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When you'll be paid and when we're open over Matariki and Queen's birthday weekend.

The Government has announced a new Cost of Living payment, as part of Budget 2022. This is a payment of $350 in total, spread over August, September and October. It's for people earning up to $70,000 a year, who can't get the Winter Energy Payment.

When you'll be paid and when we're open over Easter and Anzac Day.

For studies starting on or after 1 May 2022, convention refugees, protected persons and their immediate families in New Zealand, holding a valid temporary entry visa with study rights, will be able to access student allowance and student loan as soon as they have been confirmed as a refugee.