For information about specific programme fees contact us.
Fees Free
Starting tertiary study or training for the first-time? If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and new to tertiary study in 2025, you may be eligible for Free Fees, covering up to $12,000 of your study costs. The New Zealand government will cover the tuition cost for the final year of a qualification, which may include one-year qualifications provided the qualification meetings the Governments qualification criteria.
To get Fees Free on completion of your final year of study or training you must:
- complete a qualification or a programme eligible for Fees Free, and
- meet the residency criteria at the time you complete your qualification or programme, and
- meet the prior study and training criteria, and
- not have already used Fees Free.
You don’t need to do anything to confirm your eligibility until 2026. However, if you would like to check if you meet the residency and prior study and training criteria before you complete your qualification or programme, you can read the eligibility criteria on the Fees Free website, www.feesfree.govt.nz/final-year.
Claiming Fees Free
After you complete your first eligible qualification or programme, you will be able to confirm your eligibility and claim your entitlement. You will be able to do this through myIR from early 2026.
If you have a Student Loan, your Fees Free entitlement will go towards paying off your Student Loan. This will lower the amount you have borrowed. If you don’t have a loan, the entitlement will be paid to a bank account you nominate.
To check your eligibility, visit their website at www.feesfree.govt.nz.
To find out which Cavalli College qualifications meet the criteria for Free Fees, please contact us at info@cavallicollege.nz.
Other fees
In addition to your course tuition fees, you may be charged compulsory and/or optional fees. These will be itemised on your invoice, which will be issued with your offer of place.
Compulsory
- Learner Fee Protection Insurance – $75
Public Trust Learner Fee Insurance protects your course fees in the unlikely event Cavalli College is unable to complete your programme. This applies to all programmes and is charged per programme.
- Learner ID Card – $30
Your official Cavalli College ID card, used to identify you as a learner. This is a one-off payment at the start of your studies, and you’ll just need to send us a photo so we can make your card. Many retailers, transport providers, and entertainment venues offer student discounts when you show your ID, so it’s worth keeping with you.
- NZQA Reporting Fee – $10
Covers the cost of reporting your qualification to NZQA. Applies to all programmes.
- Learner Badge – $20
For selected programmes only. Supports your practical placements and identifies you in the workplace as a learner. This is a one-off payment at the start of your studies.
- Journal/Printed Resources – $45
For Early Childhood programmes. This is the journal you’ll use throughout your studies.
- Police Vetting Fee – $25
For Early Childhood programmes or other programmes where required. A one-off payment at the start of your studies to complete the required police check.
Optional
- Credit Recognition Transfer (CRT) Assessment – $95
A one-off, non-refundable fee for learners applying for credit based on prior study.
- Cavalli College Polo Shirt – $79
A one-off payment for learners who wish to purchase a Cavalli College polo shirt. Wearing the polo can be a great asset during practical work experience, helping to identify you as part of Cavalli College and present a professional appearance in the workplace.
Please note: All fees are approximate and are reviewed annually to ensure they remain up to date.
Fee refunds
You may request a refund of tuition fees prior to or at any time during your enrolment according to Cavalli College’s Withdrawal and Refund Policy.
Cavalli College reserves the right to withdraw a learner from study for unsatisfactory academic progress.
Safeguarding tuition fees
In the unlikely event that Cavalli College is unable to deliver the programme in which you have enrolled, Cavalli College has protected your fees with Public Trust. Fees deposited and protected by the Public Trust are held in the Common fund which has an unsecured guarantee from the New Zealand Government. The learner fee protection for Cavalli College is fully compliant with NZQA rules. Should access to your fees be necessary, you may contact Public Trust on 0800 494 733 or email feeprotect@publictrust.co.nz. This arrangement has been accepted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as meeting the requirements of the Education and Training Act 2020 and the Student Fee Protection Rules 2021.