Hardship Fund
UCOL 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: 0212435398
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 a number of 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 offers a number of
scholarships and awards, and information about scholarships offered by other organisations that you may be eligible to apply to.