Studying part-time

If you’re studying part-time, you may only be able to get a Student Loan for compulsory course fees unless you can be classed as a full-time student.

What you need to do

Apply online for a Student Loan for fees (if you haven't already).

You may also be able to get:

• help with accommodation costs
• a benefit from Work and Income
• a scholarship
• help with other costs

You might be considered a full-time student, even if you're studying part-time, if you're either:

• finishing an approved course that you’ve already started and doing enough papers so that you’re studying over half of a full-time course, or
• studying part-time for a significant reason with the support of your education provider, eg:
  • you have a serious medical condition
  • for a reason you can’t control (eg, disability)
  • you would struggle with a full-time workload (this is called 'academic best interest'), eg, English is your second language and this is affecting your ability to study full-time.

If you're classed as a full-time student, you may be able to get a:

• Student Loan for:
  • compulsory course fees
  • course-related costs
  • living costs.
• Student Allowance.

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What you need to do

• Apply online for a Student Loan or Student Allowance (if you haven't already)

You will be provided with a Limited full-time application form to download at the end of Apply Online.

Alternatively, you can download the form.

• You and an authorised staff member at your education provider need to fill out a Limited full-time application form.
• You may need to provide evidence of your situation - the Limited Full-time application form will tell you what to provide.
• Log in to Connect and upload your form and documents.