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As opposed to Government funded institutions, our students are not required to pay HECS, student union or guild fees. Additionally, as a not-for-profit organisation, 100% of your tuition fees are re-invested in your education, enabling us to provide world-class campus facilities, state-of-the-art learning resources and, most importantly, smaller classes that give you one-on-one access to Australia’s leading academics and corporate achievers. When considering the fees and costs associated with your tertiary education, you will need to budget for the following: Tuition FeesTuition fees vary depending on your choice of degree. For all coursework degrees, the tuition fee is charged on a per subject basis. At Bond University all students studying a subject pay the same fees, regardless of nationality or residence status. Fees must be paid at the start of each semester. View the following pages for specific degree and course costs: Books and study materialsThe costs for books, stationery, software and other resources tend to be the same at most universities – allow around $300 per semester. (To help off-set these costs, you can sell your old textbooks and buy second-hand at the Bond Book Sale held during O-Week before the start of each semester.) Student Activities MembershipThe Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Bill 2010 was passed on October 11, 2011. These amendments to the Higher Education Support Act (2003) allow higher education providers to charge a student services and amenities fee from 1 January 2012. Bond will introduce the compulsory fee from the May semester 2012. Membership for the January semester is optional. The Student Activities Membership provides students with access to all sporting facilities and clubs offered by the Bond University Students Association. The fee is used solely to support student services, events and activities. For full details, please visit Student Portal - www.bondstudents.com The fees for 2012 will be as follows: Semester One
Optional Student Activities Membership will be available at a cost of $110 for all students. Semesters Two and Three
A compulsory Student Activities Membership (Student Services and Amenities) Fee will be charged on the following basis: Full-time student = $87.50 per semester
(30credit points or more each semester/0.375 or more EFTSL for HDR students) Part-time student = $65.50
(less than 30 credit points each semester/less than 0.375 EFTSL for HDR students) Students who are:
• studying on an external basis
• on clinical placement
• approved full semester externship
• full and part time staff
• student for a semester
• inbound exchange students in a particular semester and who can demonstrate that they will not be on campus, or that they will be on campus very little may seek exemption from payment of the compulsory fee for that semester but will be required to pay on a Casual Visit Cost basis when utilizing any of the sporting facilities and services. The annual amount is CPI adjusted each year. The fee must be paid by the census date (Friday Week 4) of each semester. Australian citizens and holders of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa who are enrolled in a program at Bond University are eligible to defer their Student Activities Membership fee through a loan program called SA-HELP. Eligible students must complete the SA-HELP form and provide their tax file number by the census date of the semester. A new form must be completed for each program. There is no administrative loan fee for SA-HELP and there is no interest on the debt. The accumulated HELP debt is indexed annually. Repayment arrangements will be the same as other HELP loans. Students who withdraw from subjects or programs after the census date for that semester will not be eligible for remission of the SA-HELP debt or refunds of fees already paid.
AccommodationIf you are not living with friends or family, you will need to budget for on-campus or off-campus accommodation. Check the Accommodation Fees for costs pertaining to on-campus residences and information regarding off-campus arrangements. A weekly cleaning and linen service is included with on-campus accommodation. Living allowanceA choice of meal packages are available with on-campus accommodation – Accommodation Fees. Other costs that should be considered include personal items, social outings, transportation and miscellaneous living costs. Parking feesThere is no charge for parking at Bond University.
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