ENSURING A QUALITY CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL FAMILIES
‘No child who meets the enrolment criteria will be refused enrolment or disadvantaged because of a family’s financial circumstance.’
St Dominic’s College is financed by grants received from both the Commonwealth and State Governments, in addition to the fees paid by parents.
2021 FEES
Information regarding 2021 Fees is contained within this page. You will find forms for completion by 27 November 2020, along with information packages and policies.
If you require assistance or more information regarding College Fees, please contact Mrs Jennifer Horne on 02 84159 137 or fees@stdominics.nsw.edu.au
1. TUITION FEE INFORMATION
Please click here to view information regarding our Tuition Fees.
2. FEE SCHEDULE – YEARS 7-12
Please click here to view our College Fee Schedule relative to each Year Group.
3. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT PLAN – PLEASE SUBMIT BY 27 NOVEMBER 2020
The completion of this form is mandatory as a Payment Arrangement Plan must be in place prior to 27 November 2020.
Please click here to complete the online 2021 Payment Arrangement Plan.
If you have selected the option of Direct Debit in the Payment Arrangement Plan, please click on link below to set up your Direct Debit payment.
4. SET UP YOUR DIRECT DEBIT
Please click here to set up your Direct Debit payment for 2021.
5. SIBLING DISCOUNT FORM
St Dominic’s College Penrith has an arrangement with the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta to apply sibling discounts to tuition fees for all students attending Catholic Schools in the Parramatta Area. If you have a son or daughter attending any Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta Schools in 2021 and you wish to apply for a sibling discount for your son(s) attending St Dominic’s College, please complete this form. A Sibling discount is only applied to the Tuition Fee. All other charges are payable in full.
Please click here to complete the online Sibling Discount Form.
6. EDSTART
To assist with your school fee payments, we are working with Edstart to provide St Dominic’s College families with flexible payment options to help you better manage school fees and other education expenses.
Edstart allows you to spread your fees into weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments, as well as reduce your total annual costs by extending payments beyond the current school year.
You can use Edstart to fund tuition fees, boarding costs, additional charges such as uniforms and extra-curricular activities.
To find out more and to apply, visit www.edstart.com.au/stdominics
Click here to view the Edstart information flyer.
7. FEE COLLECTION POLICY
Please click here to view details regarding our Fee Collection Policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fee and Billing Information
Fees are due and payable on a term basis. The following options are available to parents who would prefer to set up a payment plan to ensure on time payments throughout the year.
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| Option 1 | Annual payment | Must be paid in full. (5% discount applies to Tuition Fee only) | 31st March 2021 | |||
| Option 2 | Quarterly Payment | Must be paid in full by the due date | Term date due as per College Fee Statement | |||
| The following Payment Options must be finalised by 3rd December 2021 | ||||||
| Option 3 | Monthly payment | 10 monthly payments | First payment must be made by 25th February 2021 | |||
| Option 4 | Fortnightly payment | 22 fortnightly payments | First payment must be made by 12th February 2021 | |||
| Option 5 | Weekly payment | 44 weekly payments | First payment must be made by 5th February 2021 | |||
| Year 12: Fees are charged over 3 terms | ||||||
Full payment discount
A discount of 5% will be applied to the annual Tuition Fee for the whole year account if paid in full by 31st March, 2021.
Concession and Assistance
Available by application only. Fee concessions will be determined on the basis of a just and equitable formula in consultation with the College Fee Committee.
Applications for reduction in fees are considered in terms of the financial needs of the family and will be subject to set criteria. Proof of income is required. All information in relation to concession applications are treated confidentially and are assessed for the current year only.
Students Leaving
Notification of a student leaving the College must be forwarded in writing to the Principal. 10 weeks’ notice or payment in lieu is required in accordance with the conditions of the Student Enrolment.
2021 Payment Facilities
The following facilities are available to pay your account:
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BPAY – Our preferred payment method – Details to pay via BPAY will be included on your College Fee Statement |
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BPoint – Payments can be made through the website via BPoint. Direct Debit payments are also available. Please click the following link to access the Direct Debit Authority Forms: |
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| In Person – You can pay in person at the College Fees office between the hours of 8:00am to 3:30pm |
Funding Principles for Catholic Schools
The Funding Principles for Catholic Schools is prepared by the National Catholic Education Commission and contain information relating to the funding for education. To view this document please click on the link below:
