South Pacific Students Fees 2008

The financial information below is for residents of the South Pacific Island region (excluding New Zealand), who take undergraduate and Certificate and Diploma studies at Avondale in 2008. All fees are quoted in Australian (AUD) dollars.

Please NOTE: All fees are required upfront and infull at the start of each semester.

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Fees - Most Courses

These fees are for all courses except nursing and aviation. Aviation fees are available from the School of Aviation. TEL: +61 2 4990 0888

Fees	Per Sem	Per Year
Tuition	$5,340	$10,680
Services & Facilities	$300	$600
Total Tuition and S&F	$5,640	$11,280
Campus Residence	$2,250	$4,500
Meal Credit (Package B)	$1,450	$2,900
Total	$9,340	$18,680

Services and Facility Fee:

Proceeds from these fees cover the costs of all non-tuition related services and facilities provided to students on either campus. This fee may be reviewed subject to pending Australian Government legislation. Click here for a complete list of benefits.

Room Deposit:

In first semester you pay a room key deposit of $210. It is credited in full when you leave unless there are charges for cleaning, damage or you don't return the key.

Meal Credit - Lake Macquarie Campus: : There are three options for meal credit on the Lake Macquarie Campus.

• Package A which is valued at $1,150 per semester
• Package B valued at $1,450 per semester
• Package C valued at $1,750 per semester.

Additional meal credit can be purchased in multiples of $50.

Meal Credit if not fully used will be rolled over into the next semester or year per the following:

• Package A: Rollover up to $150 per semester
• Package B: Rollover up to $250 per semester
• Package C: Rollover up to $300 per semester

If a student does not return to Avondale in the semester following they will be eligible for a refund up to the above rollover limits. If the remaining unused credit is less than the rollover for the meal package the balance of the remaining credit will be refunded.

Fee Payment Options

Fee invoices will be forwarded to applicants prior to registration.

Option A: Full upfront payment at the start of each semester.

Option B: 50% upfront and balance in 3 equal instalments (monthly).

Nursing Course

From 2006 students have the choice of studying their first semester on the Lake Macquarie Campus or the Sydney Campus. All students will study on the Sydney Campus from second semester of first year.

While tuition costs are the same on both campuses, accommodation costs vary.

Fees	Per Sem	Per Year
Tuition	$5,340	$10,680
Services & Facilities Lake Macquarie	$300	$600
Lake Macquarie Campus Residence	$2,250	$4,500
Lake Macquarie Campus Meal Credit (Package B)	$1,450	$2,900
Total Lake Macquarie Campus	$9,340	$18,680
OR
Tuition	$5,340	$10,680
Service & Facilities Sydney	$225	$450
Sydney Campus Residence #	$1,950	$3,900
Sydney Campus Meals *	$1,500	$3,000
Total Sydney Campus	$9,015	$18,030

Services and Facility Fee:

Proceeds from these fees cover the costs of all non-tuition related services and facilities provided to students on either campus. This fee may be reviewed subject to pending Australian Government legislation. Click here for a complete list of benefits.

Meal Credit - Lake Macquarie Campus:

There are three options for meal credit on the Lake Macquarie Campus.

• Package A which is valued at $1,150 per semester
• Package B valued at $1,450 per semester
• Package C valued at $1,750 per semester.

Additional meal credit can be purchased in multiples of $50.

Meal Credit if not fully used will be rolled over into the next semester or year per the following:

• Package A: Rollover up to $150 per semester
• Package B: Rollover up to $250 per semester
• Package C: Rollover up to $300 per semester

If a student does not return to Avondale in the semester following they will be eligible for a refund up to the above rollover limits. If the remaining unused credit is less than the rollover for the meal package the balance of the remaining credit will be refunded.

* Meals - Sydney Campus:

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. Allow approx $1,500 per semester.

Nurses Uniforms:

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

Period	Amount
Semester 1: Purchase uniform package	$150 Approximately
Semester 2:	To be advised

Other Costs

Additional Courses

After your application has been processed you will be advised if you need to attend one of the following short courses:

Course	Amount
Academic Bridging Course	$400 AUD
Chemistry Bridging Course	$400 AUD
Word Processing Competence Course	$400 AUD

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.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is compulsory for all international students except those from New Zealand. But it is highly recommended for New Zealand students as well.
Click here for more details about OSHC from the Medibank Private website.

If New Zealand students choose to take out this health insurance, fees are payable through the institution of study. Avondale's academic office can make arrangements for the insurance once your OSHC fees have been received.

Current OSHC rates from Medibank Private are available here. Pro rata options are available.

Additional Course Costs

Students in some courses may incur additional costs for course materials (e.g. teaching aid materials for BEd students, 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.

Fee Payment Options

Full fees payment is required at the beginning of each semester in order to obtain financial registration before beginning classes.

Payments may be made by one of the following methods:
Online via the frontpage of the Avondale website

An ATM for cash withdrawals is available 8am until midnight. This will allow access to funds by domestic and international students with appropriate accounts.
The Cashier operates as an agency for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Students may open an account from which deposits and withdrawals may be made using Commonwealth cheque, savings or passbook accounts. Keycards available.
Click here for further details.

Student Work Options

Employment opportunities are available on campus at an hourly rate of $16.49 per hour. These wages will go towards reducing your fees for the following semester. See Student Employment Officer when you arrive on campus to apply for work.

Refund Policy

Click here to view refund policy

Financial Assistance

Click here for information on scholarships, and other financial assistance options including government allowances.

Currency Conversion

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Contact Details

Student Finance Office

Telephone: 02 4980 2115
Facsimile: 02 4980 2118
Email:student.finance@avondale.edu.au

Enquiry & Enrolment Centre

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