Australian Student Fees 2010


The financial information below is for permanent residents of Australia who take undergraduate degrees or graduate-entry courses at Avondale in 2010.

Courses other than nursing, are located on the Lake Macquarie Campus.

Nursing students have the choice of studying their first semester on the Lake Macquarie Campus or the Sydney Campus. All nursing students will study on the Sydney Campus from second semester of their first year.


Please note all pricing is quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and is inclusive of GST.







Lake Macquarie Campus


Tuition Fees



Total tuition amounts are only indicative and refer to a standard full study load or 4 units (24 credit points). Pricing for individual units (subjects) will vary.


Regular Fee Paying Students



Australian Regular Fee Paying Students are students who wish to pay their fees direct to Avondale College and do not wish to use, or are not eligible for FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP.

Fees Per Unit Per Semester*
Standard Cost $1,488 $5,952*

*Standard Load per semester is calculated based on 4 units (24 credit points).

Tuition fees may vary depending on the units in which you are enrolled. Non-Standard units that include travel costs such as study tours, professional development placements, practicum teaching components and music performances are charged at a higher cost.

For the pricing per unit please refer to the Full Fees column on the 2010 DEEWR List.


FEE-HELP



All Australian citizens who are regular fee-paying degree students at Avondale are able to secure FEE-HELP which enables you to study without paying tuition costs up front. See FEE-HELP Assistance for more information or go to www.goingtouni.gov.au.

FEE-HELP doesn't cover bridging courses, materials, services and facility charges or accommodation and meals.


Commonwealth Supported Students:HECS-HELP



If you are allocated a Commonwealth supported place (HECS-HELP) you will pay a student contribution amount for your tuition. Avondale College has Commonwealth Supported Places in undergraduate teacher education and nursing courses only. If you apply to enrol in an undergraduate teacher education or nursing degree but are not allocated a Commonwealth Supported Place you will be offered a regular fee-paying place.

If you are eligible, HECS-HELP assistance helps you pay your student contribution amount.

There are two forms of HECS-HELP assistance:
  • HECS-HELP loan. This is a loan from the Australian Government for all or part of your student contribution amount. Repayment can be deferred until you join the workforce and earn in excess of $43,150 (this threshold figure is indexed annually and the amount quoted is current for 2009-2010). Voluntary repayments above the amount required in any tax year attract a 10% discount.
  • HECS-HELP discount. If you pay all, or at least $500, of your student contribution amount up front, you will receive a 20% discount on the amount you pay


Student contribution amounts are set by the Australian Government. Some units in teacher education and nursing courses are charged in other bands according to criteria set by the Government.

HECS-HELP does not cover bridging courses, services and facility charges or accommodation and meals.


Service and Facility Fees



Proceeds from these fees cover the costs of all non-tuition related services and facilities provided to students on either campus. This is an optional fee when students decide to use the services and facilities.
This fee may be reviewed subject to pending Australian Government legislation.

For the Services and Facility Fee Application Click here.


On Campus Accommodation Fees



Accommodation and Meals Fees: Residence Halls



Accommodation for the Lake Macquarie Campus Residence Halls is available upon application.

Fees Per Semester Per Year*
Accommodation and Meals: Residence Halls $3,925* $7,850*


*Pricing is for the semester period only. Students wishing to stay over mid-semester or year-end breaks will be charged an additional rate per night which does not include meals.

At the beginning of each semester, students in the residence halls pay a room bond of $500. It is credited in full when you leave at the end of each year unless there are charges for cleaning, damage or you don't return the key.

The above pricing includes a single room in the residence halls, 3 meals per day Monday to Saturday and 2 Meals Sundays.

Rooms are only allocated upon receipt of a signed application and payment of the room bond.

*Avondale reserves the right to change the above clause and fees.


Fee Estimates



Regular Fee-Paying Students



Fees Per Sem Per Year
Tuition $5,952* $11,904*
Accommodation & meals: Residence Halls$3,925 $7,850
Total before FEE-HELP Loan $9,877 $19,754
FEE-HELP loan excluding loan fees -$5,952** -$11,904**
Total after FEE-HELP Loan $3,925 $7,850


* Approximations excluding any Fee-Help Loan fees. Actual tuition fees will vary depending on enrolled units.
**FEE-HELP Loans only available to Australian citizens.

Commonwealth Supported Students:HECS-HELP



Estimated costs including fees for On Campus Accommodation and meals for teacher education and nursing students on the Lake Macquarie campus are:

Item Per Semester Per Year
Student Contribution $2,652* $5,304*
Accommodation & meals: Residence Halls$3,925 $7,850
Total before HECS-HELP $6,577 $13,154
HECS-HELP loan -$2,652** -$5,304**
Total after HECS-HELP Loan $3,925 $7,850


* Approximations. Actual tuition fees will vary depending on enrolled units.
**HECS-HELP Loans only avaiable to students allocated a place in Nursing or education.


Fee Payment Options



Tuition Statements of Accounts (SOA) will be available through Student Connect once enrolment is complete.

At least 50% of fees need to be paid upfront and the balance in 3 instalments (monthly).

Payments may be made online or by bank cheque, BPay, Visa, MasterCard, money order, personal cheque or cash. EFTPOS facilities are available on campus. Personal daily withdrawal limits apply. Secure online payments can be made from a link on the front page of this web site. An ATM is available on campus for students' personal use.


Other Fees



Nurses Uniforms:


Students are required to purchase nurses uniforms in the first year of the course.

Period Amount
Semester 1: purchase uniform package $160
Semester 2: $160


Bridging Courses



Period Amount
Foundations in Harmony $470
Chemistry To be advised


Text Books


Textbooks are available from the Avondale Book Shop. The average cost for textbooks may vary from $400 AUD to $600 AUD per semester.

Course Specific Costs



Students in some courses may incur additional costs for course materials (e.g. teaching aid materials for BEd students, lab fees as well as art and photography supplies for Visual Arts students, coaching charges for PE students) etc. Course Coordinators are able to advise on these details for specific courses.






Sydney Campus


The nursing course is the only course offered on the Sydney Campus. For all other courses, please refer to the Lake Macquarie Campus.

Bachelor of Nursing students have the choice of studying their first semester on the Lake Macquarie Campus or the Sydney Campus.

In general, unmarried international students are encouraged to commence their studies on the Lake Macquarie campus which offers a broader range of integrated campus activities. All students will study on the Sydney Campus from second semester of their first year.While tuition costs are the same on both campuses, on campus accommodation costs vary.

Tuition Fees



Regular Fee Paying students



Australian Regular Fee Paying Students are students who wish to pay their fees direct to Avondale College and do not wish to use, or are not eligible for FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP.

Fees Per Unit Per Semester*
Standard Cost $1,488 $5,952*

*Standard Load per semester is calculated based on 4 units (24 credit points).


Tuition fees may vary depending on the unit in which you are enrolled. Non-Standard units that include travel costs such as study tours, professional development placements, practicum teaching components and music performances are charged at a higher cost.

For the pricing per unit please refer to the Full Fees column on the 2010 DEEWR List.


FEE-HELP



All Australian citizens who are regular fee-paying degree students at Avondale are able to secure FEE-HELP which enables you to study without paying tuition costs up front. See FEE-HELP Assistance for more information or go to www.goingtouni.gov.au.

FEE-HELP doesn't cover bridging courses, services and facility charges or accommodation and meals.


Commonwealth Supported Students:HECS-HELP



If you are allocated a Commonwealth supported (HECS-HELP) place you will pay a student contribution for your tuition. Avondale College has Commonwealth Supported Places in undergraduate teacher education and Nursing courses only. If you apply to enrol in an undergraduate teacher education and Nursing degrees but are not allocated a Commonwealth Supported Place, you will be offered a regular fee-paying place.

If you are eligible, HECS-HELP assistance helps you pay your student contribution amount.

There are two forms of HECS-HELP assistance:
  • HECS-HELP loan. This is a loan from the Australian Government for all or part of your student contribution amount. Repayment can be deferred until you join the workforce and earn in excess of $43,150 (this threshold figure is indexed annually and the amount quoted is current for 2009-2010). Voluntary repayments above the amount required in any tax year attract a 10% discount.
  • HECS-HELP discount. If you pay all, or at least $500, of your student contribution amount up front, you will receive a 20% discount on the amount you pay


Student contribution amounts are set by the Australian Government. Some units in teacher education and nursing courses are charged in other bands according to criteria set by the Government.

HECS-HELP does not cover bridging courses, services and facilities or accommodation and meals.


Service and Facility Fees



Proceeds from these fees cover the costs of all non-tuition related services and facilities provided to students on either campus. This is an optional fee when students decide to use the services and facilities.
This fee may be reviewed subject to pending Australian Government legislation.

For Services and Facility Fee Application.


On Campus Accommodation Fees



Accommodation Fees



Accommodation on the Sydney campus is available in the nurses residences adjacent to the Faculty of Nursing and Health. Off-Campus accommodation may be available through real estate agents.

Meals



Meal costs on the Sydney Campus are approximate. All meals are available on a pay as you eat basis from the Sydney Adventist Hospital Cafeteria.


Fee Estimates



Regular Fee Paying Students



Total costs including fees for Residence Hall accommodation and meals for nursing students on the Sydney campus are:

Item Per Semester Per Year
Tuition $5,952* $11,904*
Accommodation: Sydney Campus $2,644 $5,288
Meals (Pay as you eat) $1,500*** $3,000***
Total before FEE-HELP Loan $10,096 $20,192
FEE-HELP loan excluding loan fees -$5,952** -$11,904**
Total after FEE-HELP Loan $4,144 $8,288


* Approximations. Actual tuition fees will vary depending on enrolled units.
**FEE-HELP Loans only available to Australian citizens.
*** Pay as you go basis. Approximation only.


Commonwealth Supported Students: HECS-HELP



Total costs including fees for Residence Hall accommodation and meal credit for nursing students on the Sydney campus are:

Item Per Sem Per Year
Student Contribution $2,652* $5,304*
Accommodation: Sydney Campus $2,644 $5,288
Meals (Pay as you eat) $1,500*** $3,000***
Total before HECS-HELP $6,796 $13,592
HECS-HELP loan -$2,652** -$5,304**
Total after HECS-HELP Loan $4,144 $8,288


* Approximations. Actual tuition fees will vary depending on enrolled units.
**HECS-HELP Loans only avaiable to students allocated a place in Nursing or education.
*** Pay as you go basis. Approximation only.


Fee Payment Options



Tuition Statements of Accounts (SOA) will be available through Student Connect once enrolment is complete.

At least 50% of fees need to be paid upfront and the balance in 3 monthly instalments.

Payments may be made online or by bank cheque, BPay, Visa, MasterCard, money order, personal cheque or cash. EFTPOS facilities are available on campus. Personal daily withdrawal limits apply. Secure online payments can be made from a link on the front page of this web site. An ATM is available on campus for students' personal use.


Other Fees



Nurses Uniforms


Students are required to purchase nurses uniforms in the first year of the course.

Period Amount
Semester 1: purchase uniform package $160
Semester 2: $160


Bridging Courses



Period Amount
Chemistry To be advised



Text Books


Textbooks are available from the Avondale Book Shop. The average cost for textbooks may vary from $400 AUD to $600 AUD per semester.

Course Specific Costs



Students in some courses may incur additional costs for course materials (e.g. teaching aid materials for BEd students, lab fees as well as art and photography supplies for Visual Arts students, coaching charges for PE students) etc. Course Coordinators are able to advise on these details for specific courses.




Contact Details


Student Finance Office


Telephone: 02 4980 2108
Facsimile: 02 4980 2118
Email: student.finance@avondale.edu.au

Enquiry & Enrolment Centre


Telephone: 02 4980 2377
Facsimile: 02 4980 2151
Email: enquiries@avondale.edu.au