How long does it take for course related costs to come through?

It will take about 3 working days to process your course-related costs claim and pay you. If your course hasn’t started yet, the earliest we can pay you is 14 days before your course starts. We can only pay you if your Student Loan has been approved.

How much can you borrow from StudyLink?

You can get a Student Loan for up to 2 EFTS of study a year (this is around 240 points or credits).

Can I get student allowance if I study online?

You apply online. If you’re studying for more than 1 year, you need to reapply for a Student Allowance each year that you study.

How many EFTS is full time study?

Usually, 0.125 EFTS is equivalent to 15 credits or points. 0.5 EFTS is usually equivalent to half a year of full-time study and one EFTS is usually equivalent to one year’s full-time study.

Do you have to pay course-related costs back?

Course-related costs are part of a Student Loan so you’ll need to pay them back. You can borrow up to $1000 in course-related costs as part of your Student Loan. If you started your current enrolment in 2020 you can borrow up to $2000. This means you enrolled for your course and started studying within 2020.

How many course-related costs can you get in one year?

How much course-related costs you can borrow. You can usually borrow up to $1,000 a year for course-related costs.

How many course related costs can you get in one year?

Can you buy a laptop with student loans?

Yes, you can in fact use student loans to pay for a computer. You can use student loans to pay for a new computer since it is a pretty essential tool for college. You can also use your student loans to purchase software and internet access as well.

Do you have to pay back course related costs?

How much can your parents earn to get student allowance?

If your parents joint earnings are more than $60,968.96 a year before tax, the rate you get for Student Allowance goes down. You can’t get a Student Allowance if their joint earnings while you study are more than: $110,928.72 if you live with them.

How much study is 1.6 EFTS?

about 2 years
We use a measurement called EFTS (equivalent full time study) to work out how much study you’ve done. Once you’ve studied 1.6 EFTS (this is around 192 points/credits, or about 2 years of full-time study), you’ll need to meet the passing requirements.

Can I work full-time and study?

Returning to study when you work full-time might seem like a daunting prospect. Finding time to focus on study, managing your workload and keeping a healthy lifestyle are some of the challenges you could face. But it is possible to balance full-time work with part-time study.

What can you claim course-related costs for?

You can borrow up to $1000 in course-related costs as part of your Student Loan. If you started your current enrolment in 2020 you can borrow up to $2000. This means you enrolled for your course and started studying within 2020. The amount was increased for enrolments and study in 2020 due to COVID-19.

Can I get course-related costs with fees free?

You can get one year of tertiary study or two years’ training up to the value of $12,000 fees-free. Fees Free covers your course fees but does not cover course-related costs or living costs.

How much ETFS do you get?

There’s a limit to how many Student Loans you can get in your lifetime. Usually, you can only get enough Student Loans to pay for up to 7 EFTS of study.

Can you use student loans for food?

You can use student loans to pay for living expenses, including rent, utilities, and groceries, as well as those costs that are necessary for your personal needs. There are limits, however, to what student loans can legally purchase.

Can you study while on JobSeeker?

You may be able to get Austudy or ABSTUDY while you’re studying. You’ll need to submit a new claim online through myGov up to 13 weeks before your course starts. This is even if you’re currently getting JobSeeker Payment or another payment.

Can I get student allowance if I live with my parents?

Do I have to pay tuition fees to study at AUT?

You need to pay tuition fees to study at AUT. The tuition fee varies depending on your programme and the combination of courses you study. Your exact fees will be calculated at the time of invoicing.

Are there any additional fees for my course?

Some courses may charge additional fees for materials, equipment or field trips where applicable. If there is a charge it will be shown on your invoice. Check with your faculty/department if there are additional fees for your course. International student enrolment fee: $150 (non-refundable, payable for first year of study only)

Why study at AUT?

Why study at AUT? Cost is an important factor when thinking about university study. This page gives you an idea of the costs associated with university study, and different options to help you fund your child’s education. Tuition fees depend on a student’s programme and combination of papers.

Can I get a scholarship to study at AUT?

There is a wide range of scholarships and awards available to AUT students at all stages of their study. Visit the scholarships website for a current list of scholarships offered by AUT and external funders, as well as application forms and closing dates. Full-time domestic students may qualify for a student loan or allowance.