Tautoko
To Support and UpliftTautoko represents a lifeline for AUT students in their hour of need; meaning to encourage, up-lift and support, Tautoko is an initiative that works towards assisting students facing hardship and help them throughout their journey here at AUT.
Firm believers in the fact that students are at the heart of what we do, our team here at Tautoko use our founding principles of mana, awhi, pono, and whakaute, to help guide and better assist those in need.
Tautoko offers relief in the form of vouchers and food, with plans to expand our offerings to reflect the needs of our students.
Tautoko provides grocery vouchers (typically $50, up to $200) to AUT students experiencing financial hardship.
To apply, you must:
- Be a currently enrolled AUT student with a valid student ID
- Describe your current financial situation
Applications are typically processed within 2-3 business days. Your application is strictly confidential and will not be shared with AUT. You do not need to be an AUTSA member to receive support.
Students can apply multiple times. After receiving support twice, we may refer you to AUT Student Hub Financial Assistance for additional comprehensive support options.
- Applications are assessed against established criteria to ensure fair and equitable distribution of support
- The decision to approve, decline, or defer an application rests solely with AUTSA Tautoko staff
- Decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into
- You will be notified of the outcome via email (and in some cases we will call) and provided with pick up information if relevant
Your application is strictly confidential:
- Only authorised Tautoko staff will access your information
- Your information will not be shared with AUT (unless you consent to a referral to AUT Student Hub)
- Your participation will not appear on your student record