How to apply
Apply online for Student Loans and Allowances through StudyLink.
We suggest you apply at least 6 weeks before the beginning of semester, so fees and payments can be sorted before classes start.
How StudyLink can help you
StudyLink provide student loans and allowances.
Student Loans
These can help with paying for your course fees (the compulsory fees charged by your education provider), study materials (e.g. books, computer, travel) and living costs (e.g. rent and childcare), but you will have to pay it back. Learn more about Student Loans.
Student Allowance
This is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses (e.g. rent and childcare) while you are studying, and if you are eligible you do not have to pay the money back. Learn more about Student Allowances.
Learn more and contact StudyLink:
- Website www.studylink.govt.nz
- Phone 0800 88 99 00
- Facebook page www.facebook.com/getreadystudylink
Support on campus
You can book an appointment with a Unitec Student Support Advisor anytime for one-on-one support with your StudyLink application.
At the beginning of each semester, our Student Support Advisors run drop-in sessions to get you started applying for a Student Loan or Student Allowance.
Mt Albert campus - Outside Student Central, Building 180 (Te Puna)
| Drop-in | Time |
| Tuesday 18 February Thursday 20 February |
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Tuesday 25 February Thursday 27 February |
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Tuesday 4 March Thursday 6 March |
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Tuesday 11 March Thursday 13 March |
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Waitākere Campus - Building 510, Room 1013
APPOINTMENT ONLY - please book with a Student Support Advisor
No drop-in session, so please book a face-to-face appointment
For more information, please contact studentsupport@unitec.ac.nz
Please note: Staff assisting are Unitec staff. If you would like to contact StudyLink, please call 0800 88 99 00
For Fees Free support, call 0800 301 601 or email feesfree@tec.govt.nz - on campus see Student Central for support with Fees Free
About loans and allowances
Student loan and allowance limits
How much you can get depends on your age, income and course type. There is a limit to how long you can get a Student Allowance and Student Loan for in your lifetime. The definition, for each, of lifetime limit can be found on the StudyLink website. If you are unable to get an extension for either, make an appointment with our Student Support Advisors who can help you explore other options.
Attending class if StudyLink has not paid fees yet
You can attend class if StudyLink is still processing your student loan. However, you are expected to keep a track of the proceedings of your loan application with StudyLink.
Changes in enrolment
It is important to let Studylink know if there are any changes in your enrolment. This could be adding or dropping classes, or withdrawing from your studies. Not informing Studylink could result in owing money for your programme fees or having to pay back some of the Student Allowance you received.
Statement of Satisfactory Progress
- Log in to Unitec Student Portal to obtain a copy of your grades. Learn how to find your grades in the Unitec Student Portal.
- Take a screenshot of your grades making sure you include:
- The Unitec Student Portal website address (https://myportal.unitec.ac.nz/#/).
- Your name.
- Your Student ID.
- Copy of your grades.
Programmes not covered under the StudyLink
Micro-credential courses, Liaison Interpreting Theory and Practice, and Liaison Interpreting Contexts (Social Systems, Culture, and Ethics), are not covered by Studylink for loans and allowances.
