The New Zealand Government's Student Loan/Allowances scheme is administered by StudyLink. Check the StudyLink website for eligibility criteria.
How do I apply for a student loan and/or student allowance
The New Zealand Government's Student Loan Scheme is administered by StudyLink, a service of the Ministry of Social Development. To apply, you need to be either:
- A New Zealand citizen, or
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Ordinarily resident in New Zealand and either:
- have been living in New Zealand for at least three years, AND
- have held a residence class visa for three years, OR
- be a refugee or protected person, OR
- be sponsored into New Zealand by someone in your family who, at the time you were sponsored, was a refugee or protected person
To apply for a student loan and/or allowance, visit the StudyLink website:
Further information
StudyLink covers many fees, but not all. Fees such as the Student services fee and the Pūtea Tautoko fund are paid by StudyLink, whereas administrative fees are not.