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Loans & Allowances Information

STUDENT LOANS

New Zealand citizens or permanent residents are eligible apply for a student loan to assist with tuition fees and some living expenses during their study. This can cover course fees, as well as course costs. Course related cost quote forms are available from the D&A reception once the enrolment process is complete. For further information about student allowances and student loans please contact Studylink on their toll free number: 0800 88 99 00 or their website: www.studylink.govt.nz

STUDENT ALLOWANCES

A Student Allowance is a weekly payment to help with living expenses while students study full-time and does not need to be repaid. All full-time students at D&A who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, are entitled to apply for a student allowance, provided they meet the criteria set by the Ministry of Social Development – Studylink. If students are under the age of 25 then eligibility will depend on their parents combined incomes. Not everyone is eligible for a student allowance.

MYSTUDYLINK

We recommend students visit the StudyLink website and sign up for a MyStudyLink account. This gives students access to all their loan and allowance information online.