We want you to succeed when you study with us. We're happy to help with advice on funding your university studies and addressing the financial side of being a student, including if you get into a financial emergency.
Budgeting help
Setting up a budget (a plan to track and spend your money) can make managing your money easier and give you a chance to plan ahead.
Calculate the cost of studying at Massey
Some of the main costs you need to consider when budgeting for your tertiary study include:
- fee costs for tuition
- administrative costs, also known as non-tuition fees
- accommodation costs (if you are staying in accommodation on campus, estimate these from accommodation information
- other weekly expenses that can vary depending on your situation, such as food, transport, or entertainment.
International students
Living costs can be more than you are used to if you are an international student.
Find out more about living in New Zealand
Budgeting support for current students
If you're finding it hard to manage your money, contact your student advocate within your student association to get their help with a budget or budgeting services.
On some campuses other budgeting resources are also on offer such as free budgeting clinics, seminars and online guides.
Find your student association advocate
We also offer comprehensive guidance through our online tools for current students, MyHub and Stream.
Get budgeting and financial advice through MyHub (requires login)
Access a free financial skills training course on Stream (requires login)
Emergency support
Sometimes emergencies arise that affect your wellbeing. If you need emergency support to pay for unexpected medical bills or to meet basic living costs such as rent, food or power, you may apply for a grant through your students association advocacy coordinator.
Read more about hardship and emergency support
Paying for your study
Working out how to pay for your university studies is a common concern. We can help you to work through your options.
Fees Free
You may be eligible for the Fees Free scheme, if you:
- are a domestic student with New Zealand citizenship or residency
- are a first-time student
- have studied less than 60 credits.
StudyLink student loans and student allowances advice
If you need advice about student loans and allowances to help pay for your study, we have staff who work closely with StudyLink. StudyLink gives financial information and support for students who are New Zealand residents or citizens.
Get in touch with us if you need information about student loans and allowances or help with:
- making sure your enrolment meets eligibility requirements for loans and allowances
- getting your full entitlement
- resolving student loan or student allowance problems
- signatures on StudyLink supplementary forms.
Find out more about StudyLink student loans
Scholarships, grants and awards
Applying for scholarships, grants and awards is a great way to contribute to the costs of your fees, living or study.
Search the database of awards, grants and scholarships
Getting a job
To find jobs to fit around your study, visit Student Job Search.
More financial and budgeting support
- Find out how to withdraw KiwiSaver funds early if you are experiencing financial hardship
- A Community Services Card from Work and Income can help with healthcare costs
Contact us
Get in touch with us early about money matters so we can help and point you in the right direction. We want you to succeed with your study at Massey and are here to help.
If you're a current student, include your student ID number when you contact us.
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