Student loans Dates
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JAN 15Interim student loan repayments are due. They count towards your end-of-year repayment obligation.
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FEB 7End-of-year student loan repayments are due. If you have an amount to pay, you'll have received a letter or text message from us.
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APR 1We add an administration fee to student loans to help pay for some of the ongoing costs of administering the loan
Before you start
Check if you're eligible to apply.
Can I keep my student loan interest-free overseas?
If you're eligible, we'll need:
- a letter from you that says why you are applying to keep your student loan interest-free
- all the supporting documents required for your situation.
In myIR, go to your student loan account
This is on the homepage once you've logged in.
Select 'More...'
Select 'Apply for overseas interest-free'
You'll find this in the 'Travelling overseas' section.
Follow the prompts to complete your application
You can attach your supporting documents to the application.
Log into myIR
If you do not have a myIR account, you can send your application by mail:
Inland Revenue
PO Box 39010
Wellington Mail Centre
Lower Hutt 5045
New Zealand
What happens next
We’ll try to get back to you within 15 working days.
Our reply may take longer if you send your request through by mail.
Your responsibilities
It is important to keep your contact details up to date in myIR.
Last updated:
19 Mar 2024