Fees and Financial Support Information

We welcome all students and their families who share or respect our Catholic faith, values and traditions.

Catholic education is supported by State and Federal funding, with families contributing the balance of the cost of educating their children.

At times, some families are unable to meet their commitment to the full costs of education. As a Catholic school system, we ensure fee relief mechanisms are available to support families in time of need. We encourage these discussions on enrolment or as these needs emerge.

Fees
Fees are charged on an annual basis. The first fee statement is issued in February with the annual charges shown. Subsequent fee statements will then be issued during the year.

Tuition Fee Amounts - 2024

Capital Levy
A Capital Levy of $350 per family will apply. This fee is levied for the ongoing capital upgrade of school facilities.

Technology Levy
Families will be required to pay a technology levy of $150 per student. The technology levy will be added to the family fee account.

Other Charges - 2024

Student Departures and Withdrawals
Parents and guardians are reminded that early written notification of a student withdrawing during the school year is required. Where a student exits the school during a Term, fees are payable to end of the Term the student exited. Fee accounts will be adjusted pro-rata for tuition fees and the capital levy.

Payment Options
Payment Plan
A Fee Payment Plan must be completed by all families and returned to the school by the end of February.
Fees are due and payable in full by February each year unless a payment plan has been completed.
The following options are available for the payment of school fees:

• Instalments. The following instalment arrangements are available:
  
  • Weekly payments (not available for Credit Card payments via direct debit)
  • Fortnightly payments
  • Monthly payments
  • Quarterly payments
• Other instalment plans may be arranged to suit family budgets. Please contact the Office if you require assistance to determine the payments required to settle the account balance prior to the end of the school year.

Payment Facilities
The following facilities are available for the payment of accounts:

• Cash
• Cheque
• Credit Card
• Direct Debit
• EFTPOS

Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested Health Care Card, Centrelink Pension Concession Card, or Veteran Affairs Pensioner Gold Card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF.
How to Apply: Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/camps-sports-and-excursions-fund/guidance/submitting-application

Support for the Cost of Education
Where families are eligible for the Camps, Sports and Excursion Funding, they can also apply for the Family Fee Assistance Scheme. Families that qualify for the scheme will pay $520 per annum ($10 per week) for primary school tuition fees and the capital levy.
How to Apply: Contact the school office to obtain a Family Fee Assistance Scheme application or download from:
DOBCEL Family Fee Assistance Scheme

Further Support
If you have any concerns regarding payment of school fees, you are encouraged to discuss these at any time with the Principal. To arrange an appointment please contact the office on 55681371.
It is a condition of enrolment that all families contribute to the cost of education. We recognise that circumstances may change, and it is an expectation that the fee payer will contact the school to negotiate an alternative payment plan or seek concessional support.

Debt Collection Procedures
As a last resort the school will commence debt recovery or take legal action where no adequate response has been achieved from approaches for fee payment. Costs incurred by the school from such methods are fully recoverable from the Debtor. This is a last resort for the school but is necessary as a matter of justice for paying members of the school community and the financial sustainability of the school.