• All ākonga (learners) enrolled in any study with us, whether you are campus-based, work-based or study online/by distance.
• Domestic and international ākonga.
• Ākonga who are also employed by us in a part-time capacity (e.g. as a Student Ambassador or Peer Tutor), as long as the larger part of your role is that of an ākonga.

Please be aware that there is only a limited amount of money available, and if you have been given money through this fund sometime in 2024 already, you may not be eligible to receive more. 

The Fund is predominantly for those ākonga who cannot meet a basic cost of living and need support to ensure that you can continue with your study.

For example, it can be used for:

• covering essential living costs such as food, utilities, rent, internet connection, accommodation, medical fees, transport, clothing
• vouchers to support you with immediate needs e.g. petrol and food vouchers, homeware vouchers for products such as blankets, warm clothing
• covering additional living costs such as if you need to visit an unwell family member.

• Tuition fees, compulsory course costs, Student Services Fees
• Scholarships
• Technology-related support (hardware e.g. laptops, or software)
• Recreational activities
• Prezzy Cards

To ensure this fund meets the needs of our underserved ākonga (learners), you will now need to book an appointment to discuss your funding needs with our support team. 

You can book an appointment here. 

Please select the ‘Manaaki Fund support’ option (15 minutes).

If you want support with this process or have any questions, please email studentsuccessdn@op.ac.nz or freephone 0800 762 786. 

Other support options

• If you identify as Māori, feel free to reach out to our Te Punaka Ōwheo team (Māori Student Support Centre). Email tepunakaowheo@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.
• If you identify as Pasifika, feel free to reach out to our Pasifika Support staff.  Email pasifika@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.
• If you are registered with our Accessibility team as needing to receive accessibility support, feel free to reach out to our staff by emailing Accessibility@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.

(Note: If you would like to meet to discuss your Accessibility needs with an Accessibility staff member, please also email Accessibility@op.ac.nz or book an appointment here.)

If you want support with this process or have any questions, please email studentsuccessdn@op.ac.nz or freephone 0800 762 786.  

Other support options

• If you identify as Māori, feel free to reach out to our Te Punaka Ōwheo team (Māori Student Support Centre). Email tepunakaowheo@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.
• If you identify as Pasifika, feel free to reach out to our Pasifika Support staff.  Email pasifika@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.
• If you are registered with our Accessibility team as needing to receive accessibility support, feel free to reach out to our staff by emailing Accessibility@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.