Students treated as Lincoln ‘off campus’ for the Student services fee are defined as students enrolled in the following programmes and not currently enrolled in any on campus courses:
• Regional Education
• Master’s and PhD students who have been granted permission to register on an external basis by the Academic
Administration Committee in accordance with the house rules for external Master’s and PhD students.
Background
A change in government policy in 2011 requires that the University must consult with students on the provision of student services. The ministerial directive determines the broad range of categories that can be covered by the fee. The Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) is not a membership fee of the Lincoln University Students’ Association (LUSA), but LUSA do provide some of the services on behalf of the University.
Decision-making and Consultation
The Campus Service Council (CSC) is responsible for administering the decision-making process on the CSSF and the services that are offered. It is made up of members of the LUSA and Te Awhioraki Executives that represent the students, and Lincoln University staff. The CSC is charged with monitoring and evaluating the services provided through the CSSF.
In 2019 students had the opportunity to attend a hui facilitated by LUSA, where they were given a presentation about how the fee is divided up between the categories and how much money goes towards each of the services. They were then able to submit verbal or written feedback in regards to whether the fee should increase or decrease, and have input to how the money should be spent in 2020.This student feedback informs the decision-making process and student feedback is always welcomed by the service-providers, LUSA and the University more generally.
In March the CSC will begin planning any consultation activities that will occur later in the year to assist in understanding the level of the fee and the scope of the services that should be provided. The CSC are open to any suggestions of services that should be delivered and feedback on the current services that are provided. Involvement and feedback can be through any of the representatives on the Campus Service Council by contacting the LUSA President ([email protected], 03 423 0580) or the Chief Academic Officer ([email protected], 03 423 0177).
Learn about our student services fee, which helps us to provide you with a range of services.
Items
The student services fee allows us to offer some of the services below at no cost and some at a subsidised rate.
| Service | Details |
| Advocacy and legal advice | LUSA have suitably experienced people who are available for advocacy and educational support. |
| Careers information, advice and guidance | Lincoln University provides a careers and employment service to enhance the employability of Lincoln University students and graduates, and to manage relationships with employers and industry to facilitate the recruitment of students and graduates. |
| Counselling services and pastoral care | Lincoln University is committed to ensure students can access support and guidance to help them cope with University life, manage relationships and stress. The University provides suitably qualified/experienced professionals accessible through Student Health and Support. LUSA also provides support and advice to students. |
| Employment information | LUSA maintains Student Job Search (SJS) membership which is accessible to all Lincoln University students. |
| Financial support and advice | LUSA administer a Hardship Fund scheme to assist students in need, and will provide students with information on where to go to access budgeting resources and advice. LUSA also offer a Childcare Subsidy in the two Lincoln University pre-school providers, which is administered through the Hardship Fund. |
| Health services | Lincoln University provides comprehensive health services including doctors, nurses and mental health professionals. |
| Media | LUSA communicate with students via a range of media including printed press, social media and website, and will monitor and record all communications. They enable and encourage appropriate student contributions to relevant media. |
| Clubs and societies | LUSA provide all LUSA affiliated clubs and societies with administration and facilities support and advice. They also administer a grant funding scheme for all LUSA affiliated clubs and societies. Club details can be found at: www.lusa.org.nz/clubs |
| Sports, recreation and cultural activities | LUSA provide a range of events open to all students that contribute to a vibrant campus throughout the academic year. A modern and well equipped Recreation Centre that accommodates a wide variety of sporting and recreation activities is provided through Lincoln University. |
Fees
| Semester | 2020 Fees (NZ$ includes GST) |
| January Summer School | $113.00 |
| Semester One | $390.00 (less than 30 credits $182.00) |
| Semester Two | $390.00 (less than 30 credits $182.00) |
| November Summer School | $113.00 |
| Full Summer School | $390.00 (less than 30 credits $182.00) |
| Research | $780.00 |
| English Language | $25.00 per week |
| Off Campus (per year) | $65.00 |
| Semester | 2021 Fees (NZ$ includes GST) |
| January Summer School | $115.00 |
| Semester One | $397.50 (less than 30 credits $185.00) |
| Semester Two | $397.50 (less than 30 credits $185.00) |
| November Summer School | $115.00 |
| Full Summer School | $397.50 (less than 30 credits $185.00) |
| Research | $795.00 |
| English Language | $26.00 per week |
| Off Campus (per year) | $385.00 (less than 30 credits $185.00) |