Training cost reimbursements

The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study or training will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free policy will replace it, starting from 1 January 2025.If you are a first-time tertiary learner in 2025, you may be able to get Fees Free for your final year of study or training. If you are eligible, you will need to apply for your entitlement through IRD from 2026 onwards.

For more information about the transition from first-year Fees Free or the final-year Fees Free policy, visit FeesFree.govt.nz.

Am I eligible?

You are eligible to claim reimbursement of your provider’s invoice for a Competenz learner directly from us if:

Your employee is enrolled in a Competenz training agreement and is eligible for Fees Free.
Your provider invoices you for the training and assessing of an eligible learner and you pay their invoice directly.

Not sure if you are eligible to claim reimbursement? Use this form to find out.

How do I claim reimbursement for Fees Free?

For any questions about the Fees Free training reimbursement process, please email us.