THE Government will now cover 70 percent of tertiary fees for students on the Tertiary Education Students Assistance Scheme (TESAS), while parents will pay the remaining 30 percent, under new arrangements approved by Cabinet.
Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Hon. Kinoka Feo, revealed the new arrangement in Parliament today.
He said in the past under the Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS), parents usually paid 70 percent while Government paid 30 percent.
“Cabinet has already given approval to reverse it, so Government will now pay 70 percent and parents will pay 30 percent,” Minister Feo said.
“This Government is serious in helping our young people in our universities and colleges, including increasing HELP.”
He said the decision implements the Prime Minister’s vision of leaving no child behind.
“Given that if kids are not able to afford that 30 percent, HELP will now cover that 30 percent, so making higher education accessible to every kid in Papua New Guinea,” he said.
The Minister also said Cabinet has increased the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) offered by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST),while urging parents and students to also do their part.
Thak you the minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Hon Kinoka Feo for you support system.I’m the first year student of Mendi School of nursing this year 2026.I really appreciate and thank you very much for your support 👍 may our lord above can bless, and guide you and your family.
I’m waiting for your reply as soon as possible 🙏
Thank you very much government of the day. You really win the hearts of the parents at this very critical time when the EL NINO is hitting the lives of the people in the country. It’s the right course taken by our concern government as the government is for the people . Thank you very much for your help.
While this 70/30 arrangement is a highly welcomed policy on paper, the real test will be in its execution.
We have seen chronic delays in funding disbursements to universities and colleges in the past, forcing institutions to demand massive upfront payments from students anyway. I hope DHERST ensures these funds are remitted to institutions promptly before the next academic year begins so students aren’t left stranded at registration🙏💯
Thank you for the information and what about some of the students who are not in the TESAS scholarship students. PLease make it fare for all the students. All students are not the same some are poor in thinking, disability and doing things to score good marks.
All I am asking is to make sure that all the students must have fare treatment.
In that case it will help some students from poor background to have benefited and feel happy to work hard again to score good marks in the upcoming year.
Thank your for supporting youths.
That is great news for our young Papua New Guineans students who are under TESAS
This is incredible news for families across Papua New Guinea! Reversing the fee structure so the Government covers 70% will ease an immense financial burden on parents trying to give their children a better future. Kudos to Minister Kinoka Feo and the Cabinet for taking actionable steps to ensure no student is left behind due to financial constraints.
Does that include students studying in overseas; Australia, USA, Europe or Asian countries? I’ve been accepted to do my Masters degree in Andrew’s University in US 2027, do I qualify under that subsidy program? If yes, how do you assist? Thanks
Thank you Png current Government Cabinets..Wayford..
What about HECUS?
Is this for some selected students only who are very close to some members of the national parliament or for every students who are currently in tertiary institutions.
2027 election is just around the corner and the government of today through the education minister must not spread this false message and distribute those school fee monies to your pangu allies as you are doing and you have been doing
Broad daylight robbery must stop. My daughter attended one of the premier institutions in the country but this government program did not work out good when students who are far from
the members are not included in this program.