18987 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Written Question

Published date: 25 May 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18987 (2026)
Question asked:	11 May 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Tertiary Education
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	19 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18987_2026
Document guid:	f476f27f-5224-450c-ae5b-45c94477a14e

18987 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education: How many students received the tertiary fees-free scheme in 2024, if any, broken down by type of education provider (university, polytech or PTE)?

Hon Penny Simmonds: 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