Annual Family Fees 2026

Each year the College fees are prepared and approved under the guidance and direction of Mercy Education Limited to ensure any fee increases are kept to a minimum. Family Fees cover tuition, ICT (laptop) levy, camps, excursions, reflection days and retreats. Refunds do not apply for non-attendance at any of these activities.

Billing Arrangements

Fee statements will be sent to families in January 2026, and accounts are to be paid in full by end of November 2026.

Subject Fees

Subject-specific fees as noted on the booklist are additional.

Strathfieldsaye Bus Charter

Students who nominate to use the Strathfieldsaye College Charter bus will incur a separate contribution levy which is in addition to the annual family fees.

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

To ensure our students remain as leaders in technology the College provides a laptop to all students. The cost of providing laptops and technology infrastructure is included in the Family Fees. In addition to the laptop, students are provided with a carry bag, a comprehensive collection of educational software, extended warranty, comprehensive insurance cover, full service and maintenance conducted by college technicians.

Year 9 and Year 12 students will have the option of purchasing their laptop at the end of the year. Students who are not choosing to purchase their laptop are required to return their device to the College. Any damages will be invoiced on the fee account.

Exit from the College

If students exit the College prior to the end of the school year, fees will be calculated up to the end of the final week of enrolment date. All school fees up to that date, including any arrears, are to be paid in accordance with payment plans agreed with the Finance Department.

Future Enrolment of Siblings

Before a sibling is offered enrolment at the college, all outstanding fees and charges for current or past students in the same family must be settled in full. The college reserves the right to withhold enrolments offers for siblings where there are unpaid balances.

Debt Collection

The College may engage a Debt Collection Agency or issue a solicitor’s letter in cases of non-payment of fees. This will only happen with the Principal’s approval, after efforts have been made to contact the family and where no evidence of hardship or special circumstances can be substantiated. Parents will be responsible for any consequential debt collection costs incurred; charges will be added to the fee account.

Fee Difficulties

If you experience difficulties paying fees, the College is open to discussing your individual circumstances. Fee assistance is available in the form of a payment arrangement, deferral of balances and/or a concession on Family Fees where genuine need exists. Confidentiality is assured.

Payment Arrangements

INSTALMENTS

Instalment payments of fee accounts are to be paid by direct debit which will be charged over a 10-month period (see 2026 Direct Debit Fee Schedule below) for payment dates.

The default payment option is weekly. Families have the option to select weekly, fortnightly, monthly or term.

UPFRONT PAYMENT

3% Discount applies to early fee payment for fees that are paid in full by 27 February 2026. This equates to $231 per student for a maximum of two students, who must be on the same debtor account.

Please contact the Finance Office for further details if you are considering upfront payment so that an adjusted fee account can be arranged.

Discount is not applicable where there are outstanding fees relating to prior years.

Direct Debits

Please note:

• If any direct debits are scheduled for a weekend or Public Holiday, the direct debit will be processed on the next business day.
• Direct debits occurring outside of school terms during school holiday periods are processed in advance, prior to the holidays.
• Direct debit adjustments require at least 24 hours’ notice.
• Direct Debit returns/rejections will incur a charge of $3 which will be added to the fee account.
• All current direct debit amounts will be automatically updated to reflect the 2026 payment amounts.
• Any outstanding balance from previous years fee account will be rolled into the new annual direct debit amount and spread across payments. Unless in circumstances where an approved payment arrangement is in place.

Any new families in 2026, or those current families wishing to change their payment frequency, should complete the Request For Direct Debit Tuition Fees/Charges form below and return it to fees@cmcb.vic.edu.au by 16 January 2026.

(Information current at 13/11/2025)