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Ministry of Education New Zealand

StudyLink manages the payments for student loans and allowances. Their website has all the information about applying for loans and allowances.

StudyLink is part of the Ministry of Social Development. The Ministry of Education’s role is to advise Ministers on loans and allowances policy.

Student finance – StudyLink

Repaying a student loan

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) collects loan repayments. They are responsible for making sure students meet their repayment requirements.

Student loans – Inland Revenue

Fees Free

Your child may be eligible for 1 year's study fees to be covered under the Fees Free programme. Fees Free covers 1 year’s study or 2 years’ work-based training.

Study or train fees free – Fees Free