Fees
The Beechworth Secondary College School Council endeavours to keep fees and charges to a minimum whilst ensuring that sufficient financial resources are available to provide the support and facilities our students need.
There are three components to the fees structure:
1. ESSENTIAL EDUCATION ITEMS
Subject Fee – Provision of class sets of text books, reference materials, curriculum requisites and general classroom requirements are charged for each of the Domains (subjects areas). Note: some elective subjects will attract extra charges.
Student Services Charge – Provides all students with locker hire and padlocks, school newsletters, maintenance and repairs to student equipment and grounds.
2. OPTIONAL EXTRAS
School Magazine , Optional Camps & Excursions
3. VOLUNTARY FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
College Furniture & Fittings Fund – This is for future development of grounds, fittings and furniture. Note: This will only be paid by one member of the family.
When Do I Pay?
All camps and excursions are to be paid prior to your child attending. An invoice for school fees will be sent to all parents at the beginning of Term 1. Payment options are available. Please contact the office if you wish to make payment arrangements.
Methods of Payment
BPAY – All families have in individual BPAY code. This is on the bottom of the Family Statement and allows easy payment methods directly to the account.
Credit Card – Payment via Credit Card is available by contacting the office
Cash/Cheque or
EFT – Fund transfers can be made directly into the school account. It is important to advise payment details via email or contacting the school.
Centre Pay
Assistance With School Fees
Camps, Sports & Excursions Funding (CSEF) is funding made available to current eligible Commonwealth Pensioner Health Benefits Card, Commonwealth Health Care Card or Commonwealth Health Benefits Card. This is available to students under 16. Please contact the office for further details and application forms.