Mazenod College

The annual tuition fee incorporates the cost of items known to be an integral part of the curriculum, including but not limited to: Learning area and Year level consumables, most camps and excursions, College annual, P & F levy and accident insurance cover.

Application Fee

A non-refundable Application Fee of $100.00 must accompany the enrolment application when registering a student for enrolment.

Confirmation of acceptance fee

Non-refundable Acceptance fee of $300.00 for day school and $500.00 for boarding is payable on receipt of notification of an offer of a place at the College.

This payment confirms the student’s place and is offset against school fees but is non-refundable should a student be withdrawn after the offer of a place has been accepted.

Re-enrolment fee

Non-refundable Re-enrolment fee of $300.00 for day school and $500.00 for boarding is payable by current families to confirm a student’s place at the College for the following year.

This fee is payable annually and is offset against school fees.

Building Fund Levy

The compulsory Building Fund Levy is $570.00 per family invoiced on the annual account. The College uses Building Fund Levy monies for its ongoing building program. Families are encouraged to also contribute voluntary tax-deductible donations to the College Building Fund.

Music Tuition

Music Tuition is $32.00 per lesson invoiced at the start of each semester. Music Equipment Hire is $250.00 per annum invoiced at the start of Semester 1. One term’s written notice is required when withdrawing a student from music lessons. In lieu of such notice, fees for the following term will be due and payable. Refer to the Music Booklet for all terms and conditions.

Each person signing the Confirmation of Acceptance form and/or the annual Re-enrolment form accepts responsibility, both independently and jointly, for payment of school fees and levies incurred for the period of the student’s enrolment unless court orders state otherwise.Outstanding school fees from previous years need to be included in the payment option chosen. It is each family’s responsibility to negotiate suitable payment arrangements with the College.

Families enrolling their sons at the College after the start of the school year will receive an invoice within one month of enrolment. The first payment will be due within three weeks of the invoice date.

Additional Charges

The College provides limited funds for all subjects while some have projects that the student may choose to undertake involving additional costs. The teacher and student will liaise in relation to the cost and make the appropriate decision.

Optional Tours and Excursions: considered optional and generally self-funded by each participant. Including but not limited to: India Immersion, Sri Lanka Immersion, and Kairos. Applications to participate in tours will be accepted if school fees are fully paid or up to date as per the elected payment option.

Bank Charges: the College currently absorbs bank charges that apply to credit card usage. Charges for dishonoured direct debit payments may be charged to the relevant family account.

Split Billing: written authorisation for split billing must be submitted to the Finance department by completing the Request for Split Billing application form at the start of Term 1.

Financial Hardship

Families in genuine financial hardship may obtain a Fee Review Application from the Finance Director. Written notification of the outcome will be provided to the family, following an interview and an assessment of the application.

Fee Review applications are assessed annually in Term 1 and need to be submitted prior to the 11th April. Previous applicants need to re-apply each year as tuition remissions are not ongoing.

Recipients of tuition remissions will require permission to undertake electives such as music lessons and will be required to fund these costs in full.

Recovery Policy

The College reserves the right to take recovery action for the collection of unpaid fees. Debt Recovery Agency, Blitz Credit Management, will be instructed to collect overdue fees (including costs and legal charges) on behalf of the College as a last resort.

Forfeiture of enrolment may occur unless all outstanding fees and charges have been settled or a suitable payment arrangement negotiated with the Finance Director.

All accounts are expected to be settled by 31st December.

Student Insurance

It is highly recommended that parents check their health and general insurance policies to ensure adequate medical, personal property and liability insurance cover for their sons.

The Catholic Church Insurance Students Accident Insurance Policy covers students at the College. This policy provides a limited cover only (excluding all Medicare services including the Medicare

Notice Of Withdrawal of Student

College fees are based on a student’s attendance for the full school year inclusive of Year 12 students. Fees and charges for Year 12 students are to be finalised prior to the end of Term 3.

One term’s written notice also applies when students are temporarily withdrawn from the College during the year, for a period of a term or semester, but who will be resuming their place at the College at a future date.

In the event of the withdrawal of a student at the College’s instigation, fees for the remainder of the term will be due and payable.

Outstanding accounts must be settled within 1 month of student departure unless a suitable payment arrangement is negotiated with the Finance Director.

All College resources including laptops and library books must remain at the school upon departure.