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Thinking of Leaving Study to Go Work? You Have Support — And Options.

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02/12/2025
Whitecliffe students receiving support to stay in study

If you’re considering leaving study to head straight into work, you’re not alone. Many students feel financial pressure or want to start earning sooner.

But before you decide, know this:

You may be able to stay in study — with financial support from StudyLink.

And staying in study just a little longer can mean:

  • better job opportunities
  • stronger skills
  • a higher starting income
  • more career choice
  • long-term stability

 

You Don’t Have to Choose Between Study and Surviving Right Now

Whitecliffe is here to remove barriers, not create them.
You may be eligible for:

 

✔ Student Allowance

Weekly, non-repayable money to support you while you study. Many Certificate and Diploma students qualify.

 

✔ Student Loan Living Costs

Weekly funding to help cover rent, transport, food or bills.

 

✔ Course-Related Costs

Up to $1,000 a year for equipment, textbooks, software or travel.

 

Why Staying in Study Matters

Finishing your Certificate or progressing into the next level gives you:

  • A recognised qualification
  • Stronger practical and creative skills
  • A portfolio or work samples for employers
  • Confidence and capability
  • A better chance at higher-paid jobs

Work will always be there. Your long-term opportunities improve with qualification.

 

 

Student working on creative coursework that contributes to their qualification and future job opportunities.

 

Build Work-Ready Skills While You Study

Whitecliffe programmes prepare you for real jobs across:

  • IT and computing
  • Fashion and production
  • Digital design and creative roles
  • Studio and workshop assistant roles
  • Arts, wellbeing and creative community roles

You’ll enter the workplace with skills, experience and direction.

 

 

You Can Work Part-Time While Studying

Many Whitecliffe students balance both:

✔ evening or weekend work
✔ casual retail or creative roles
✔ freelancing
✔ part-time hours around class

Our team can help you plan a schedule that works.

 

We’re Here to Help You Stay On Track

We can support you with:

  • StudyLink guidance
  • Financial planning
  • Study timetable support
  • Course advice
  • Student support services

You’re not doing this alone.

 

Your Future Is Worth Finishing

Don’t leave study too early.
Don’t walk away from a qualification that could transform your opportunities.

Staying enrolled now can set you up for the future you want.

 

Talk to Us Before You Decide

👉 Book a 1:1 Advice Session
We’re here to help you stay in study — and succeed.