Issues concerning Studylink and WINZ
The SANITI President can help provide advocacy and support for students with issues concerning Studylink or WINZ. The President has regular contact with Studylink management and on-campus staff and is up to date on policy changes. The President has an open door policy and is only too happy to help.
The answers to most student questions about Studylink can be found on the Studylink and IRD websites. Links are provided below.
Studylink do not backdate student allowance applications so you must apply no later than the first week of your course. Get in early apply online at www.studylink.govt.nz or call 0800 88 99 00.
If you've got a problem with Studylink, or can't find the information you need, contact the SANITI office on 03 546 2425, enquiries@saniti.org.nz, or by coming to our office on the Nelson Campus.
- For frequently asked questions on student allowances:
- http://www.studylink.govt.nz/tools/faqs/faqs-student-allowance.html
- For frequently asked questions on the student loan scheme:
- http://www.studylink.govt.nz/tools/faqs/faqs-student-loan-accounts.html
- For frequently asked questions about repaying a student loan:
- http://www.studylink.govt.nz/tools/faqs/faqs-student-loan-repayments.html