Fees, Loans & Allowances
Whether you're applying for a Student Loan, Student Allowance, or need information about paying your fees, we can help point you in the right direction. Most domestic students access financial support through StudyLink, while our teams can assist with fee and account enquiries.
If you're arranging funding through a third party, we recommend confirming your funding is approved before your programme starts.
What can StudyLink help with?
Based on your circumstances, you may be able to apply for:
- Student Loans
- Student Allowances
- Course-related costs
- Living costs support
Check your eligibility on StudyLink.
Loans through StudyLink are only available to New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents.
Get advice or make an appointment: 0800 88 99 00
Invercargill office: Invercargill Community Link Centre, 33 Gala Street
Dunedin office: John Wickliffe House, 265 Princes Street
Do not send or drop off your documentation to any location.
Student Fee Enquiries
If you have questions about your SIT account, tuition fees, or payment arrangements, please contact the appropriate team
Domestic Students
For account and fee enquiries, contact the Student Debtors Team.
International Students
For tuition fee and payment enquiries, contact the International Team.
Additional Information
Students whose fees are paid by StudyLink or any external organisation are themselves responsible to follow up with them to ensure their fees get paid before the course starts.
For additional information about Student Loan interest write-offs, please visit Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
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