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Fees and financial support
Understand your fees and the support available before enrolling
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What are student fees?
Student fees are the costs you might need to pay when you enrol in a programme.
Many of our programmes have no fees. This is possible thanks to government funding. However, some programmes do have fees and can happen when:
The programme isn't fully funded by the government
The qualification needs specialist resources or equipment
There are extra costs for things like professional registration, licensing, or placements
We keep fees as low as possible and are committed to making study affordable for our tauira.
If you enrol in a programme that has fees, it's important to know that you're responsible for paying them. You might be eligible for Fees-Free, a student loan, or a scholarship to help cover the costs - but you'll need to have a plan in place before you start.
By completing and signing your enrolment form, you agree to pay all fees within the required timeframe. If payment isn't made, you'll be responsible for any costs related to debt recovery.
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Financial support for tauira
We know that money can sometimes be a barrier to study. Support is available to help you get started.
Fees Free – you may be eligible for the government’s fees free initiative.
Student Loans and Allowances – if your programme has fees, you may be able to apply through StudyLink.
Budgeting and Advice – our Student Support team can connect you with guidance to help manage your finances while studying.
You may be able to apply for scholarships.
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Early Withdrawals and Refunds
If you decide to withdraw from your programme, you might be able to receive a refund, but only if you withdraw before the early withdrawal cut-off date.
This date depends on the length of your programme and is usually between 10 and 26 working days after your programme starts.
18-20 weeks (except noho): 10 working days after the start date
18 or 24 weeks (noho based): 15 working days after the start date
36-40 weeks: 20 working days after the start date
36 weeks Home based Learning programmes: 18 working days after the start date
52 weeks Home based Learning programmes: 26 working days after the start date
After the cut-off date:
You won’t receive a refund
You'll still need to pay any outstanding fees
Your withdrawal will be recorded on your academic record and NZQA Record of Learning
If you consider withdrawing, talk to us first. We can help you understand your options and what it means for your study.
For more information on withdrawals from a programme please refer to our Educational Regulations Tikanga Ako Policy.
Note: Refunds are always returned to the original payer (for example, StudyLink, yourself, or your employer). See our [Educational Regulations Tikanga Ako Policy] on Te Matakā (the student portal) for full details.
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