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StudyLink
It’s important that you work out how you are going to fund your study and living costs. Here’s an idea about what you’ll need to apply to StudyLink. All the details on the financial support are available on the StudyLink website.
Student loans – Help you to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees charged by your education provider), study materials (e.g. books, computer) and living costs. Just remember it’s a loan. You’ll have to pay this back.
Student allowance – This is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you are studying if you are eligible. You don’t have to pay the money back BUT there are conditions.
You can apply for student loans and allowances online. Make sure you have:
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RealME account to apply online and access your My StudyLink
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RealME verified identity
The documents you’ll need to provide for a RealME account include evidence of:
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who you are (birth certificate or passport)
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name change if you’ve changed your name
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your bank account number (verified)
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your IRD number
If you’re under 18, you’ll need to supply some additional information.
The StudyLink eligibility test is part of the application process. This tells you what you may be eligible for. You’ll need to provide the following information:
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course details (including start and end dates and study break period)
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citizenship/residency details
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income information, if applicable
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parents’ income information (if you’re under 24). If you have a child or you’re over 24 and you have a partner, you’ll need to provide additional information
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IRD number and tax code
Parents: StudyLink can only give you information about your part of your child’s application (e.g. your income evidence) unless they have appointed you as their agent. Check the StudyLink website for more information.
www.studylink.govt.nz | 0800 889900 www.realme.govt.nz | 0800 664 774 www.ird.govt.nz | 0800 775 247
