Getting ready for 2019
18 December 2018.
More than 83,000 students have applied for their 2019 student finance before 16 December. But if they missed the date it's not too late to apply.
We're now asking students to apply as soon as possible.
They haven't missed out, but we can't guarantee they've got time to get everything sorted ready for the start of their study.
We'd really appreciate your help to get this message out to all students who're thinking about applying but haven't yet.
Overview of the Campaign
Phase 1
The campaign launched on Sunday 16 September.
You'll see it on and around major campuses and transport hubs, and online - with banner advertising on targeted websites and videos on TV/Video On Demand services.
We'll send direct marketing emails to current tertiary students regularly over the next few months.
Phase 2
In December our digital banners will be updated to show an increase in urgency in the final two weeks before 16 December.
We'll also send two more emails during this time to students who haven't yet applied for 2019.
Phase 3
After 16 December we'll email any students who still haven't applied to give them another hurry along.
At this point they haven't missed out, but we can't guarantee they've got time to get everything sorted ready for the start of their study.
We'll continue to have online advertising through to the end of January.
How you can help
Please spread the word any way you can.
To help you do this, we've put together some text for you to use on your website and in emails or e-newsletter.
Text for websites and newsletters
Full text
Missed it - apply now
If you're studying in 2019, and haven't already applied for your Studnt Allowance or Loan.
You can still apply but you need to do it now, or you might not have everything sorted in time for the start of your course.
We're getting thousands of applications every day - don't be at the end of the queue.
If you’ve had a student allowance or loan in the last 12 months, login to MyStudyLink and use the Returning Application to apply in less than five minutes.
Short version text
Missed it - apply now
If you're studying in 2019, and haven't already applied for your Studnt Allowance or Loan.
You can still apply but you need to do it now, or you might not have everything sorted in time for the start of your course.