Overdue fees
Find out what happens when your fees are not paid by the due date.
Your fees must be paid in full on the due date. The fees due date is the first day of the course or on the day of enrolment (if after the course start date).
Non-payment of fees, ceasing to attend classes, or verbally advising a staff member is not accepted as notice of withdrawal. To officially withdraw from a course, visit Withdrawing from a course.
You are liable for all fees if you remain enrolled in courses after the deadlines for Changing your enrolment.
For more information, visit Fee due dates.
Paying fees for courses with A and B components
Domestic students enrolled in double Semester courses, can delay paying B component fees until the due date displayed on the fees statement/invoice. Staying enrolled after the deadline for making changes, is a commitment to pay the fees for both the A and B component.
For more information about A and B courses, visit A and B courses: Double-term courses.
International students are required to hold a valid student visa for the full period of study for which they are enrolled.
What happens if my fees are overdue?
Detailed information about overdue fees is available in the University Calendar Fees Statute 2001.
Future enrolment restricted
If you do not pay your fees in full, a tuition debt hold (TDT hold) will be added to your account. This hold prevents future enrolment. If your fees are paid after the due date, the university may restrict access to University services including future enrolment (PAY hold) until either:
- Confirmation that you have accepted your student loan contract or,
- payment in advance of enrolment is received
Once you have accepted your student loan contract or paid your fees, you need to notify the University of this so your account can be updated. To do so, please email collections@auckland.ac.nz.
You can calculate the cost of your studies by visiting Fees by faculty.
For more information on how to pay your fees, see Fee payment methods
Late payment fee
If you don’t pay your fees in full by the due date, we may add a late payment fee of $120.00 to your fees account (this fee is not covered by StudyLink student loan scheme). If you have applied for a student loan, then you are responsible for ensuring that StudyLink pays the fees by the due date.
If you think your fees will not be paid on time, you need to contact student fee advice by emailing fees@auckland.ac.nz.
To find out how to pay your outstanding fees, and/or late fees, visit Fee payment methods.
Final grades restricted
Your final grade for courses may be withheld until your fees are paid in full and your access to any certified digital documents in My eQuals may be restricted.
Enrolment impact
University may temporarily withdraw your enrolment until your fees are paid in full and you may lose access to university systems and services, such as, Canvas.
If fees remain unpaid, your account may be referred to a debt collection agency (collection costs will be added). The university may restrict access to future enrolments until payment in advance is confirmed.
How do I apply for reinstatement if my courses were cancelled for non-payment of fees?
If your enrolment has been deleted for non-payment, an email will have been sent to your University email address to let you know what you need to do if you want to have your enrolment reinstated.
For more information, please visit How do I apply for reinstatement if my courses were cancelled for non-payment of fees?