Tertiary education

A young person getting Youth Payment can meet their activity obligation by studying full-time at a tertiary provider.

Generally they should be working towards a NCEA level 2 qualification, or an equivalent or higher qualification.

A young person enrolled in full-time tertiary education must:

• be enrolled in a course considered to be 'full-time'
• regularly attend classes
• complete assignments and
• complete other course requirements

Note a young person does not have to move to Independent Circumstances Allowance if they qualify for this payment.

Young people intending to return to tertiary education in the next academic year can be paid Youth Payment during the summer holidays. Any incentive payments earned will continue over this period also.

Note you may also require a young person to undertake other activities that work towards NCEA level 2 or an equivalent or higher qualifications during the summer holidays.