student fees & student loans

Ratonga Ākonga (Student Services)


Our Ratonga Ākonga (student services) team will process your enrolment and assist you with your application for a Student Loan and Allowance.


We can also act as an advocate on your behalf when dealing with Studylink and can help you complete the required information for your childcare subsidy forms for Work and Income; or any forms for scholarships that require official sign-off by Te Wānanga o Raukawa

If you need any more information please contact; Lisa O'Neill-Kuiti or Nola Maki by email.


Student fees

Kaupapa Ārahi

Te Wānanga o Raukawa commits to upholding kaupapa in all aspects of student fee management. This includes providing transparent information, supporting ākonga through fees issues, and ensuring that all fees are used to enhance the quality and accessibility of its academic programmes. Te Wānanga o Raukawa values the reciprocal relationship with ākonga and welcomes feedback to continually improve its services. To view our Kaupapa Ārahi - Student fees - please click here.


Student fees are a one-stop shop for all finance information relating to your study. Talk to our staff about course costs, fee schedules or to check on your account. Email studentfees@twor-otaki.ac.nz with queries and information about student fees.


StudyLink Loans & Allowances

All Te Wānanga o Raukawa programmes are approved by NZQA and qualify for access to student loans (with the exception of fee free courses). The student loan can help finance your tuition fees, course-related costs and living costs. Student allowance and accommodation subsidy provide a living cost contribution to students who qualify.


Apply for a student loan or allowance as early as possible (Mid December) to avoid delays in processing your application and enrolment. Go online to the StudyLink website for information on how to apply for the student loan and student allowance. Sorted.org.nz also has useful information about applying for and paying back a student loan.


To apply for a student loan, you will require a verified "RealMe" account.