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Hardship Fund


UCOL | Te Pūkenga has a Hardship Fund available to students suffering an unexpected short-term financial problem, which is likely to adversely affect their study. 

Eligibility
You will need to provide evidence that you have exhausted all avenues of financial support, as well as a current bank statement before any financial assistance can be given.

Contact the following people to access this service:

Palmerston North

Rebekah O’Donoghue - Student Advocacy & Welfare Coordinator
Email: R.J.ODonoghue@UCOL.ac.nz
Phone 06 952 7000 ext. 70066

Whanganui

Lola Hiroti - Student Success Advisor (Wellbeing)
Email: L.S.Hiroti@UCOL.ac.nz
Phone: 06 965 3800 ext. 60760

Wairarapa
Steph Burling - Support, Employability & Youth Guarantee
Email: s.burling@UCOL.ac.nz
Phone: 06 952 7001 extn. 72017
Mobile: 021 243 5398

Skinny Jump Internet access

Skinny has an affordable Internet package called Skinny Jump - 30GB of data with a free modem for $5. To find out more and express your interest, see Skinny Jump's website.


Other support

There are several outside agencies and websites that assist with managing finances and providing budgeting advice, including:

Sorted
Learn to tackle debt, budget and save. 

Studylink
Official Government information to help you make informed choices about student finance.

Scholarships

UCOL | Te Pūkenga offers a number of scholarships and awards, and information about scholarships offered by other organisations that you may be eligible to apply to.

Hardship Fund


UCOL | Te Pūkenga has a Hardship Fund available to students suffering an unexpected short-term financial problem, which is likely to adversely affect their study. 

Eligibility
You will need to provide evidence that you have exhausted all avenues of financial support, as well as a current bank statement before any financial assistance can be given.

Contact the following people to access this service:

Palmerston North

Rebekah O’Donoghue - Student Advocacy & Welfare Coordinator
Email: R.J.ODonoghue@UCOL.ac.nz
Phone 06 952 7000 ext. 70066

Whanganui

Lola Hiroti - Student Success Advisor (Wellbeing)
Email: L.S.Hiroti@UCOL.ac.nz
Phone: 06 965 3800 ext. 60760

Wairarapa
Steph Burling - Support, Employability & Youth Guarantee
Email: s.burling@UCOL.ac.nz
Phone: 06 952 7001 extn. 72017
Mobile: 021 243 5398

Skinny Jump Internet access

Skinny has an affordable Internet package called Skinny Jump - 30GB of data with a free modem for $5. To find out more and express your interest, see Skinny Jump's website.


Other support

There are several outside agencies and websites that assist with managing finances and providing budgeting advice, including:

Sorted
Learn to tackle debt, budget and save. 

Studylink
Official Government information to help you make informed choices about student finance.

Scholarships

UCOL | Te Pūkenga offers a number of scholarships and awards, and information about scholarships offered by other organisations that you may be eligible to apply to.
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