Open Polytechnic limited time 2026 zero fees offer

Terms and Conditions 

Open Polytechnic limited time 2026 zero fees offer  

1. Promoter 
The promoter of this offer is The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Limited ("Open Polytechnic").

2. Promotional Period 
The limited time zero fees offer is available for eligible students who submit applications before the relevant closing date[s] for enrolments up to October 2026.Open Polytechnic reserves the right to extend, amend or end the promotion at any time.

3. Eligibility 
To be eligible for the limited time 2026 zero fees offer, current learners must:

  • Have received a promotional email directly from Open Polytechnic inviting them to participate in this offer.
  • Meet all admission and enrolment requirements for their chosen course.
  • Submit an enrolment application during the promotional period and enter the promotional code provided.
  • Be enrolling in an eligible Open Polytechnic course towards their current programme of study.
  • Have no outstanding debt with Open Polytechnic.
  • Not be enrolling under Certificate of Proficiency/ Course only.
  • Not be enrolling in a micro–credential.
  • Be considered a domestic learner, living in New Zealand. 

4. Offer 
Eligible learners will receive a 100% waiver of the course tuition fee for the one eligible course when enrolled in during the promotional period. 
The fee waiver applies only to the course associated with the enrolment made using the contract code.

5. Exclusions 
The promotion:

  • Applies to one eligible course enrolment only.
  • Does not cover any other costs related to study 
  • Cannot be applied retrospectively to enrolments submitted before the promotional period.
  • Cannot be exchanged for cash.
  • Cannot be transferred to another person.
  • Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, scholarship, fee waiver, promotional offer or funding arrangement unless approved by Open Polytechnic.
  • Is not redeemable against previously withdrawn, cancelled or completed enrolments.

6. Promotional Code 
The promotional code:

  • Must be entered during the enrolment process.
  • Is valid only during the promotional period.
  • Must not be sold, exchanged or used for commercial gain.
  • Remains the property of Open Polytechnic

Open Polytechnic reserves the right to decline any enrolment where misuse of the promotional code is suspected.

7. Eligible Courses 
The promotion applies only to courses identified by Open Polytechnic as eligible for this campaign.

Open Polytechnic reserves the right to exclude specific courses, programmes, products or enrolment categories from the promotion. 

8. Changes, Withdrawals and Refunds
The enrolment can only be transferred within the promotion period (as applicable).
After the promotion period, if a learner:

  • withdraws from their course;
  • transfers to another course;
  • Transfers (defers) their enrolment beyond the promotion period; or
  • is otherwise no longer eligible for the enrolled course, 

Open Polytechnic WILL remove the promotional fee waiver and determine any applicable fee obligations in accordance with its standard enrolment, withdrawal and refund policies (see Te Kawa | Academic Regulatory Framework and the information published on the Open Polytechnic website).

9. Other Conditions  
Open Polytechnic reserves the right to remove the fee waiver and recover any fees owing where:

  • The learner provided incorrect or misleading information;
  • The learner is found not to have met the eligibility requirements; or
  • The promotion has been used contrary to these Terms and Conditions.

Eligibility is determined by Open Polytechnic's student records.

Receipt of the promotional email does not guarantee a successful course and/or qualification completion.

Learners remain responsible for  engaging in their learning and successfully completing all qualification requirements.

By enrolling with Open Polytechnic you accept the terms and conditions of enrolment. 

10. Privacy 
Personal information collected during the enrolment process will be managed in accordance with Open Polytechnic's Privacy Statement and applicable privacy legislation. 

11. Changes to the Promotion 
Open Polytechnic reserves the right to modify, suspend or cancel the promotion if circumstances arise that make the promotion impractical, unlawful or outside Open Polytechnic's reasonable control.

12. Final Decision 
Any decision made by Open Polytechnic regarding eligibility, interpretation of these Terms and Conditions, or administration of the promotion is final