News

Hardship Fund for Learners gets $20 million boost

Tertiary learners who are facing hardship due to the result of Covid-19 restrictions have help at hand, after a $20 million funding boost was announced by the Government.

The Minisrty of Education announced, “This additional funding will allow tertiary education organisations to address current need, and provides cover in case of future COVID-19 restrictions, including into the start of 2022.

“Minister Hipkins has directed the Tertiary Education Commission to work with learner representatives and provider groups to make sure that learners know about and can access this support.”

The Hardship Fund for Learners is to be paid out to providers that supports learner to access funding. It can be used for technology-related costs where COVID-19 restrictions remove the options for face-to-face study, for example.

The Government has also made a change to ensure student living support payments can continue for students unable to study online for an extended period as a result of the impacts of COVID-19.

“These changes, coupled with the support MSD can already offer, support tertiary learners facing hardship due to COVID-19 restrictions,” said the MoE.

Explore our latest issue...
School News

School News is not affiliated with any government agency, body or political party. We are an independently owned, family-operated magazine.

Recent Posts

New study finds teachers face excessive financial strain from unpaid placement

Teachers must work for almost a decade before they accrue more income than a minimum…

3 days ago

National English teacher association withdraws from curriculum rewrite

The NZATE has withdrawn from the English curriculum rewrite citing transparency, timing and content concerns.

3 days ago

Using generative AI may weaken critical thinking, says study

A new paper has found generative AI can potentially cause overreliance on the tool and…

3 days ago

As new charter schools open, we still know too little about how they worked last time

Charter schools are opening their doors - but are they really better for learning? The…

3 days ago

Behind the classroom door: A day in the life of New Zealand teachers – part four

Real stories of dedication, challenges, and triumphs from educators in NZ. Part four comes from…

3 days ago

Administration costs for lunches fall on schools

Administration costs of the school lunch programme are being passed onto schools, say Principals.

1 week ago