Student Allowance (weekly living support for full-time students)
Student Allowance
Paid by Ministry of Social Development — StudyLink · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 5 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
3 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Student Allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
https://www.studylink.govt.nz/products/a-z-products/student-allowance/index.html
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Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.studylink.govt.nz
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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