Travelling or living overseas
You're generally not eligible for an interest-free student loan if you're away for 6 months (184 days) or more. But you may be entitled to a repayment holiday.
Short trips (less than 6 months)
Find out how to keep on top of your loan while you're overseas.
Longer trips (6 months or more)
Find out what you have to do while you're overseas.
Returning to New Zealand
Find out what you have to do if you've been away for more than 6 months.
Interest-free student loans while you're overseas
Find out about interest-free student loans while you're overseas.
Date published: 17 Jul 2009
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