Costs and allowances
There are many costs associated with education. Some costs you may need to plan for include:
- textbooks and stationery
- uniforms
- enrolment processing fees (for students living outside school catchment)
- transport to/from school
- subject fees
- before and after school care
- extra-curricular activities
- school fees (private schools)
- voluntary financial contributions
- excursions, school camps, performances and formals.
Contact your school for more specific information.
Financial assistance may be available
There are many grants, allowances, scholarships and avenues of funding that might help you with some of these costs. There are usually some eligibility criteria.
These pages provide information and links to some of the main sources of help:
The Australian Government may also provide some payments while you are studying or training.
