Delivery at Levels 3 to 7 (non-degree) on the NZQCF (DQ3-7) Fund

Delivery at Levels 3 to 7 (non-degree) on the NZQCF (DQ3-7) Fund

Last updated 4 February 2025
Last updated 4 February 2025

This fund is the Government’s contribution towards the cost of education and training services for learners enrolled at a tertiary education organisation and studying towards a qualification listed on the NZQCF at Levels 3 to 7 (non-degree).

DQ3-7 has two components, the delivery component and the learner component.

Delivery on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) comprises three funds:

  • Delivery at Levels 1 and 2 on the NZQCF (DQ1-2)
  • Delivery at Levels 3 to 7 (non-degree) on the NZQCF and all industry training (DQ3-7) Fund; and
  • Delivery at Levels 7 (degree) to 10 on the NZQCF (DQ7-10) Fund.
    Information on this page relates to DQ3-7 funding. 

For details on TEO eligibility requirements, including specific requirements for tertiary education institutions (TEIs), see funding conditions for the relevant year.