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Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College South Gippsland Incorporating the Parishes of Foster, Wonthaggi, Cowes, Korumburra, Leongatha. |
Fees & Charges
At present the Commonwealth (56%) and State (16%) governments together provide 72% of the funding for Catholic Schools. The 'local contribution' to recurrent school funding is 28% the bulk of which comes from school fees charged to the parents of students.
A central element in 'God's mysteries' is God's boundless concern for the poor. The College Board is charged with balancing the need to respect and include the poor with the responsibility to manage school resources effectively to achieve the mission of the school community. Consequently the level of fees charged takes into account the needs of the school and the capacity of the community to pay. Catholic schools are charged with the responsibly to make themselves as accessible as possible to all in our communities who desire a Catholic education. Families who find the financial burden difficult are encouraged to consult with the Principal before deciding to preclude their children from Catholic Education on financial grounds.
The fee structure for 2007 is outlined below. The tuition fee covers all timetabled (therefore compulsory) classes, excursions, retreats, camps and students insurance cover. The costs associated with camps and retreats have been averaged out over the six years of a student’s enrolment rather than differing amounts for each year level. During the year parents will only be asked for extra money to cover optional activities such as Instrumental Music lessons, Ski trip, evening theatre excursion, rogaining etc.
The College Board has set the tuition fee as follows:-
One student $2,532.00
Two students $4,557.00
Three or more students $5,949.00
Family discounts for tuition fees apply:
Second Student 20% Discount
Third Student 45% Discount
Fourth Student 100% Discount
Capital Levy applies to all families:
This charge is used to provide funds to cover transport costs incurred with our contract buses, also for cleaning costs.
Per family, Per Annum $300.00.
Magazine Levy
This charge is to assist cover the costs of printing the school magazine and is billed in fourth term with the fees.
Per family $15.00.
| Eg. For a Year 7 student | Tuition Fees | $ 2,532.00 | |
| Capital Levy | 300.00 | (per family) | |
| Magazine | 15.00 | (per family) | |
| Total Fees | $ 2,847.00 |
Fee accounts are rendered 10 times per year, from February to November. A range of payment options is available:- cash, cheque, credit card, eftpos, BPay and direct debit. Arrangements can be made for monthly or fortnightly payments by Banker’s authority from a bank account. Please do not hesitate to contact the Business Manager for any enquiries regarding the fees and payment methods.
