Fees & Funding

The Student Services Fee contributes to services and support available to BTI students.

The Student Services Fee that applies to your study is included in the relevant domestic or international fee schedule above.

Tuition fees are not the only costs you may need to plan for while studying. Other costs can include stationery, textbooks, printing, travel, accommodation and programme-specific requirements.

As a general guide, a full-time domestic student should allow approximately $1,000–$3,000 per year for course-related costs.

Some programmes may have additional costs. Where applicable, these will be outlined in the information for your programme.

Distance students

If your programme includes on-campus intensives or block courses, you will need to budget for your own travel and accommodation.

International students

International students will also need to arrange appropriate medical and travel insurance.

Course materials and printing

BTI course materials are generally provided online so that you can access them on a computer or mobile device. If you choose to print course materials, you will need to include printing in your course-related costs.

Living costs

You should also plan for normal living expenses such as rent, power, water, food, transport, phone and other personal costs. These will vary depending on your circumstances and living arrangements.

BTI offers a limited number of scholarships or grants to teacher education students.

We also encourage students to explore scholarships available through other local and national organisations.

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BTI complies with New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) requirements for the protection of student fees.

Student tuition fees and levies are paid into Public Trust , where they are held and released to BTI periodically throughout the year.

Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink .

If you would like to apply for a student loan or allowance, you should contact StudyLink directly. BTI cannot determine your individual eligibility.

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 Employment Pathways

It is your responsibility to contact StudyLink to determine your eligibility for a student loan or allowance.

We recommend contacting StudyLink before, or as soon as possible after, you have been accepted into your programme of study.

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If BTI voluntarily closes or ceases to offer a course in which students are enrolled, NZQA student fee protection requirements apply.

For international students, if BTI ceases to be a signatory of the Code of Practice, the applicable refund conditions also apply.

If you are considering withdrawing from or deferring your study, please read the current Refund of Student Fees information 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 your fees have not yet been paid, the applicable 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 already incurred up to a maximum of 25% of the fees paid.

After your published withdrawal date

If you withdraw after your published withdrawal date, fees paid for that semester’s courses are not refundable. Check the current Refund of Student Fees information for the full conditions that apply.

Where do I find my withdrawal date?

Withdrawal dates are specific to your programme and intake. Enrolled students can find their applicable withdrawal date through BTI Online.

Disputing a refund decision

Study Complaints is a free and independent dispute resolution service for domestic tertiary learners and international students.

The service can help with eligible financial matters, contractual matters and redress claims following an NZQA investigation.