Funding options for domestic students
Student loans and allowances
offersstudent loans and allowances to eligible students to pay for tuition fees and study-related costs. Complete theto seewhat you are eligible for. You can also check link'sand definition of.
Each year of study requires a new loan (and allowance) application and can taketime to process during busy periods so you are advised to apply early - your enrolment at UC will only be finalised once your loan is approved.
UC is not involved in the administration of loans and student allowances offered through Link. If your student loan is cancelled or declined by link for any reason, your enrolment at UC willnotbe cancelled and you will be liable forany tuition fees owed.
If you have only one or two courses to complete your qualification or you have a health condition or disability that limits your ability to study full-time, you may be able to apply forwith Link. This allows you to undertake a reducedworkload but still receive the same benefitsas if you were studying full-time.Limited full-time status is not normally applicable to students studying a reduced workload due to poor academic performance.
Fees Free study
You may be eligible tostudy fees-free in your first year of study at UC with the NZ Government's Fees Free scheme. Find out if you're eligible on the. You may need to complete a Statutory Declaration to prove your eligiblity - make sure you get this done early as your enrolment at UC will not be confirmed until this is done. If you are a scholarship recipient, see howFees Free study affects you on theScholarships FAQspage.
Scholarships
Scholarships, grants and awards are a great way of funding your university study. UC offers over $20 million in scholarships and prizes annually to help fund our students' study. Search the database for scholarships you are eligible for and check the application closing dates on theScholarshipspage.
