Government help

As well as the student loan, StudyLink offer a number of ways to help you fund your study.

Student Allowance

A Student Allowance is a weekly payment to help with your living costs while you study full-time. You don't have to pay this back.

For more information about the Student Allowance, visit www.studylink.govt.nz.

Scholarships

Scholarships are a good way to fund your study and are open to a wide range of students. StudyLink offers the Step Up and Bonded Merit Scholarships. You can download application forms for these scholarships from www.studylink.govt.nz. There are also other scholarships that you may be able to get to help fund your study.

For more information about scholarships, visit www.studylink.govt.nz.  

Extra costs

There are also a number of ways that StudyLink can help with extra costs while you study or if you are on a study break and can’t find work. These include accommodation, health, ongoing medical, childcare or emergency costs.

For more information about help with extra costs while studying visit www.studylink.govt.nz.