Manage your money
There is assistance for you to be on top of your finances—managing your student loan or allowance, paying fees, budgeting and scholarship applications.
Fees
All students pay tuition fees and compulsory levies. Calculate how much your courses will cost and learn about other compulsory fees at the University.
Pay your fees
Find out when and how to pay your fees, including through our payment portal or via a student loan, and what happens if you can’t pay your fees on time.
Financial survival
Make sure you control your money, so it doesn’t control you. Explore our financial resources for tips on managing your money.
Pūtea Āwhina | Hardship Fund
The Hardship Fund is an emergency fund to help current students facing financial difficulties. Find out what the fund can support and how to apply.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students at all levels of study and are based on a variety of criteria.
Student loans and allowances
Domestic students may fund their studies with a student loan and/or allowance. You must meet certain criteria to be eligible for these funds.
Course additions and withdrawals
If you want to add or drop a course you need to make sure you follow the correct process in order to get your fees refunded. Learn what you need to know here.
Financial wellbeing workshops
Want to take back control of your money? Come along to a financial wellbeing workshop and learn how to stay on top of your finances.
Meet with a student finance adviser
Get face-to-face financial help with one of our student finance advisers on Kelburn campus.
Blackbullion
Take control of your money with free online courses and tools—learn how to get on track with your finances now and build yourself a better financial future.
Hardship Fund Equity Grants
These grants are to encourage students who are facing financial hardship to continue in their studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.