Prior to submitting any application for an OS-HELP Loan, please ensure the following:
- Please ensure that your application is not submitted prior to six months of the date of your overseas study.
- Applications for OS-HELP assistance submitted for study that is outside of the six-month period, cannot be accepted and will need to be resubmitted.
- Please note: Applications for an OS-HELP Loan will not be assessed until the overseas study application has been approved and registered via the University's required processes.
- All students must visit the Study Overseas information on the University's website to obtain the required approval for the anticipated Study Overseas.
- If your Study Overseas has not been approved, your application for OS-HELP will not be assessed.
OS-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan program that provides financial assistance to eligible students wishing to undertake part of their Commonwealth Supported program overseas.
OS-HELP can be used for a range of expenses such as airfares, accommodation, and other travel or study expenses.
The type of overseas study for which you may be able to receive OS‑HELP assistance could include semester or year-long exchanges, study tours, clinical placements and internships.
Students can apply for an OS-HELP Loan a maximum of 6 months prior to undertaking their study.
Students may receive one loan per six-month study period, and up to a total of two OS-HELP loans in their lifetime. The six-month period commences from the start date of your overseas study.
More information
- Download the OS-HELP statement of terms and conditions booklet
- Find out more at the Study Assist website, including:
- Viewing the HELP video
- Eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens who are Special Category Visa holders
* For PDF documents you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Download page.