18989 (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:	18989 (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_18989_2026
Document guid:	9727f81c-791e-4195-a406-abdff94c7daa

18989 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education: How many students received the tertiary fees-free scheme in 2020, 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 2020, broken down by type of education provider. TEO subsector Number of learners using first-year Fees Free in 2021 calendar year University 26,145 Polytechnic 16,508 Wānanga 575 Private Training Establishment 8,084 Industry Training Organisation 7,566 Total 58,287