FEES & PAYMENTS

Paying School Fees

The College has a long Marist history of assisting families in genuine need, to give their boys a high-quality secondary education. When parents or guardians come to us to discuss a reduction of their school fees, they will often refer to the following CES statement:

No child will be denied enrolment due to genuine financial difficulty which has been verified by the school. Catholic schools balance the need to charge fees with their historic role of providing access to quality schooling for all.

So, what does this mean in practice?

First and foremost, as stated above, the college must be able to verify that the financial difficulty is genuine and not simply a choice by individuals that they should not have to pay the full fees. We do not grant remissions for lifestyle choices (eg. going on holidays, buying a new car or boat, spending too much on your credit card).

At St Augustine’s, we do this by having all fee reduction applicants complete our hardship application. To support the information given, we also require a copy of the latest ATO income tax assessment to confirm the declaration. In the case of self-employed applicants, this will also include a copy of the most recent business statements. By doing so, we ensure that when a fee reduction is given, it is done in fairness to the broader college community and discharges our fiduciary responsibility as an audited entity.

Finally, we sit down with applicants to discuss what options are available, given the circumstances. In our experience, most people have already decided how much they think they can afford, before approaching the College for a fee reduction. This is usually a good place to begin discussions with applicants, to align expectations with the information given.

If you need to apply for a fee reduction, the following steps will ensure that a decision is reached promptly: 

1. Have a clear idea of what you think you can afford.
2. Obtain and complete a Hardship Application form.
3. Ensure you have a copy of your ATO assessment for the most recent financial year.
4. Business owners, have an accountant copy of the most recent financial year reports.
5. Lodge all documents with the College.
6. Please contact the finance office if you need any assistance. Call 07 4052 9156 or email sac.ar@cns.catholic.edu.au

St Augustine's 2023 College Fees

Wednesday Sport Payments

All sports elective payments are made via the College website. Each term students select sports to join on Wednesday afternoons; there are some sports that have no fees and others that must be paid by the due date. More information about sports electives are on the sports page.

JSS, CISSA, TCC & Other Sports Payments

These payments are due each term and can be made via Saints Shop on our website - Saints Shop - Payments.

Music Lessons & Instrumental Hire Fees

These payments, due each term,  can also be made via Saints Shop on our website - Saints Shop - Payments.

Work Experience & VET Study Fees

Year 10 work experience, VET study and White Card fees are payable once a year. All payments can be made via Saints Shop on our website - Saints Shop - Payments. 

Payments & Money to Hand In Over the Counter

Most payments are made online or over the phone, however, if your son has money to hand in for fundraising etc: 

• Place money in a sealed envelope
• Label it  with the amount, parent or carer's name, his name, homeroom and the purpose of the payment
• He should hand the envelope to reception as soon as he arrives at school and a receipt will be issued