Updated 20 th January Annual School Fees

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1 Southern Hills Christian College Fee Schedule 2016

2 Updated 20 th January 2016 Annual School Fees This table outlines the school fees charged for students at Southern Hills Christian College. These fees are all inclusive of educational activities but do not include expenses such as booklists and uniform. Age Bracket Annual Fee Term Fee Kick Start $ $ Kindergarten $ $ Pre Primary $ $ Years 1-3 $ $ Years 4-6 $ $ Year 7 $ $ Years 8-10 $ $ Years $ $ Other Annual Fees Future Learning Fund $ *Direct Debit plans must be arranged if tuition fees are not paid in full by the start of each term. **Year 12 Annual Tuition Fees will be levied quarterly in line with your selected payment plan.

3 Direct Debit Plans Annual Tuition Fees Per Child Quarterly (4 Payments) Monthly (10 Payments) Fortnightly (20 Payments) Kickstart (3Yr. Old) $ $ $ $73.00 Kindergarten $ $ $ $73.00 Pre-Primary $ $ $ $ Primary Yr.1-3 $ $ $ $ Primary Yr.4-6 $ $ $ $ Secondary Yr.7 $ $ $ $ Secondary Yr.8-10 $ $ $ $ Secondary Yr $ $ $ $ Weekly (40 Payments) Family Discounts SCEA Schools offer significant discounts to second, third and subsequent children from one family. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten fees are not subject to family discount. Age Bracket Eldest Enrolled Child 2 nd Child (15% Discount) 3 rd Child (40% Discount) Subsequent Children (75% Discount) Kick Start $ * * * Kindergarten $ * * * Pre Primary $ $ $ $ Years 1-3 $ $ $ $ Years 4-6 $ $ $ $ Year 7 $ $ $ $ Years 8-10 $ $ $ $ Years $ $ $ $ Other Annual Fees Future Learning Fund $ $ $81.00 $34.00

4 Future Learning Fund Over the last 30 years, significant hard work and financial contribution by parents whose students have now long graduated have resulted in an $80 million investment in learning facilities. With the learning outcomes of current and future students in mind, an annual contribution of $135 per child shall be made to the SCEA Future Learning Fund (previously known as the SCEA building fund) to help build new learning facilities. The sibling discount applies, with significant discounts to the contribution for second, third, and subsequent children. As with annual fees, it can be paid over the course of a year by a direct debit arrangement. Children commencing at any time during a school year shall make the full annual contribution for that year. This contribution to the Future Learning Fund is not tax deductible as it is a mandatory payment. Tax Deductible Building Fund Contributions Voluntary donations to our School Building Fund are welcomed and tax deductible if over $2. Upfront Annual Tuition Discount A 5% Discount applies on annual tuition fees that are paid in full on or before 28 February each year. Pension Discounts A 15% concession discount on tuition fees may be available when the parent and/or legal guardian holds a current pension card. This card must be physically shown to the school each year.

5 Enrolment Fees Parents seeking to enrol their child(ren) at a SCEA school shall make an application and attend any interviews as a part of the enrolment procedure required by the school. When a place or places are offered to the first child(ren) in any family, a nonrefundable Enrolment Fee of $670 per family shall be paid by the parent/guardians to confirm acceptance of the place or places offered. Payment of the Enrolment Fee shall guarantee enrolment of the child(ren) being offered a place at that time, and does not guarantee acceptance of any subsequent applications. Enrolment fees are not refundable. Additional Charges Some curricular activities, excursions, books and consumables may be charged separately. Payment of Fees The Annual Tuition Fees and Future Learning Fund are billed at the start of each year, and can be paid: Annually in advance (a discount of 5% on the year s tuition fee applies if paid before Feb 28) Quarterly in advance, with balance due on or before the first day of school for that term. By a direct debit arrangement, with Monthly, Fortnightly or Weekly payments. Upfront payments can be made by Bank Direct Deposit, Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS or Credit Card. If fees are not paid Annually or Quarterly in advance, a direct debit plan must be arranged through the School Business Manager or the SCEA Office. Direct Debits can be made on a monthly (10 Payments), Fortnightly (20 Payments) or Weekly (40 Payments) basis from a cheque, savings or credit card account.

6 Commencement During School Term Where a new student commences part way through any term, a pro-rata tuition fee will be calculated on a 10 week term basis. A full annual contribution to the Future Learning Fund shall apply to children commencing part way through the year. Notice of Withdrawal One school term s notice in writing must be given to the Principal before the withdrawal of a student from the College. For example, if a student will not be continuing from Term 1 the following year, notice must be given to the College by the first day of Term 4 in the present year. Failure to give such notice will render parents or guardians liable for one term s fees in lieu of notice. Verbal notice is not accepted. Late Payment Fees Where fees remain unpaid by the end of a term, a late payment fee of $50 per month will be charged until all overdue payments are made. Bank Fees In the event of a payment request being rejected due to insufficient funds being available in a nominated account, any fees from banks or other institutions charged to SCEA will be recovered from parents or guardians.

7 Collection Fees Any expenses, costs or disbursements incurred by the Association in recovering any outstanding monies including debt collection fees and solicitors costs will be paid by the debtor. Secondary Assistance Scheme We draw your attention to the Federal Government Secondary Assistance Scheme where eligible concession card holders are able to apply for two allowances to assist with education expenses. Details are available through the school office or from the following website:

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