Free online study programmes at WITT
Intakes throughout 2026 and 2027
Governments' Fees Free Scheme
Fees Free will finish at the end of 2026
The Government has announced it is ending Fees Free for the final year of tertiary study and final 2 years of work-based learning.
If you complete an eligible qualification or programme in 2026, you will still be able to apply for Fees Free within 12 months of completing, up to 31 December 2027. For more information, read more on the official IRD pages: Fees free will finish
For more information on whether you still may be eligible and when it is best to apply for Fees Free, visit Fees Free – Inland Revenue.
Other finance options
Is your study choice not free? Check out these finance options
Youth Guarantee
If you are 16-24 years old and haven't studied at a tertiary institute before, you could be eligible to study for free with Youth Guarantee. Youth Guarantee is perfect if you are ready to move beyond school but still want to study. It includes a full range of student support services to assist you while you study, such as individual learning plans, career planning, advice and mentoring. Entry criteria apply and places are strictly limited. Find more information on our Youth Guarantee page.
Contact the Youth Guarantee Coordinator on [email protected]
Or text/call 027 742 7378 for more information.
Māori Pasifika Trade Training
MPTT is a fees-free scholarship offered exclusively for Māori and Pasifika people aged between 16 and 40. Learning with NZQA accredited training organisations (like WITT) with extra support from a dedicated MPTT Coordinator.
At WITT, we have the privilege to have MPTT's Programme Manager Mel on-site. Find more information and her contact details at Taranaki Futures homepage.
Scholarships
There are many scholarships available to assist with your study. StudySpy is Aotearoa's largest database of scholarships. Find out more at StudySpy.
In case you'd like assistance, You can also book an appointment with WITT's scholarship coordinator.
Studylink
StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). The service helps students make choices about their student finances, including Student Allowances and Student Loans. For more information contact StudyLink on 0800 88 99 00 or visit studylink.govt.nz.
Alternatively, you can book an appointment with a StudyLink officer at our WITT campus.
Apply Early
For all the finance options above, you’ll need to enrol as soon as you’ve made your study choice. The earlier you apply, the better your chances of securing the financial support you’re eligible for.
Certain Scholarships and Youth Guarantee places can be limited and are often allocated on a first-in, first-served basis, so applying early can give you a significant advantage. StudyLink applications also take time to process.
Once you’ve chosen your programme, get your enrolment underway and then focus on organising your finances. We’re here to help you understand your options and guide you through the process, so you can feel confident and prepared to start your study in 2027.