The Zero Fees Scheme
Southern Institute of Technology offers the Zero Fees Scheme to all New Zealand citizens , New Zealand permanent residents and Australian citizens residing in New Zealand.
The scheme means that SIT covers your tuition fees, so all you have to pay for are the direct material costs for your course.
The Zero Fees Scheme gives you the opportunity to get a quality education WITHOUT a massive student loan. Who wants to be paying off debt for the next 10-20 years? Many of our savvy graduates start their careers debt-free. This is no exaggeration - over a three-year degree course, you can save between $7,000 - $14,000.
How did the Zero Fees Scheme start and when does it end?
The Zero Fees Scheme was introduced in 2001 to try to reverse the declining population trend in Invercargill. Southland is the only region in New Zealand to offer the Zero Fees Scheme - it is a unique system made possible by wide community support. Southland community and business funders contributed $7.25 million over the first three years on top of our government funding, and the scheme was so successful that it has been able to continue ever since. It is currently guaranteed until at least the end of 2015, but we hope it will continue long into the future.
Helping with the Rebuild of Christchurch City
SIT is closely aligned to the Christchurch rebuild thanks to government funding boosts aimed at increasing the number of trained trades people available for the rebuild.
130 full time student placements have been awarded to SIT to train students in the areas of carpentry, joinery, electrical, engineering, refrigeration, architecture, quantity surveying, horticulture and more. Each of these courses incorporates practical industry experience giving students the opportunity to gain real world skills and to meet and work for employers.
The Canterbury earthquakes have had a significant effect on the region with subsequent repair work being forecast to amount to billions of dollars. The pressure continues with trades companies desperate to find skilled workers in the region, guaranteeing jobs for at least the next decade. There is no better time than now to make the decision to complete a trade qualification at SIT. With the Zero Fees Scheme, students save on tuition fees with the only charge being for direct materials needed for the course.
As such, SIT has introduced the National Certificate in Building Construction and Allied Trades Services Certificate. This programme is 12 weeks long and SIT offers six intakes a year. This programme is completely free of charge for NZ Citizens and NZ Permanent Residents. This programme is also open to individuals who are on a Work Visa or on a Visitor Permit currently in New Zealand at an investment of only $2,500 inc GST. A great opportunity to get into the construction industry!
Southern Institute of Technology offers the Zero Fees Scheme to all New Zealand citizens , New Zealand permanent residents and Australian citizens residing in New Zealand. The scheme means that SIT covers your tuition fees, so all you have to pay for are the direct material costs for your course.
Southern Institute of Technology offers the Zero Fees Scheme to all New Zealand citizens , New Zealand permanent residents and Australian citizens residing in New Zealand.
The scheme means that SIT covers your tuition fees, so all you have to pay for are the direct material costs for your course.
The Zero Fees Scheme gives you the opportunity to get a quality education WITHOUT a massive student loan. Who wants to be paying off debt for the next 10-20 years? Many of our savvy graduates start their careers debt-free. This is no exaggeration - over a three-year degree course, you can save between $7,000 - $14,000.
How did the Zero Fees Scheme start and when does it end?
The Zero Fees Scheme was introduced in 2001 to try to reverse the declining population trend in Invercargill. Southland is the only region in New Zealand to offer the Zero Fees Scheme - it is a unique system made possible by wide community support. Southland community and business funders contributed $7.25 million over the first three years on top of our government funding, and the scheme was so successful that it has been able to continue ever since. It is currently guaranteed until at least the end of 2015, but we hope it will continue long into the future.
Helping with the Rebuild of Christchurch City
SIT is closely aligned to the Christchurch rebuild thanks to government funding boosts aimed at increasing the number of trained trades people available for the rebuild.
130 full time student placements have been awarded to SIT to train students in the areas of carpentry, joinery, electrical, engineering, refrigeration, architecture, quantity surveying, horticulture and more. Each of these courses incorporates practical industry experience giving students the opportunity to gain real world skills and to meet and work for employers.
The Canterbury earthquakes have had a significant effect on the region with subsequent repair work being forecast to amount to billions of dollars. The pressure continues with trades companies desperate to find skilled workers in the region, guaranteeing jobs for at least the next decade. There is no better time than now to make the decision to complete a trade qualification at SIT. With the Zero Fees Scheme, students save on tuition fees with the only charge being for direct materials needed for the course.
As such, SIT has introduced the National Certificate in Building Construction and Allied Trades Services Certificate. This programme is 12 weeks long and SIT offers six intakes a year. This programme is completely free of charge for NZ Citizens and NZ Permanent Residents. This programme is also open to individuals who are on a Work Visa or on a Visitor Permit currently in New Zealand at an investment of only $2,500 inc GST. A great opportunity to get into the construction industry!
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