Finance
Contact Finance on: accounts@sgs.catholic.edu.au or 8216 9902
School Fee Statements - sent home this week
We are here to assist you, do not hesitate to contact us
We are here to assist you, do not hesitate to contact us
Financial assistance available
School Fee Statements have been sent home this week. Please review your fees to ensure they will be paid off by the end of this financial year. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss the various options available if you are struggling to pay your fees.
Please be assured of the school’s support for your family during these difficult times. Please do not hesitate to contact Alison on 8216 9902 or via email below regarding assistance and payment options available.
School Card for 2021
2021 School Card application forms are now available online and from the Front Office. School Card needs to be re-applied for on an annual basis, please apply as soon as possible if you meet the cut off limits. (See below) Please note: Final applications for the 2021 School Card Scheme close on 19th November 2021.
For eligible families, St Gabriel’s School lower income fee will apply once School Card is approved:
1st child Lower fee of $1,380
2nd child Lower fee of $1,040
and nil fees for further children.
A credit will be applied to your account to reflect the lower fee and a revised statement sent home for you.
School Card Income Limits
The tables below list the income limits for applications lodged in 2021 – based on the family's gross income in 2019/2020.
To qualify for School Card, your family's gross income must be below a certain limit. This limit depends on how many dependent children you have and whether your child attends a government, independent, or Catholic school.
You will need to provide proof of income – such as payslips or Centrelink information.
Eligibility income limits for a student attending a government school
| Number of dependent children | Gross annual income limit | Gross weekly income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $60,867 | $1,171 |
| 2 children | $61,954 | $1,192 |
| 3 children | $63,041 | $1,213 |
| 4 children | $64,128 | $1,234 |
| 5 children | $65,215 | $1,255 |
| More than 5 children | Add $1,087 for each dependent child | Add $21 for each dependent child |
The School Card Scheme is administered by the State Government to provide financial assistance towards the cost of education for full time students of lower income families. Any parent/caregiver who would like more information about the scheme can contact Alison at the school or the School Card section on 1800 672 758 (free call) to discuss or visit the link below:
Fee Remission for 2021
Parents/caregivers experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to apply for fee remission. Please email accounts@sgs.catholic.edu.au for a fee remission form or collect one from the School Office if you wish to apply.
We assure parents/caregivers that all details provided will be kept strictly confidential. If you are having difficulty with the payment of fees or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Alison Boyce (Bursar) or Sean Hill (Principal) on 8216 9900.
All parent/caregivers are reminded that it is a contractual obligation that forms part of your enrolment at the school that fees are paid within the terms of our fees policy. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please do not hesitate to contact Alison via accounts@sgs.catholic.edu.au or phone direct on 8216 9902 and we can offer some options to assist you.
Regards
Alison Boyce
Bursar