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La Trobe University
Menzies College

 

Fees

Residential fees and dates for 2008 are now confirmed and are as set out below.

Domestic students 2008
Period 2009 dates 2009 Daily Rate 2009 Full Academic Year Fees
Full Academic Year (including O&T week)
20 Feb – 28 Nov
281 nights

$29.80

$8233.30

The 2008 dates set out below include our Orientation and Transition (O&T) week and the ‘Settling In’ program offered to international students who are expected to join college on 6 February 2008 for Semester One and 8 July 2008 for Semester two.

International students 2008
Period 2009 dates 2009 Daily Rate 2009 Academic Year Fees
Full Academic Year (including O&T week & International Settling-in Programs)

13 Feb – 28 Nov

288 nights

$29.80

$8,582.40
First Semester Only (including O&T week & International Settling-in programs)

13 Feb – 14 July

151 nights

$29.80

$4,499.80
Second Semester Only (including International Settling-in programs)

14 July – 28 Nov

137 nights
$29.80 $4,082.60

What is included

Fees cover the following:

  • Sheets and bedding (cleaned weekly)
  • Academic support, including a team of Study Focus Groups, managed by a full-time Coordinator of Studies
  • Residency and hospitality during our Orientation and Transition (O&T) program
  • IT support and access to our IT Centre. (All students need to install anti-virus software (regularly updated) - approx $25.00 per year)

What’s not included

Fees do not include the following additional costs:

  • Refundable Bond of $500.00 - A deposit refundable on departure, subject to the conditions of tenancy and residency.
  • Orientation and Transition Program Fee of $88.00 (including GST). This contributes to the program for new residents in first semester.
  • Student Club Fee of $110.00 per year (including GST). The college’s Student Club organises a large number of sporting, social, cultural, musical, theatrical and other events. The fee for one semester or part of one semester will be $50.00.
  • Contribution to University Infrastructure of $280.50 (2008) (including GST). This refers to a charge levied on the college by the University and contributes to the installation and upkeep of the campus’ physical infrastructure. The contribution for one semester or part of one semester will be $175.00.

For international students

  • Down-Under Program of $100.00 (including GST). Introduces international students to ‘Aussie Culture.’ You’ll try some Australian foods and wines, have a didgeridoo class, make and throw your own boomerang, have a guided tour around Melbourne’s Victoria Market and see some Australian wildlife.