Learning support study awards

When to apply for a qualification

Our study awards are for Massey University postgraduate specialist teaching qualifications. Application dates for these are listed on each study award page.

You should apply for the study award and qualification you want to study at the same time.

If your application for an award is unsuccessful, you can either choose to pay for the study yourself or withdraw before the end of the free withdrawal period. This date will be on your confirmation of enrolment.

We will let you know if your application for an award is successful or not before the university’s deadline for withdrawal from the qualification.

Massey University has information about withdrawing from study.

Changing or withdrawing from study – Massey University

Conditions of a study award

If you are granted a study award, there are conditions you must meet.

You must:

• be employed
• have a signed letter from your employer approving your study leave
• be enrolled in your qualification at university
• understand the offer of study award is valid for 2 years of your study
• let us know if any of the information you provided in your application changes – this includes your employment status, contact details and any changes to your proposed study.

Specific terms and conditions of your study award will be outlined in your letter of offer.

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Plan your workload

The study award includes payments to your employer for up to 50 study leave days per year. You must plan your study and workload for the year. We recommend doing this with your employer and arrange appropriate study leave.

Talk to the university about the hours of study needed for specific courses and attendance at the compulsory block courses.

How we pay course fees

If you are granted a study award, we pay your course fees directly to Massey University in March or April. The university will invoice us directly.

You or your cluster, are responsible for paying the non-tuition portion of your fees.

Non-tuition fees include:

• student levies
• building fees
• administration fees
• any other add-on university charges.