EmployNZ enrols and takes fee payments in alignment with the approved programme regulations, goals, objectives and priorities and national quality aspirations at all times. Student enrolment and fee payment arrangements comply with all legal, professional and stakeholder requirements.
Students enrolling in EmployNZ programmes will not be enrolled until a satisfactory student fee funding contract and terms and conditions agreement has been signed and co-signed (your Student Enrolment form).
Students are required to meet all documentary requirements and entry criteria, plus selection and admittance requirements to be enrolled in an EmployNZ programme.
National and International students must meet all legal, professional, and regulatory requirements to be enrolled at EmployNZ.
Payment of Tuition Fees
Programme tuition fees must be paid (in full) within 2 weeks from the programme commencement. Failure to pay programme tuition fees on time may result in any of the below:
- enrolment suspension
- delays in the distribution of any programme materials
- instant dismissal (in the event of instant dismissal, your enrolment will become invalid)
- late payment fees and/or debt collection charges
Protection of Student Fees
All tuition fees are paid into a trust account operated by the Public Trust (in accordance with an agreement with the New Zealand Government). The Public Trust releases funds to EmployNZ throughout the duration of the programme, (the total fee is not released as a lump sum). Fees are therefore protected for the duration of the programme. This protects you from the unlikely situation where EMPLOYNZ is unable to deliver the programme you are enrolled in.
If EmployNZ is unable to deliver the programme, you will be reimbursed for the outstanding tuition fees and helped to enrol in another institute. For further information on Public Trust accounts visit https://www.publictrust.co.nz/fee-protect/information-for-students
Public Trust
Loans and Allowances
All of our Level 3 (and above) programmes qualify for StudyLink student loans and allowances. If you are applying for a student loan to pay your tuition fees, apply as early as you can to ensure your payment is made on time.
StudyLink 0800 88 99 00 or https://www.studylink.govt.nz/
StudyLink
Fees Free Study
Fees free study is a Government initiative targeted at first time learners where you may be able to get one year’s study or two years training fees for free (eligibility criteria apply). More information about Fees Free Study can be found at https://www.feesfree.govt.nz
Fees Free
For more information about your funding eligibility, please talk to an EmployNZ staff member.
Withdrawal and Refunds of Programme Fees
EmployNZ aligns itself with NZQA’s refund policy. You can view the full policy via their website https://www.nzqa.govt.nz
NZQA
If you decide to withdraw from a programme or if we withdraw you for reasons such as breaching the Student contract the EmployNZ refund policy will be applied.
Withdrawal Notifications
Should a student leave the programme under any circumstances, it is the student’s responsibility to notify Studylink or any other organisation that they have entered an agreement with. Call Free 0800 88 99 00 or visit their website www.studylink.govt.nz EmployNZ will also notify (where applicable) Studylink, Immigration New Zealand and Public Trust within the timeframes they require which will withdrawal which may impact on the agreement or support that you may be receiving from any of those agencies.
Refund Summary Table
The date you withdraw or were withdrawn from the programme determines the amount you will be refunded. If you withdraw from the ninth day (after commencement of the programme) you will not be entitled to a refund.
Refer to the Refund Summary Table (Below) for further details
Refund Summary (Domestic Fee Paying Enrolments)
| Reasons for wanting a refund | Information student must provide | Timing | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| EmployNZ is unable to proceed with the programme | No information is needed from the student | The refund is automatic | Total fee paid minus 10% of the tuition fees or $500, whichever is less |
| Student no longer wishes to study at EmployNZ | A letter in writing confirming withdrawal from the programme | Before the programme commences | Total fee paid minus 10% of the tuition fees or $500, whichever is less |
| Student no longer wishes to study at EmployNZ | A letter in writing confirming withdrawal from the programme | Within 8 days after the programme commences | Total fee paid minus 10% of the tuition fees or $500, whichever is less |
| Student decides to withdraw or is withdrawn by EmployNZ | N/A | From the 9th day after commencement of programme | No refund |
Note: EmployNZ will notify, where applicable StudyLink, Immigration New Zealand and Public trust using the prescribed lines of communication and systems set by those organisations.
Fee Paying Enrolments – Processing Refunds
Programme or Tuition fee refunds will be processed in accordance with our Withdrawal and Refund policy for either Domestic or International Students Enrolments. Programme Fees are paid to EmployNZ from different sources, so the refund process is determined by the source of the fees, the stage the fee payment is at during the process to being held by Public Trust and the date of withdrawal.
Refunds will be processed as follows:
Fees paid via StudyLink (Student Loans) and held in Public Trust Public Trust has an integrated system with StudyLink and EmployNZ will use the Public Trust online portal to process the Refund and notify the withdrawal.
Fees paid via Student (Personal Payment) and held in Public Trust Refunds will be processed and refunded to the bank account provided by the student.
Fees paid via Organisation (e.g. Scholarships) and held in Public Trust Refunds will be processed and refunded to the bank account provided by the organisation involved.
Fees yet to be received by EmployNZ or Public Trust (in process Domestic Enrolments) Fees are due prior to commencement on the programme, however in exceptional circumstances and/or delays in the process payments may not have been received by EmployNZ and/or Public Trust.
Any programme fees due, which have not been received by the Withdrawal Date, where that date is within the refund period stated in our policy (where a student is entitled to a refund) will be forfeited by EmployNZ and transactions cancelled. That is, EmployNZ will not demand payment, then process a refund as per our Refund Summary Table.
This will not apply to fees to be paid using the TEC Fees Free entitlement. For further information contact the Fees Free team.