There is a Hardship Fund available to students suffering an unexpected short-term financial problem, which is likely to adversely affect their study. 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.

There are a number of outside agencies and websites who will assist you with managing your finances and providing budgeting advice. 

www.sorted.org.nz - A great website to aid in managing your money.

www.studylink.govt.nz - Official government information on loans and allowances.

Contacts

UCOL Manawatū

Kathryn Jesson-Moore - Student Advocacy & Welfare Coordinator
Phone: 06 952 7066
Email: k.jesson-moore@ucol.ac.nz

Moneywise Manawatū
First Floor, Room F6
Hancock Community House
77-85 King Street
Palmerston North 4410
Phone: 06 358 2279
https://www.mhbs.org.nz
Email: info@moneywisemanawatu.org.nz
Moneywise Manawatū visit the Palmerston North campus and can be booked at https://ucol.libcal.com/appointments/manawatu#s-lc-public-pt under Money Management.

Just Zilch (free donations of food)
248 Featherston St
Palmerston North, 4410
Phone: 022 597 2569
justzilch.org.nz/

UCOL Horowhenua

Yvonne Seng - Transition Coord/Kaiwhakahaere
Email: y.seng@ucol.ac.nz
Phone: 06 952 7000

UCOL Whanganui

Coral Hanna - Leader Whanganui Student Success
Whanganui Library
Phone: ext. 60877

UCOL Wairarapa

Steph Burling – Support, Employability & Youth Guarantee
Wairarapa Te Mana Tauira
Phone: 06 952 7001 ext. 72017
Mobile: 021 243 5398

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