Families with one student

Annual Family Fees 2025: $7,260

• Per Week: $165.00
• Per Fortnight: $330.00
• Per Month: $726.00
• Per Term: $1,815.00

Families with two or more students

Annual Family Fees 2025: $14,520

• Per Week: $330.00
• Per Fortnight: $660.00
• Per Month: $1,452.00
• Per Term: $3,630.00

Each year, the College fees are prepared under budget guidelines as provided by Mercy Education Limited together with guidance and direction from the College Advisory Council. This is then reviewed and approved by Mercy Education Limited.

The preparation of the 2025 budget includes significant non-discretionary challenges that are out of the College’s control. The Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 continues to have a significant impact on teachers’ wages. Further changes due to commence from January 2025 have resulted in the appointment of over six additional teaching staff. This is complemented by three additional student learning support staff. Federal and State funding has not increased proportionately to mitigate this impact. This is in addition to increases in the Superannuation Contribution Charge.

There have been other financial challenges including considerable ICT Costs, Levies, Contract CPI indexation and WorkCover Premium rate increases.

Despite these imposts, the College has managed to keep fee increases to a minimum whilst still maintaining a fee that incorporates tuition, ICT (laptop) levy, camps, excursions, reflection days and retreats. A realignment of the College Camps program has also been included in the 2025 budget. This includes strategies to improve the camp program across all year levels following family and student feedback.

In the download box below is the Family Fee Information Sheet including the Direct Debit Payment Schedule. Fees are collected between January and November, with all fees to be paid in full by 30 November 2025.

Please note: Whilst the cost of fees includes camps, excursions, reflection days and retreats, refunds do not apply for non-attendance at any of these activities.

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

To ensure our students remain as leaders in technology the College provides a laptop to all students. The cost to provide 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.

Please note: Pro-rata refunds do not apply in the case where students leave the College during the year. 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.

Billing Arrangements

Fee statements will be sent to families in January 2025.

Payment Arrangements

Families who wish to pay fees for 2025 as a lump sum, an Early Fee Payment discount is offered at $290 per student (maximum two students) when fees are paid in full by 28 January 2025. Please contact the Finance Office if you are considering upfront payment.

Instalment payments of fee accounts are to be paid by direct debit which will be charged over a 10-month period (please view the 2025 Direct Debit Fee Payment Schedule for payment dates). The default payment option is fortnightly. Families have the option to select weekly, fortnightly, monthly or term.

Please note: Direct Debit returns/rejections will incur a charge of $3 to cover fees charged by our financial institution. This charge will be added to the fee account.

Direct debit options are as follows:

• 44 Weekly payments commencing 31/01/2025
• 22 Fortnightly payments commencing 31/01/2025
• 22 Fortnightly payments commencing 07/02/2025
• 10 Monthly payments commencing 15/02/2025
• 4 Term payments commencing on 31/02/2025

Refer below for 2025 Direct Debit Fee Payment Schedule

If any of these dates fall on a Public Holiday, or on a weekend, the direct debit will be processed on the preceding business day.

All current direct debit amounts will be automatically updated to reflect the 2025 payment amounts. Any new families in 2025, or those current families wishing to change their payment frequency, should complete the Request For Direct Debit Tuition Fees/Charges form below. Please download, complete and return via email to fees@cmc.vic.edu.au by 17 January 2025.

Please note that subject-specific fees as noted on the booklist are additional.

Students who nominate to use the Strathfieldsaye Charter Bus will incur a separate contribution levy, additional to the Family Fee.

If students exit the College prior to the end of the school year, all fees payable to the date of exit, including any arrears, are to be paid in accordance with payment plans agreed with the Finance Office.

For more information, you can access our Enrolment Policy, School Fee Policy and School Fee Collection Policy below.

Fee Difficulties

If you experience difficulties paying fees in 2025, the College is open to discussing your individual circumstances. Assistance is available in the form of a concession on Family Fees where genuine need exists. Confidentiality is assured.

Enquiries – Finance Office: (03) 5445 9191

• Finance Manager: Nicki Waters financemanager@cmc.vic.edu.au
• Accounts Receivable Officer: Jayne Levi fees@cmc.vic.edu.au

(Information current at 1/12/2024)