Travelling or living overseas

Interest is generally charged on your student loan if you go overseas for 6 months or more, so it's important to keep on to of your loan.

I'm going overseas for less than 6 months

Find out how to keep on top of your loan while you're overseas for less than 6 months.

Find out what you have to do if you'll be overseas for 6 months or more.

Find out what you have to do if you're returning to New Zealand after more than 6 months away.

Find out about interest-free student loans while you're overseas.

Find out what you need to repay and how to make payments while you're overseas.

Date published: 27 Sep 2011

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