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professional development course funding options

Looking for ways to get your professional development course funded? We understand that funding your professional development costs, out of your own pocket, isn’t always an easily accessible option. That’s why at NZIE we’ve partnered with different providers to try and make the payment process a little less painful on your bank account! Check out the following options we currently have available. Get in touch if you have any questions on how to proceed with any of the below suggestions.

Funding options and ideas for your professional development course

Option 1: Activate Tāmaki Makaurau 

Auckland businesses can now access the ‘Activate Tamakai Makaurau’ funds to use towards our strategy short courses at NZIE. However, Activate Tāmaki Makaurau funding is limited and not guaranteed. Until your business has successfully registered, requested a proposal/quote, and had their funding applications approved. To read up on the step-7 process with NZIE check out our article below. 

Check out Activate Tāmakai Makaurau funding here.

Option 2: Buy Now Pay Later through Genopay

Secondly, another payment option you can look into for course funding our is Genopay. Unfortunately, it is not available for our Digital Marketing Diploma as it exceeds the maximum payment amount. But Genopay is perfect for funding our strategy short courses.

When going through Genopay you can choose to pay over 10-weekly instalments. However, this is subject to your approved account limit as Genopay T&Cs apply.

See Genopay details here

Option 3: Fees Free scheme 

In need of funding for our Digital Marketing Diploma? Fees Free is targeted at first-time learners. As in those who have not previously studied in tertiary education before. Or exceeded over 60 credits at Level 3 or higher in New Zealand. Consequently, if this is you, then you may be able to get 1-2 year’s study or training Fees Free.

This option is great for getting your professional development course funded 100%. Especially if you aren’t eligible, by location, for the Activate Tāmaki Makaurau funding.

Check Fees Free Eligibility Criteria here

Option 4: Student Loan from Studylink 

Currently, all of our programmes are NZQA-accredited. However, at this stage, Studylink is only available for the Diploma in Digital Marketing programme. Through Studylink you can apply for a student loan and student allowance plus course-related costs.

The best part about getting out a student loan is that it is interest-free. As long as you live in New Zealand. Plus you don’t have to start paying it back until you are earning a salary or wages above a certain threshold. For the most up to date information, Inland Revenue has full student loan repayment details here.

To see if you’re able to access Studylink services check your Studylink eligibility. Before going ahead with Studylink make sure you chat to our recruitment advisor first. As you’ll also need to see if you meet the course entry criteria requirements, too.

Check your Studylink eligibility here.
If it turns out you’re not eligible for Studylink chat to us and we will see how we can help.

Option 5: Convince your Manager to pay for your professional development 

Believe it or not but this method of payment is becoming more and more popular. Especially with recent students who have enrolled into our programmes. Most noteworthy, not just for our strategy short courses either. For instance, we’ve had employers funding and supporting students who study the yearlong Diploma in Digital Marketing, too. Therefore, if you need help with convincing your boss, read up on the below article. Then get your persuasion skills ready to convince! 

Read ‘How to convince your boss to pay for digital marketing course’ article

Next steps

That wraps up our options on how to get your professional development courses funded! With these options available at your fingertips, it’s time to get your funding rolling. And as a result, invest in a practical course that your career deserves! So, let’s get your professional development costs taken care of.

To get started give us a call on 0800 69 33 82. Alternatively, head over to www.nzie.ac.nz and send us an enquiry. From there one our recruitment team will contact you ASAP. And check if NZIE is the right fit for you and your business.

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Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 General, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and

b) Hold a NZCEL Applied Level 3 [3667] qualification; or

c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR B2 requirements or equivalent; and

d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and.

e) Be a New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency OR Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment.

Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 General, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and

b) Hold a NZCEL Level 2 qualification; or

c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR mid B1 requirements or equivalent; and

d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and.

e) Be a New Zealand citizen or resident; or have Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment.

Fees 2020

Student loans available through Study Link. Check if you are eligible here. 

Fees-Free Study.  

You are only eligible for Fees-Free if you haven’t previously undertaken more than 60 credits (half a year of equivalent full-time tertiary education, 0.5 EFTS) at Level 3 or above on the NZQF – New Zealand Qualifications Framework.

To check if you meet the requirements, visit the New Zealand Government’s Fees-Free website and enter your National Student Number (NSN)

If you do not have an NSN, contact your Student Support Advisor.

Thanks for your interest in studying digital marketing with NZIE. Drop us your details, and we’ll be in touch soon!​

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