StudyLink news
Keep up to date with changes and news from StudyLink.
January
A passphrase is a word that you choose and is used as a second layer of protection to help make sure you're the only one who can access your account details.
Find out what EFTS stands for and why it's important for you to know the EFTS value for your courses.
MyStudyLink is the fastest and simplest way to find out the status of your application for a Student Allowance or Student Loan. You can also check and update your personal details while you're there.
Please note that Monday 24 January 2011 is Wellington Anniversary Day. The Wellington, Wairarapa and Manawatu Outreach offices and all campus sites will be closed on this day.
Find out what EFTS stands for and why it's important for you to know the EFTS value for your courses.
Please note that Monday 31 January 2011 is Auckland Anniversary Day and Nelson Anniversary Day. All offices and campus sites in Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, East Cape and Nelson will be closed on this day.
February
The StudyLink Contact Centre is currently experiencing technical issues. We apologise for the inconvenience and are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
March
LATEST UPDATE 4.30pm 11 March 2011. Read more for up-to-date information about payments and emergency welfare assistance including Red Cross Emergency Grants.
Find out how to apply for Student Loan course-related costs and check when you'll receive your payment.
Information for students and providers in the Canterbury Region on payments, transferring providers, exchanges, and fee refunds. As well as information about payments and emergency welfare assistance including Red Cross Emergency Grants.
There are changes to Student Allowances and Loans for courses starting on or after 1 January 2011. If you've studied before, make sure you know what's changed.
The Minister for Social Development and Employment has today announced an increase to Benefits, Allowances, Loan living costs, New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran’s Pension payments from 1 April 2011.
Find out how you can reset your MyStudyLink password online.
There are changes to Student Allowances and Loans for courses starting on or after 1 January 2011. If you've studied before, make sure you know what's changed.
April
LATEST UPDATE 2pm 5 January 2012. Information for students and providers in the Canterbury Region on payments, transferring providers, exchanges, and fee refunds. As well as information about getting your parents' income reassessed and emergency welfare assistance.
Information about Student Allowance and Student Loan living costs payments over the Easter period.
Inland Revenue is emailing overseas-based borrowers to remind them about their obligation to repay their Student Loans.
Find out how to apply for Student Loan course-related costs and check when you'll receive your payment.
There are changes to Student Allowances and Loans for courses starting on or after 1 January 2011. If you've studied before, make sure you know what's changed.
We have received a report of a suspicious call being made to a student by someone claiming to be from StudyLink. Please read more to find out how to protect yourself.
StudyLink sends out Student Loan statements to borrowers three times a year. The May statements have been sent out 6 May 2011 for those who receive their mail online and from 9 May 2011 for those who receive their mail by post.
May
The Government has announced changes to Student Loans and Student Allowances that will be implemented over the next two years.
Make sure you read this article if you’re going to be studying in second semester.
June
Information about Student Allowance and Student Loan living costs payments over Queen's Birthday weekend.
If you're thinking about continuing study after you leave school, check out our Sussed online reality check to see how Sussed you really are.
Last updated 9.00am Tuesday 21 June. Important Information: Payments to students are not affected and will be made as usual. Click on the heading for more information.
The Government has announced changes to Student Loans and Student Allowances that will be implemented over the next two years.
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced the launch of a new student loans web page that brings together all the information people would need before taking out a loan, while they are studying and once their repayment obligation starts.
If you're thinking about continuing study after you leave school, check out our Sussed online reality check to see how Sussed you really are.
Make sure you read this article if you’re going to be studying in second semester.
July
Find out what EFTS stands for and why it's important for you to know the EFTS value for your courses.
The Government has announced changes to Student Loans and Student Allowances that will be implemented over the next two years.
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced the launch of a new student loans web page that brings together all the information people would need before taking out a loan, while they are studying and once their repayment obligation starts.
Make sure you read this article if you’re going to be studying in second semester.
Make sure you read this article if you’re going to be studying in second semester.
The Dunedin Outreach office will be open on 26 July 2011. Due to weather and road conditions, there will be limited services available in Christchurch.
The Dunedin Outreach office will be open on 26 July 2011. Due to weather and road conditions, there will be limited services available in Christchurch.
Due to recent weather conditions there are still limited services available in Christchurch on 27 July 2011.
August
The Christchruch, Dunedin, Invercargill and Nelson Outreach offices are currently closed.
The Wellington, Christchruch, Dunedin and Invercargill Outreach offices will be open from 9.30am on Wednesday 17 August 2011.
The Government has announced changes to Student Loans and Student Allowances that will be implemented over the next two years.
The Government has announced changes to Student Loans and Student Allowances that will be implemented over the next two years.
StudyLink sends out Student Loan statements to borrowers three times a year. The September statements will be sent out via post or Mail Online from 5 September.
September
Changes to student loans are underway with the enactment of the Student Loan Scheme Act 2011. These changes improve the way student loans are managed, repaid and administered.
Check out the new student loans web page that brings together all the information you need before taking out a loan, while you are studying and once your repayment obligation starts.
StudyLink is relocating from the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Invercargill campus.
October
StudyLink has relocated from the SIT Invercargill campus to the Invercargill Community Link centre.
The Government has announced changes to Student Loans and Student Allowances that will be implemented over the next two years.
Please note that this Friday, 21 October 2011, is Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day. The Napier office will be closed on Friday. The Napier office will also be closed on Tuesday 25 October 2011.
Information about Student Loan and Student Allowance payments over Labour weekend.
In Budget 2011, the Government announced changes to funding for aviation training. The Government has recently changed some of those decisions.
November
The Government has announced that it will reform New Zealand’s welfare system over the next three years with new benefits that recognises that most beneficiaries can and do want to work.
Are you going to tertiary study in 2012? Find out what you need to know before you apply and get yourself sussed before your course starts.
Please note that this Friday, 11 November 2011, is Canterbury Anniversary Day. The Christchurch Outreach office will be closed on this day.
Make sure you read this article if you’re going to be studying during summer school.
We are currently sending emails to students to let them know about upcoming changes to student support (announced in Budget 2011) and changes to the definition of parental income for Student Allowances. Find out more.
Our online services will be unavailable on Sunday 20 November from 6.00am - 3.00pm.
While you are receiving the Unemployment Benefit Student Hardship, you need to be available and looking for work, find out more about your obligations and steps to help you find work.
December
Information about Unemployment Benefit Student Hardship, Student Allowance and Student Loan living costs payments and Contact Centre hours over the Christmas and New Year period.
The January Student Loan statements will be sent out from 4 January 2012. If you receive your mail online, these will be available from 5 January.
Find out about getting your Student Loan Contract and mail online.
