
Fee Concession Policy
Rationale
The St Francis Xavier School community is committed to providing a Catholic education for all students. We endeavour to ensure that no student will be denied a place at our school, based on the family’s financial position.
Procedure
Fee concessions are available on application to any parent or legal guardian, which are determined on the basis of a just and equitable formula reflecting financial hardship in accordance with the Brisbane Catholic Education Concessions template. Fee reduction is determined on the basis of income and housing costs.
- Parent or legal guardian should complete and return the Application for Concession on Fees form available from the school office.
- Evidence of income and housing costs eg: pay slips and Centrelink Income Statements are acceptable evidence of income. Income tax returns may be required in some circumstances and rental receipts or bank/mortgage statements as evidence of housing costs.
- If a concession is not approved, notification will be forwarded in writing.
- If a concession is approved, an interview with the principal is required.
- All fee concession approvals are based on the use of Direct Debit or Centrepay payment facilities.
- Once a fee concession is granted, it is essential that this commitment is honoured in full. If there is a problem in meeting this deadline, a letter of explanation should be sent to the principal.
- If family circumstances change, the principal must be informed.
- If a concession is required beyond the current year, new arrangements must be negotiated each school year.
Please note:
- Concessions will only be backdated to the commencement of the year in which the completed application was received
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Evidence of income and housing costs could include: tax returns, Centrelink financial statement, payslips, minimum loan repayment/ rent statement, rates notice