What will the loan cost to repay?

No decision to borrow should be taken lightly. Try to strike a balance between how you want to live today and what it will cost you in the future. To find out how long your student loan will take to repay, with or without interest, try our student loan calculator.

Know the true cost of your student loan

It's not just the sum you borrow, it's the time it takes to pay off.

If you're not sure about whether you want to study at all, then it's better to get some career advice first. Drifting into study is an expensive way to make a career decision. Career Services website www.careers.govt.nz is a good place to start. It includes information about free careers related services you can access.

Glossary: interest
Money paid in return for the use of money. If the bank is using your money (in a savings account) they pay you interest. If you are using the bank's money (via a loan), you pay the bank money.
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