CONTRIBUTIONS, CHARES & FEES
An Independent
Public School
Voluntary contributions, compulsory charges, and approved funding paid by parents and guardians are used to purchase textbooks, materials, and other resources students use in their everyday classes.Â
contributions, charges & fees
All contributions and charges assist in providing an educational program that meets the requirements of the Curriculum Framework and complies with the guidelines issued by the Department of Education and the School Education Act.
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PAYMENT OF
Contributions, Charges & Fees
The College community appreciates the financial support from parents and guardians, which enables staff to continue offering high-quality educational programs.Â
The preferred payment method is Qkr! or direct deposit into the College's bank account:
Acc Name
Ashdale Secondary College
BSB
066 040
Acc No.
19901762
Reference
Student Name
Alternatively, payments can be made at the Administration Office by cash, EFTPOS or credit card.Â
Payment plans are welcome. Please contact us to make arrangements.Â
PAYMENT OF EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES
The College uses Qkr!
For online payments for activities, including excursions, incursions, and tours.
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
Secondary Assistance Scheme
The State Government, through the Department of Education, provides financial support to eligible parents through the Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS). This scheme aims to assist low-income families with secondary schooling costs.
You can claim a $350 Secondary Assistance Scheme payment. The deadline is Thursday, 2 April 2026.Â
Parents or guardians may apply for students enrolled in Years 7 to 12, up to and including the year the student turns 18.
To be eligible for the Secondary Assistance Scheme. Parents/guardians must hold one of the following cards:
Centrelink Health Care Card
Cardholder must be a parent/guardian. A parent cannot make claims using a student’s card (i.e. the student may hold a card for disability purposes).
Pensioner Concession Card
The student’s name should be listed on the card.
Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card
Health Pensioner Cards, TPI / TPI Gold Cards, or State Cards cannot be accepted as they are only issued for medical benefits.
The above cards must be current during the first Term. Applications must be made in person. Forms are available from the Administration Office.
Applications close at the end of Term 1. Any application received after this date will not be accepted.
