FEES AND CHARGES 2016 ADMISSION FEES Application Fee A non‐refundable application fee for 3 year old to year 6 of $75, and years 7‐12 of $100 is to be paid with the application form for enrolment at St Brigid’s College. Acceptance Fee A non‐refundable acceptance fee for 3 year old to year 6 of $100, and years 7‐12 of $200 is payable on acceptance of the first child of a family at St Brigid’s College. Entrance Deposit A refundable entrance deposit of $300 for boarding students is also payable on acceptance of a place in the boarding section and is held for the duration of the student’s education. ACCOUNT PAYMENT OPTIONS St Brigid’s College offers families two different options to pay their school fees. Initial accounts will be forwarded by mail in January 2016. Families will then be provided with the information to select their preferred payment option. These payment options are: OPTION ONE: ONE ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT (Default Option) One payment due on or before Friday 5 t h February 2016. OPTION TWO: DIRECT DEBIT ‐ 10 MONTHY PAYMENTS Ten equal payments payable monthly January to October inclusive. On request and with approval from the accounts department, direct debits can be amended to weekly or fortnightly to suit your situation. If you intend to pay your College fees account by a method other than one of the two options offered by the College, you will need to inform the Accounts Department of your payment plan and confirm that your account will be settled in full by Friday 28th October 2016. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS Payment of accounts may be made by the following methods. Cash In person at the College Administration Cheque Made payable to St Brigid’s College and attached to the payment advice Credit Card At the College Administration or paid by telephone to 9290 4245. The College accepts payment by MasterCard, Visa and American Express EFT Direct to the College’s Bank Account whose details are: Bank Account Name: St Brigid’s College (please put Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia your account Branch: Kalamunda number as 066 112 BSB: the payment reference) Account: 0080 0042 Direct Debit Default payment monthly weekly or fortnightly on request. Enquires to 9290 4245 BPay Biller Code: 127019 Reference: Refer payment advice on tax invoice Centrepay CRN: 555111033V http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/centrepay This information is also available on the reverse of the fees statement. St Brigid’s College – A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd 200 Lesmurdie Road, Lesmurdie WA 6076 Telephone (+61 8) 9290 4200 Facsimile: (+61 8) 9291 8813 CRISCOS / (0451F) ABN 69 154 531 870 FEES AND CHARGES 2016 TUITION FEES 3 Year Old (3YO) Kindergarten Pre‐Primary–Year 5 Year 6 Year 7–9 Year 10‐12 Option 1 Option 2 Annual 10 payments $3,698 $369.80 $1,733 $173.30 $2,913 $291.30 $3,301 $330.10 $5,098 $509.80 $5,473 $547.30 BOARDING FEES (in addition to tuition) Year 7–12 $22,079 $2,207.90 OTHER COMPULSORY FEES Building Levy (per family) 3 YO–Year 12 3 YO–Year 12 Parent Forum Association (per family) 3 YO–Year 12 Publications including Year Book (per family) 3 YO–Year 10 International Baccalaureate Pre–Primary–Year 4 Dancing Program Year 1–5 In‐term Swimming Year 1–10 Mathletics Year 3‐6 Junior Diary Year 7‐12 Senior Diary Kindergarten–Year 5 Activities Fee Year 6–12 Activities Fee Year 12 Friends of St Brigid’s $500 $102 $42 $123 $60 $42 $27 $10 $30 $75 $426 $111 $50.00 $10.20 $4.20 $12.30 $6.00 $4.20 $2.70 $1.00 $3.00 $7.50 $42.60 $11.10 SUBJECT FEES Year 7–8 Year 9‐10 Year 9 Year 9‐10 Year 10 Year 10 Year 10 Year 11‐12 Year 11 Year 11 Year 11 Year 12 Year 12 Year 12 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $30 $351 $351 $60 $351 $351 $351 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $3.00 $35.10 $35.10 $6.00 $35.10 $35.10 $35.10 Design Fashion Design Fashion Design‐Multimedia &Technical Design Creative Food Design Creative Food & Fashion Design Creative Food & Childcare Design Dance Mathspace Certificate II Community Services (Childcare) Certificate II Creative Industries (Media) Dance ATAR Certificate II Community Services Certificate II Sports Coaching Certificate III Business St Brigid’s College – A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd 200 Lesmurdie Road, Lesmurdie WA 6076 Telephone (+61 8) 9290 4200 Facsimile: (+61 8) 9291 8813 CRISCOS / (0451F) ABN 69 154 531 870 FEES AND CHARGES 2016 OPTIONAL EXTRA FEES (See additional subject enrolment form) Annual $1,056 Instrumental Music Semester $528 Please note that the respective music tutor at the commencement of each semester will render accounts for private music lessons. The tutors are private music tutors; hence, the College accepts no responsibility for issues involving students, parents and tutors. Please make payments payable to the appropriate music tutor. Semester fees are for 16 half hour lessons. The School is able to offer instrument hire to those students as required. Fees for 2016 are: Annual Semester Year 1–12 Instrument Hire $200 $100 CONCESSIONS AND REBATES Fee Concessions In keeping with the Mercy ethos of St Brigid’s College, fees and charges are kept to a minimum. Where parents are experiencing financial difficulties and where families hold Health Care cards, concessions are available. Please contact the College’s Accounts Department with fee concession enquiries. Please note that the concession only applies to kindergarten to year 12 tuition fees and applications must be submitted to the College by Friday 15th April 2016. Any valid request received after this date will receive a pro‐rata discount on the fees for the year. Rebates A reduction in Tuition and Boarding fees applies for students attending St Brigid’s College where a brother or sister attends. For 2016, the following rebates will be reflected in accounts: Place in Family 1 2‐3 4 5 and over Reduction in Fees 0% 20% 50% 100% GOVERNMENT FUNDING The Federal and State governments pay subsidies to the school on the basis of enrolment numbers at dates set by them from time to time. The annual fee has been calculated after the College has taken receipt of Government funding into consideration. GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO PARENTS Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme (AIC) The Australian Government provides assistance in the form of boarding allowances to the parents of children who, because of the geographic isolation of their homes, do not have reasonable access to a government school offering a course in the appropriate year of primary or secondary schooling. For advice on how to apply please go to: www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/isolated_children.htm For 2015, the annual allowance paid was $7,897 and additional allowances may be available subject to a family income test. St Brigid’s College – A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd 200 Lesmurdie Road, Lesmurdie WA 6076 Telephone (+61 8) 9290 4200 Facsimile: (+61 8) 9291 8813 CRISCOS / (0451F) ABN 69 154 531 870 FEES AND CHARGES 2016 In addition, the State Government may make a grant to each student who satisfies the condition of the Australian Government AIC scheme. For 2015, this annual grant was $2,105 and was payable in Term 4. Further information is available from Centrelink at www.centrelink.gov.au or contact by phone on 132318. Travel Allowance Four return journeys home are provided each year to boarders whose parents live in certain areas of WA. Please go to www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus/19683.asp for information and application forms. INSURANCE It is strongly recommended that parents check their health and general insurance policies to ensure adequate medical, personal property and liability insurance cover for their children. The College cannot accept responsibility for medical expenses arising from accident or illness, loss of or damage to personal effects and property or liability incurred by students for bodily injury or property damage. Student Accident Insurance The College Board provides a comprehensive accident insurance package for our students. The benefits payable under the policy have been designed to protect families from a catastrophic situation and assist them to cope with the inevitable financial impact should a student be seriously injured. St Brigid’s College students are covered worldwide, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The cover is not restricted to school activities but will lapse when the student permanently leaves the School. Please note that this policy does not cover medical expenses. Under current legislation, these expenses are met by Medicare and your private health insurer. The cover also has no impact on potential public liability, third party vehicle or negligence claims that might be made on behalf of a student. The cover would be in addition to any such claim. Boarders Insurance A contents insurance policy of $20,000 is recommended for boarders and is available through the College at an annual cost of $80. This policy has a claim excess of $50. To affect cover please register your interest with the College’s Accounts Department. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL DAY STUDENTS In the event of a student withdrawing from the College, one term’s fees will be charged unless the Principal receives written notice of withdrawal, at least one term in advance. BOARDERS Due to the difficulty in filling boarding places during the course of the year, boarders may be withdrawn only at the end of a semester. The Principal must receive written notification of withdrawal at least one semester in advance. This rule also applies if a boarder wishes to become a day student. In lieu of adequate notice, a semesters boarding fee will be charged. The College Board reserves the right to alter Fees and Charges, as circumstances require. All details are correct at time of publication. St Brigid’s College – A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd 200 Lesmurdie Road, Lesmurdie WA 6076 Telephone (+61 8) 9290 4200 Facsimile: (+61 8) 9291 8813 CRISCOS / (0451F) ABN 69 154 531 870