If you are a part-time student and a finalist (graduating this year), you can apply to StudyLink to be treated as full-time for the purposes of student loans and allowances. This is called 'limited full-time status'. You can also apply if you have a health issue or are experiencing exceptional circumstances outside your control.
Some part-time students may also apply for limited full-time status under other criteria such as illness or disability.
Students who qualify for limited full-time status do not count as full-time students for any other purpose (e.g. ISIC card validation).
Further information
Some part-time students may also apply for limited full-time status when they are in a programme with set papers and have been exempt from part of the course due to prior learning.