St Peters Lutheran College

The Capital Levy ($400 per annum) applies to all students and is not tax-deductible. Funds derived from the Levy are applied to the College for the purpose of replacing, upgrading and maintaining capital equipment and facilities other than buildings (e.g. ovals, courts, landscaping and roadways).

Technology Levy

This levy contributes towards the cost of additional software licensing for the College. Included in this levy is a full copy of Microsoft Office Professional and/ or Microsoft Windows for installation on a personal computer and the provision of centralised, platform- independent applications where appropriate for the curriculum. This levy does not include ebook and other digital classroom resources.

Ironbark Levy

Attendance at Ironbark is compulsory for all Year 9 students. The Ironbark Levy contributes to the costs of board and lodging at the Ironbark Outdoor Education Centre. The Levy is charged in addition to tuition fees for day students. Parents of Years 8 and 9 day students are charged the Ironbark Levy each term in eight instalments over two years, commencing in Year 8. New Year 9 day students will be charged the total levy ($930.00 per term) in Year 9.

Enrolment Application Processing Fee

A non-refundable application processing fee of $100 is payable to the College upon submission of an Enrolment Application. The fee covers administration costs in processing the application.

Enrolment Confirmation Fee

When a place is offered, parents are required to sign an Enrolment Contract and pay a non-refundable Enrolment Confirmation fee of $1,000 for each newly enrolled student. This Enrolment Confirmation Fee confirms the place for the student. excursions and tours) and cocurricular activities such as sport, music, drama, debating etc. These costs will be confirmed by the coordinator of the activity. Example of the costs of these activities is below:

Boarding camp * $350
Year 5 camp — Kindilan $265
Year 6 camp — Canberra $1500
Year 7 camp — Coolum $345
Year 8 camp — Coolum $575
*Estimate only - based on fees and charges

Payment of fees and levies

Discount for Early Payment of Annual College Fees

A 2.5% discount* will be granted to parents who elect to pay the full year’s College fees by 28 January, as shown on the Term 1 fees statement.

* This discount applies to compulsory fees and levies. Additional charges must be paid by the due date each term.

Payment by Credit Card

Payments made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) will attract a surcharge of 0.75%. This surcharge will be automatically calculated at the time of payment. Please note that American Express is not accepted by the College.

Who is Responsible for Payment?

The parent/s and/or legal guardian/s who have signed the Enrolment Contract with the College are jointly and severally liable for the student’s tuition fees and any other costs associated with the student’s attendance at the College, unless a Court Order states differently. A copy of any relevant Court Order or other documents stating amendments to financial and/or parental responsibility arrangements must be provided to the College. New contracts may be necessary to adhere to court order directions. If a parent/guardian arranges for a third party to pay the fees, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure payments occur.

Overdue Payments

All accounts will be monitored and pursued by the College. Accounts in arrears will be subject to a late payment fee of $75. Parents/Guardians have a responsibility to notify the College if their circumstances change and fee payment becomes an issue. In such circumstances communication with the College is paramount. Parents are required:

• to contact the Finance Office, prior to the due date, on [email protected] and advise that payment will be delayed;
• to meet with the Finance Manager to discuss the situation further where the circumstances are considered significant. Compassion and support of families in special circumstances will always be a priority.

Continued failure to pay school fees without correspondence with the College will result in a review of the student’s enrolment.

Method of Payment

Payments made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) will attract a surcharge of 0.75%.

BPay

Contact your participating financial institution to make payment from your cheque or savings account.

Biller Code: 292664

Reference: Number shown on the bottom left hand corner of your statement. For more information visit www.bpay.com.au.

Online

Visit our website at www.stpeters.qld.edu.au, select ‘Payment’ and follow the prompts.

Post

Post the payment slip from your statement with your cheque made payable to St Peters Lutheran College, PO Box 111, Indooroopilly QLD 4068.

In Person

Pay by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card at the Business Centre between 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.