Fees & Funding

The Student Services Fee contributes to services and support available to BTI students. The applicable fee is included in the relevant domestic or international fee schedule above.

These are costs that you are likely to have to pay over the course of the academic year and include such things as stationery and textbooks.

It is estimated that a full-time domestic student should allow $1,000–$3,000 each year to cover such items.

There may be other programme-specific course related costs. You will find information relating to these, if any, within the programme information.

Distance students will need to factor in travel and accommodation expenses for intensives. International students will need to purchase adequate medical and travel insurance.

BTI is committed to addressing the environmental impact of paper consumption across campus. Course materials are provided online in a format that is easy to read on your computer or mobile device. Should you wish to print these off, you will need to factor printing costs into your course-related costs. We encourage you to recycle used paper using the environmental green bins situated around campus.

Living costs may include rent, power, water, food, entertainment, phone and transport. The amount needed can vary considerably depending on where you live, how much you use, how many people you share bills with, and your living style.

BTI offers a limited number of scholarships or grants to teacher education students. We encourage our students to also apply for local and national scholarships.

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In compliance with New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) student fee protection requirements, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute has commissioned the services of Public Trust.

Student Fees (Tuition and Levies) are paid into Public Trust, are held by them and released to BTI periodically throughout the year.

Applications for a student loan or allowance should be made by students directly with StudyLink, either online, by phone or in person at one of their centres.

The following BTI programmes are approved for Student Loans and Allowances:

• Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary
• Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Counselling
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)
• Master of Professional Practice and Leadership
• Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Practice and Leadership
• NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation

It is the student’s responsibility to contact StudyLink to determine eligibility for all Loans and Allowances. BTI cannot advise you on this.

StudyLink – Hoto Akoranga – is responsible for the administration of Student Allowance and Student Loans in tertiary institutions. Students wanting to apply for an Unemployment Benefit, Student Hardship, Student Loan or Student Allowances should contact StudyLink directly. Please contact StudyLink to lodge your application before or as soon as you have been accepted into your programme of study.

There is a rule from the NZQA in the situation that BTI would close or cease to offer a course, that requires a refund of any unused portion of fees to students affected within 5 working days.

For international students, in the event of BTI ceasing to be a signatory of the Code of Practice, the above refund conditions apply.

If you are considering withdrawing from or deferring your study, please check the Refund of Student Fees policy and Withdrawal/Deferral form before making a decision.

Before your programme starts

If you withdraw before the advertised semester start date, you will normally receive a full refund less the lower of a 10% administration fee or $500. If fees have not yet been paid, the administration fee is still payable.

Domestic students

If you withdraw before your published withdrawal date, up to the end of the eighth working day after your semester start date, fees paid may be refunded less the lower of a 10% administration fee or $500.

International students

If you withdraw before your published withdrawal date, up to the end of the tenth working day after your programme starts, BTI may deduct costs incurred up to a maximum of 25% of the fees paid.

Where do I find my withdrawal date?

Programme-specific withdrawal dates are provided to enrolled students through BTI Online. They are not listed on the public Important Dates page.

Need to dispute a refund decision?

Study Complaints is a free and independent dispute resolution service for domestic tertiary learners and international students. It can help with financial matters, contractual matters and redress claims following an NZQA investigation.