Application fees
- Biomedical Explorers (selective early‑entry program): non‑refundable application processing fee AUD 400.00. Successful applicants who accept a conditional offer pay a Biomedical Explorers Program fee of AUD 150.00 and a Biomedical Science Academy confirmation fee of AUD 200.00 (the confirmation fee is credited toward Year 7 Academy program fees where applicable).
- Biomedical Science Academy (selective pathway): out‑of‑catchment administration fee AUD 250.00 (in‑catchment applicants: no fee). All application fees required for academy or excellence‑program applications are non‑refundable.
- Excellence program and academy application fees (AFL Academy, other selective programs): application and confirmation fees are charged where stated for each program and are non‑refundable; specific program application amounts are shown on each program page when published.
Tuition and compulsory resource charges by year group
- Domestic (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and eligible dependants): Queensland state schools do not charge tuition for domestic students. Instead, the college operates a voluntary Student Resource Scheme (SRS) that covers year‑level curriculum resources and consumables. The SRS is a separate participation charge (not a tuition fee).
- Student Resource Scheme (SRS) 2026 flat participation fees (annual amounts charged to participating families):
- Years 7–9: AUD 210.00 per year (per‑term equivalent AUD 52.50).
- Year 10: AUD 310.00 per year (per‑term equivalent AUD 77.50).
- Years 11–12: AUD 60.00 per year (per‑term equivalent AUD 15.00).
These SRS fees are issued as a single annual invoice for families. The Queensland Government Textbook and Resource Allowance (TRA) is applied where eligible and reduces the effective SRS cost for Years 7–12 (TRA 2026 rates: Years 7–10 AUD 164.00 per student; Years 11–12 AUD 357.00 per student).
- International (full‑fee paying) students: the college is accredited to accept international students through Education Queensland International (EQI). The college publishes an International Costs and Fees table that lists which items are included and not included in EQI enrolment packages (for example: SRS inclusions, music and sport levies, homestay and camps may be treated separately). Specific per‑year international tuition amounts are invoiced under EQI arrangements and are not included as domestic SRS charges. (School program documents list inclusions/exclusions for international enrolments and link to the EQI program administration.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- SRS billing: SRS is billed as a single annual invoice for families (one invoice covering the full year). Per‑program or subject costs that must be billed separately (for example some electives or academy program charges) may be invoiced at different times as required. Payment timing for particular activities (for example, music program invoices) is specified on those program letters and invoices.
- Timing examples: music program participation invoices have previously been issued in March with payment required to continue participation into the following term; excellence‑program application and confirmation fees are charged at application or offer stages as stated on each program page.
- Payment terms and arrangements: standard Queensland state‑school practice applies: invoices include due dates and families may set up payment plans or instalments where allowed by the school. If a payment plan is not agreed, invoice due‑dates are expected to be met; unpaid balances may be managed under the school's debt‑management procedures. For TRA‑eligible students the TRA is applied to SRS or refunded where families opt out of SRS participation.
Boarding and accommodation
- On‑campus boarding: the college does not operate on‑site boarding facilities. Residential boarding is not a standard provision at this college.
- Homestay for international students: a school‑administered homestay program is in place for international students; host families are screened and supported by the college's international team. Homestay placement arrangements and related fees (placement fee, weekly homestay rates, holiday homestay) are managed through the international program/EQI arrangements and are billed separately.
Other costs and routine charges
- Uniforms: uniforms are provided through the college's authorised supplier NOONE (uniform shop on campus with online ordering available). Uniform purchases are an additional family cost; opening hours and online shopping details are published by the uniform provider. No fixed uniform price is printed in the SRS notice itself; families purchase uniforms directly from the supplier.
- Music / Instrumental program: participation carries an annual participation fee (example previous SRS/year program amount: AUD 150.00 per year) and instrument hire is available for an additional annual fee (example previously published: AUD 120.00 per year). Program invoices are issued in term‑time and payment is required to maintain participation.
- Elective or subject‑specific costs: certain electives and academy elective costs (for example, Biomedical Science Academy elective elements, specialist workshops, artist incursions within Instrumental Music) must be charged separately to comply with departmental policy; these costs are invoiced as required.
- Excursions, camps and extracurricular activities: these are charged on a cost‑recovery basis; invoices are issued per activity and refunds (see below) depend on costs already incurred for the activity.
Refund information
- Excursions, camps and extra‑curricular activity refunds: a parent may request a refund for payments made for these activities where a student will not participate; refunds depend on whether the college has already incurred costs for the activity. Where possible refundable amounts are credited to the student's account to offset future charges. A formal Request for Refund form is used.
- Student Resource Scheme (SRS) refunds and leaving the school mid‑year: SRS refund arrangements follow the Student Resource Scheme procedure and the school's SRS information; the TRA is applied as required for eligible students. Specific SRS refund mechanics (for example deductions for non‑returned or damaged hired resources) are managed under the SRS participation agreement and school practice.
- Program application and confirmation fees: application processing fees and non‑refundable program application fees (for selective programs) are non‑refundable as stated on each program page. Confirmation fees may be credited toward later program charges where specified.
Fee payment options (methods commonly accepted for school invoices)
- Accepted payment methods for SRS and school invoices include the Department's secure online card gateway (BPOINT / QParents links on emailed invoices), BPAY, EFT (electronic bank transfer), EFTPOS (on‑site card), cheque, and Centrepay where applicable. Families may arrange payment plans or direct debit/instalment arrangements through the finance office. For program‑specific payments (uniforms, NOONE online shop, homestay placement fees) the supplier or program invoice will list the accepted payment methods for that charge.
Practical notes (straightforward points for parents)
- Tuition for domestic students: no tuition charge; budget for the annual SRS participation fee by year level and for program‑specific charges (music, electives, academy fees, excursions, uniforms, homestay if applicable).
- SRS invoice timing: the college issues one annual invoice for the SRS; elective, program and activity invoices appear at program deadlines or when activities are confirmed. Families may request payment arrangements through the college finance office.
- International students: international tuition and homestay arrangements are administered through EQI and the college's international office; international packages treat some school charges differently (inclusions/exclusions) to domestic SRS arrangements. Specific international tuition tariffs are set and invoiced under EQI arrangements.
