New Zealand students | International Students | Additional Costs | Withdrawal from Courses
New Zealand Students
For New Zealand students the two-year (2 x 45 week) fulltime Animation Production Course fee for the 2010 - 2011 intake is NZ$8,663.75 (inc GST) per year. The Ministry of Education Equivalent Full Time Study (EFTS) tuition subsidy for 2010 is NZ$5,873. This is payable to a fee protection trust account.
NZ students enrolled in fulltime courses are also eligible for student loans and allowances. Currently students can apply for up to NZ$8,746.25 for course fees, NZ$6,450 for living costs (accessible through loans and allowances) and a loan of up to NZ$1,000 for course costs. They may also be eligible for a student allowance.
See www.studylink.govt.nz or call 0800 889900 for more information about loans and allowances.
New Zealand Student Fees 2010
| Tuition & Course Fees: |
NZ$14,338 |
| Less Government Subsidy: |
NZ$5,873 |
| Subsidised total tuition fee (inc GST): |
NZ$8,465 |
(See below for additional costs)
International Students
For international students, the total fee is payable to a fee protection trust account in advance in order to comply with New Zealand Government immigration regulations.
International students must allow for additional costs for travel insurance to and from NZ and medical insurance to cover any treatment costs during their stay.
International Student Fees 2010
| Tuition & Course Fees : |
NZ$16,875 |
| Total tuition fee (inc GST): |
NZ$16,875 |
(See below for additional costs)
Additional Costs - New Zealand and International Students
Students must supply their own stationery and allow for the cost of computer consumables, internet use and field trips. (Allow approximately NZ$180 for stationery and NZ$100 for field trips.) They must also cover all their own living, accommodation and transport costs.
All students attending fulltime courses will be charged the following:
- Internet Fees - Students receive 150MB free per month. Additional use is charged at 10 cents per MB in blocks starting from 10MB.
- Showreels - There will be a charge of NZ$40 for compilation of an end-of-year showreel for each student.
- Parking - Limited parking is available at the school at a cost of NZ$100 per year.
- Accommodation - If students reside in one of the South Seas houses they will be charged a NZ$300 bond. The bond is refundable if tenancy agreement and standards are met.
Withdrawal from courses - New Zealand and International Students
Section 236A (1)(d) of the Education Act allows that:
- Any student who withdraws before a course has started will receive a total refund of their fees less an administration charge of NZ$50.
- Any student who withdraws within the first eight days of a course (that is longer than 3 months in duration) receives a total refund of their fees less an administration charge of NZ$500 or 10%, whichever is lower.
- Any student who withdraws more than eight days after a course has started will not be eligible for any refund.
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