Fees and scholarships
How to pay
Details about how to pay your fees and where to go if you need support.
Where to find your fees
You will receive an email that includes the total amount to pay and due date.
Stay aware and protect yourself from scams. If in doubt about whether an email or text has come from us, give us a call on 0800 762 786 or +64 3 477 3014 outside New Zealand.
StudyLink
StudyLink provides student loans to help domestic students pay your study fees.
Please visit www.studylink.govt.nz to apply for your student loan. You should apply as soon as possible. StudyLink recommends getting your application in by December 16 for the following year’s study. Current processing time for StudyLink can take more than a month.
If you receive a StudyLink student loan, StudyLink will pay your fees directly to Otago Polytechnic.
If you do not receive a StudyLink student loan, or have not applied on time, you are responsible for paying your fees using one of the methods below.
Internet banking
Account Name: Otago Polytechnic
OR search for Otago Polytechnic using the ‘Bill Payment’ function
Account Number: 03-0883-0134810-000
SWIFT (for international payments only): WPACNZ2W
Reference: Your name and student ID number
EFTPOS or credit card
In person at Customer Services – The Hub, Forth Street, Dunedin OR Bannockburn Road, Cromwell
Call us on 0800 762 786 to make a payment over the phone
Online in Kāpehu – click on your name in the top right corner, then select Financials
Employer/sponsor payments
If you have an employer or sponsor paying for your study, please ask them to contact accountsreceivable@op.ac.nz to arrange payment.
Get in touch
If you have any questions or problems paying your fees, please get in touch.
New Zealand 0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Dunedin
Forth Street, Dunedin
Private Bag 1910
New Zealand 9054
Central Otago
Customer Services
11 Bannockburn Road,
Cromwell 9384
Support for current students
If you are a current student, you can also talk to Student Success or Te Punaka Ōwheo for advice or support.
Scholarships
There are a variety of scholarships available. They all have different eligibility criteria related to what you want to study, your background and situation.
TIP: Start searching for scholarships early so you don’t miss the deadlines!
Funding your study
Details about how to pay your fees and where to go if you need support.
Frequently asked questions
If you are having trouble paying your fees, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing accountsreceivable@op.ac.nz.
Fees are due for payment on or before the date listed on your invoice. This is generally the start date of your programme – get in touch with us if you’re not sure when your fees are due for payment.
If you believe your fee payment may be delayed, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing accountsreceivable@op.ac.nz. If you have already arranged payment through a StudyLink loan, payment may be processed after the due date listed.
Receipts aren’t issued automatically. You can check your Financials in Kāpehu, or contact us if you need confirmation of payment or a receipt.
Fees may be paid by a family member or someone acting on your behalf. Make sure they include your student ID number with the payment so that we know who it is for. Please note that we cannot provide your personal information to anyone other than you – including invoices or enrolment details – without your express consent.
We send an invoice to all enrolling students for your records. This is so you have a record of your full study costs – as long as you have made arrangements to have your fees paid, you do not need to take any action. We will contact you if there is anything further needed.
We will contact you to organise a refund of any overpayment, and it will be refunded into the account that the payment was from. Contact us if you have any questions about your account.
If you withdraw before the start of your programme, you are usually able to request a full refund. Administration fees may apply.
If you withdraw during your programme, please be aware that each course has its own deadline for withdrawal with a refund of the course fees – please refer to your invoice for more details, or contact us. If you withdraw after this date, no refund will be given.
Yes! You can search our scholarships page to find out what scholarships we have available, and how to apply.
Yes! We offer a range of scholarships specifically for international students. Find out what we have available on our scholarships for international students page.
International bank transfers can take some time. Please allow 10 business days for the transfer to be recieved.
Contact us
If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.