Funding

From 2010, funding will be more closely linked to performance.

To be eligible for funding an PTE must:

• meet PTE eligibility criteria
• have an Investment Plan
• keep accurate records, and publish programme and learner information as required by us under Rule ENR019[1]
• ensure that the programmes being funded meet and continue to meet the relevant fund eligibility criteria and requirements.

Some funds require courses/qualifications to be accredited by NZQA.

Funding is appropriated through the Government’s Budget process. Read more information about the impact of Budget 09 on PTEs.

Read further information for new PTEs.

 

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  Rule ENR019: Learner applications for enrolment - publishing requirement

  When publishing admission information, the tertiary education organisation (TEO) must ensure it is accessible, appropriate, stable and timely as follows:

  • Before learners enrol, TEOs must publish admission information in a calendar, prospectus, application form or other publications reasonably available to learners
  • Admission information must include all the following:
  • Admission requirements
  • Criteria and business processes for Recognised Prior Learning and/or cross-credit applications
  • Enrolment processes
  • Minimum attendance and code of conduct requirements
  • Withdrawal policy
  • Support services
  • Fees and other course costs
  • Criteria and process for selecting learners for restricted entry courses
  • Once qualification admission requirements have been published or advertised, TEOs must not change them during the period for which they apply. TEOs must, where possible, notify learners of admission decisions before the teaching period begins.