StudyLink provide student loans and allowances.
Student Loans
These can help with paying for your course fees (the compulsory fees charged by your education provider), study materials (e.g. books, computer, travel) and living costs (e.g. rent and childcare), but you will have to pay it back. Learn more about Student Loans.
Student Allowance
This is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses (e.g. rent and childcare) while you are studying, and if you are eligible you do not have to pay the money back. Learn more about Student Allowances.
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How much you can get depends on your age, income and course type. There is a limit to how long you can get a Student Allowance and Student Loan for in your lifetime. The definition, for each, of lifetime limit can be found on the StudyLink website. If you are unable to get an extension for either, make an appointment with one of our Engagement Advisor - Finance who can help you explore other options.
You can attend class if StudyLink is still processing your student loan. However, you are expected to keep a track of the proceedings of your loan application with StudyLink.
It is important to let Studylink know if there are any changes in your enrolment. This could be adding or dropping classes, or withdrawing from your studies. Not informing Studylink could result in owing money for your programme fees or having to pay back some of the Student Allowance you received.
If you have previously received a student allowance or student loan StudyLink might contact you to complete a statement of satisfactory progress (provide a copy of your grades). This happens when the Ministry of Education is unable to confirm the results of your previous study.