Highview College
Education Through Wholeness
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Highview College Fees
Payment of Fees
School fee payments to Highview College are available through our specialist provider, Edstart for 2024 fees onwards. We welcome a new school fee management service to offer increased flexibility, support and services to our Highview families.
Highview College fees can be paid – annually, termly, monthly, fortnightly or weekly through visiting our dedicated website – edstart.com.au/highview. Please choose the payment option that best fits your budget by selecting your preferred payment method. Adjustments can be made at any time if there are changes to your budget.
2024 Highview College Fees
| Year Level | Annual Fee |
| 7 - 12 | $4,250.00 |
Please note: additional elective subject levies may apply in Years 9-12
Highview College Family Discount - based on students enrolled in the same year
2nd child per family - a discount 15%
3rd child per family - a discount of 30%
4th child per family - a discount of 45%
5th child per family - a discount of 100%
Annual Technology Levy (included in school fees)
Students receive a new computer at the commencement of Year 7 and Year 10. Laptops are imaged with powerful software to complement learning. Students are required to return laptops at the conclusion of Year 9 and 12. Students can purchase their laptops at the end of the 3 years for $390.00. This fee will also be charged if laptops are not returned.
Bursaries
Highview seeks to support every aspirational student, regardless of financial circumstances. Bursaries are available to families with a means-tested Health Care Card. Bursary applications are required and assessed each year. Please contact our Accounts team for application enquires.
Please note: Applications close 1 March 2024.
Further applications will be considered if the bursary provisions have not been reached.
Application forms can be found in the document tab in SEQTA engage or download:
Conveyance Allowance
The conveyance allowance is a form of financial assistance to help families in rural and regional Victoria with the cost of transporting their children to their nearest appropriate school/campus. For more information, please contact the Accounts Manager.
PTV Victorian Student Travel Pass Reimbursement
Highview College will offer reimbursements to parents/guardians for the cost of a Victorian student travel pass if this cannot be claimed through the Department of Education Conveyance Scheme. This currently applies to all Creswick students and Castlemaine students in Years 7 – 10. This reimbursement is not available to bursary students. For more information please contact the Accounts Manager.
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. This allowance will be paid against your school fee account as camps, sports and excursions are built into our tuition fees. Application forms can be found in the document tab in SEQTA Engage or downloaded:
Enrolment Cancellation
Families withdrawing their child/children from the College should inform the College in writing of their intention. A leaving form should then be completed, giving a minimum of one term’s notice. A term’s fees will be charged in lieu of adequate notice. This also applies where a student (or parent’s) behavior results in cancellation of enrolment.
Enrolment may also be cancelled when an account is in arrears equivalent to one Term. This will apply when a family has not made contact to arrange a payment plan or has failed to maintain an agreed payment plan. We urge any families who are experiencing financial difficulty to make contact as early as possible. A leaving form can be found in the document tab in SEQTA Engage or downloaded:
Update Medical Information
It is a requirement to provide updated medical information every year for each student. In 2024, Highview will be utilizing SEQTA Engage to collect medical information. Please log into SEQTA Engage and complete the medical form:
Highview College Accounts Contact Details
Accounts Manager
Phone: 03 5459 1000
Email: accounts@highview.vic.edu.au
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