Fee-setting limits and regulations

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Last updated 22 October 2026
Last updated 22 October 2026

This page provides information about how fee regulations are defined and applied across the Delivery at Levels 1 to 2, Levels 3 to 7 (non-degree), and Levels 7 (degree) to 10 on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) funds. 

Fees are regulated in the tertiary education sector for courses funded through the following funds:

  • Delivery at Levels 3 to 7 (non-degree) (DQ3-7)
  • Delivery at Levels 7 (degree) to 10 NZQCF (DQ7-10).

Student Services Fees are also regulated for courses funded through Delivery at Levels 1 and 2 on the NZQCF (DQ1-2) fund, the DQ3-7 and DQ7-10 funds.

For more information on fee regulations, see: