Modified 2 October 2024
Tertiary education organisations (TEOs) can charge student services fees to help fund the costs of services and facilities that support learners and enhance their academic experience.
Modified 21 October 2024
Changes to the 2025 Funding Conditions Catalogue are grouped into sections in the table below.
Modified 13 May 2025
Here’s what you need to know to submit your August 2025 Single Data Return (SDR).
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/reporting/sdr/completing-your-august-2025
Modified 11 June 2025
This page has information and guidance for Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) on developing micro-credentials and qualifications and their eligibility for funding.
Modified 26 June 2025
This page provides information about the Gateway Schools data submissions on DXP Ngā Kete.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/reporting/gateway-schools
Modified 13 January 2023
We carry out audits of the we fund. This is a standard procedure and is part of our overall approach to monitoring TEOs.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/monitoring-tertiary-education-sector/audits
Modified 23 January 2025
The Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC) is a Crown entity established under section 159C of the Education Act 1989 and continued under section 401 of the Education and Training Act 2020.
Modified 16 December 2024
This page provides a number of resources to help councils fulfil their responsibilities and govern their institutions well.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/teo/working-with-teos/tei/governance/resources-for-councils
Modified 12 June 2025
Funding across the tertiary sector varies across years. In most instances these variations are due to funding adjustments, mergers or where funds end or are amalgamated.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/allocations
Modified 20 March 2025
Tertiary education providers are responsible for arranging training programmes for through New Zealand Apprenticeships.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/teo/working-with-teos/kis/new-zealand-apprenticeships
