Youth Guarantee

If you are aged 16 to 24, you could study for FREE as part of the government's Youth Guarantee fund.

To qualify for the Youth Guarantee fund, you must meet the following criteria:

Complete an application for a course that is covered by the Youth Guarantee fund.
Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Be 16 to 24 years old at the time the course starts. Learners who are 15 years old and hold Ministry approved early leaving exemption from their school may also be eligible. This exemption must be in place before the course starts.

Priority places will be given to students who:

have not yet achieved NCEA Level 1 or NCEA Level 2; or
have completed a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification through a Youth Guarantee provision programme.

All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status is required. Programme entry criteria may apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact Studylink for more information.