Just as a note re Aussies getting Student Loans in NZ. There's talk, if hasn't happened already of a two year stand down period being implemented for Australians coming here to study before being eligible for Student Loans.......
I say good. I know it doesn't apply to all but some folk come here, get a loan, study, and leave - never to repay the loan and leave the burden on the NZ tax payer......... This needed to be addressed!
a 2 minute look on the studylink website will confirm as of 01/01/2011 a 2 year stand down will come into effect for australian citizens wishing to access nz student loan funding.
hence I got in early
