Student allowances
A student allowance is a weekly payment that you may be able to get to help with your living expenses while you’re studying full-time. Unlike a student loan, you don’t have to pay the money back, but how much you are able to get depends on your income, your living situation and your parents’ income if you’re under 24 years old.
If you’re under 24 years, you can’t get a student allowance if your parents’ joint income, while you study, is more than $98, if you live with them or $106 if you don’t live with them.
If you get a student allowance, you may also be able to get an Accommodation Benefit. StudyLink will work out if you can get this when you apply for your student allowance.
Are you eligible?
You can find out whether you’re eligible for student loans or allowances by contacting Studylink on 0800 88 99 00 or visit the Studylink website or come in and see our friendly Student Advisors at either MIT Otara, Dilworth Building NA Block, or MIT Manukau (Floor 2 reception) who can guide you through the process.
Applying for StudyLink for the first time
We know that this can be a challenging process so our Student Advisors are here to help you to get your StudyLink sorted.
- Have created a RealMe account
- IRD number
- Bank account (If you don’t have one, we recommend that you open one in your name OR you can nominate someone e.g. your parent, partner and use their account
- Work and Income client number (if you have one).
You don’t need to do this alone so please see our Student Advisors at either MIT Otara, Dilworth Building NA Block, or MIT Manukau (Floor 2 reception).
New Zealand government student loans and allowances are offered by StudyLink to help domestic students meet the cost of study.
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