Studylink Liaison at Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi Whakatane campus is Officer Nicky Dobbs.  

The following information maybe helpful:
  
2011 RETURNING STUDENTS should apply NOW to prevent their applications from being delayed.

New applicants need to create an e-account before they can apply for any loans/allowances within Studylink.  This can be created online www.studylink.govt.nz/homepage . If you have any questions or enquiries contact Studylink 0800 88 99 00

Unemployment Benefit Student Hardship

Forms can be accessed either online or through the Student Services Centre. The Unemployment Benefit Student Hardship is a weekly payment to help meet your living costs during your study breaks if you can't find work.

Criteria:

You need to apply for a student loan before you are eligible, there is a 1 week stand down period. Students who have a partner and/or children may apply for an allowance transfer grant where a stand down period is not incurred. You need to be registered with Student Job Search before you are eligible.  Visit www.sjs.co.nz to register your interest.

Training incentive allowance:

TIA will not be approved for student who will be studying a qualification higher than a level 4 next year (2011).  Therefore, many of our students may roll onto the Student Loans.  This should be considered if you discuss these options with your students next year.

To apply online or get more information go to www.studylink.govt.nz