The fees for 2009 are as follows:

Application Fee

A fee of $50 is payable when an Application for Enrolment is lodged.

Enrolment Fees

Non-refundable enrolment deposit to be deducted from first school fee account - $145

                                                                   plus

Family deposit (refundable when last student of family leaves the College) - $150

or

Donation to College Building Fund (non-refundable, tax deductible) - $150

Re-Enrolment Fee

Non-refundable re-enrolment fee, payable in Term 3, to be deducted from the school fee account in the following year - $150

College Fees

College fees and compulsory charges will be billed at the beginning of the school year.

Other Charges

V.E.T. VCAL Courses

Instrumental Music Programme

An annual fee of $640 will apply to all students in Years 8 - 12 who wish to participate in the College's instrumental music programme.   A semester fee will apply to students in Year 7 who wish to continue the instrumental music programme following their one full semester of free instrumental music tuition.   Instruments may be hired (at additional cost) if required.

Transport on Chartered Buses - Endeavour Hills/Narre Warren/Hallam or Keysborough/Springvale

An annual cost of approximately $1,650, including GST, will apply to students travelling on these buses.   Driver Bus Lines administer the day to day running of these services.

College Fee Discounts

Discounts for Brothers

When brothers are attending the College at the same time, the following discounts will apply:

• 25%            on the school fees for the second brother.
• 50%            on the school fees for the third and subsequent brothers.

Early Payment Discount

A discount of $120 per student, $90 for the second student and $60 for the third or subsequent student will be granted if the complete family account is paid in full by 28 February 2009.

Methods of Payment

Accounts may be paid by direct debit from a bank account, credit card, Bpay, EFTPOS, cheque or cash.   In the interest of security, cash payments will only be accepted when made by an adult (cash should not be given to students).   A receipt will be issued for all cash payments at the time of payment.

Payment Options 

• Full year payment by 28 February 2009– Early Payment Discount applies (refer 6 Fee Discounts).
• Payment by 2 instalments   (February and July)
• Payment by 4 instalments   (February, April, July and September)
• Payment by 10 monthly instalments   (February to November inclusive)

All instalments are due by the 21 st day of the month.

Students absent from the College during the school year will not be credited or refunded fees due/paid for the year.

 
Any remaining balance owing on an account must be settled by the end of the school year.

Please note:   The College office is open during school holidays .

Student Departure Procedure

At least one month prior to departure, the parent or guardian should notify the Principal in writing of the final date of attendance at the College.   If the one month notification requirement is not adhered to, a penalty equal to one month's school fees may apply.

Following notification, a College Exit Form will be forwarded to you by the Registrar. This form must be signed by all subject teachers and relevant school officers.   If applicable, a Transfer Note will then be posted directly to the student's new school.

You will also be sent a Student Exit Survey Form, which is required by the State Government.   This form should be returned directly to ACER.

When a student leaves the College part way through the year, an appropriate proportion of the relevant school fees will be charged.   All outstanding school fees will be billed if they have not already been charged and must be paid in full.

Change of Address

Please ensure that immediate written notification is given to the College in writing in the event of any changes to business or residential addresses and/or contact telephone numbers.

Fee Policy

A full copy of the College Fee Policy is available on request.