IN COUNTRY STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND

In-Country Student Assistance Fund

The aim of this In-Country funding assistance is, to enable Cook Islanders and PRs without any form of sponsorship (e.g. from employers) to undertake post secondary education and training while living in the Cook Islands. There are two forms of assistance available under this programme:

 

OPTION 1: PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF TUITION FEES AND PRESCRIBED TEXT BOOK FEES

Criteria 1:

Applicants who are unemployed or whose annual income is below $15,000 may apply for a 75% reimbursement of course fee(s) and prescribed textbook(s). This amount is payable only if the applicant has proof of having passed the course(s) and paid the course fee(s) in full.

 

Criteria 2:

Applicants whose annual income is in the range of $15,000 and over may apply

for a 50% reimbursement of course fee(s) and prescribe textbook(s). This amount is payable only if the applicant has proof of having passed the course(s) and paid the course fee(s) in full.

 

For Option 1: There are NO restrictions on reimbursements for students who complete more than one course per semester.  Please note, applications for reimbursement will only be considered if the application is within the current financial year indicated on this form.

 

 

Download application form for more details about this scheme:

icon Application Form In Country Student Assistance Fund (255.14 kB)