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Money Matters

Getting yourself financially sorted is all part of being Study Ready. If you're enrolling onto a new course of study it's important to get your Studylink application in as soon as possible. You can apply online here

If you need assistance witih Studylink, want to know about your entitlements, or just need general financial guidance or support, WelTec can help. Get in touch with WelTec's Student Services Officer. They are based at Petone Campus but are also available at the Church Street and Cuba Street Campuses on Wednesdays.

Assistance can be given if you require extra help from Studylink or Work and Income, or with making an application to WelTec's Student Support Fund.

Top Money-Spinning Tips

  1. Work part-time; if you haven't already register with Student Job Search www.sjs.co.nz
  2. Get a Snapper Card - you'll save at least 20% on bus fares
  3. Price up monthly passes for the bus or train www.metlink.org.nz or www.tranzmetro.co.nz
  4. Ditch the takeaways - cook from scratch and buy groceries in bulk

Contact the Student Services Office via the Student Information Centres at all Campuses, email studentsupport@weltec.ac.nz or call 0800 WELTEC (935 832).

WelTec Student Support Fund

Current students who are experiencing financial hardship or economic problems likely to adversely affect their studies may apply for financial assistance from WelTec's Student Support Fund. Your application to the fund is confidential, and the information you provide is protected by the Privacy Act 1993.

Further information about the Student Support Fund and the application form can be found here

If you would like to apply, fill out the application form and hand it in at your WelTec Student Information Centre, or contact the Student Services Officer if you would like further information or assistance.

Budget Advice
WelTec's Student Services Officer is a qualified NZFFBS Budget Advisor. They can give you the low down on how to make those pennies go further. The Student Services Officer is available across all campuses to give you tailored budget advice and financial guidance. If you want to make an appointment to tackle your budget head on, please email studentsupport@weltec.ac.nz, phone us on 0800 WELTEC (935 832), or enquire at the Student Information Centre at any campus. You'll need to bring a current bank statement along to your budget advice appointment.


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