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CAN I AFFORD TO GO TO UNI?

CAN I AFFORD TO GO TO UNI?. Bernadette Gigliotti and Ellen Fleming Career Education Association of Victoria 10 May 2012 Benalla. What we would like to cover…. CEAV – who we represent Going to university – how much does it cost? What is HECS - HELP?

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CAN I AFFORD TO GO TO UNI?

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  1. CAN I AFFORD TO GO TO UNI? Bernadette Gigliotti and Ellen Fleming Career Education Association of Victoria 10 May 2012 Benalla

  2. What we would like to cover…. • CEAV – who we represent • Going to university – how much does it cost? • What is HECS - HELP? • What benefits can you get from Centrelink? • Where can a student live? • What scholarships are available?

  3. Career Education Association of Victoria (CEAV)

  4. Money Matters What to consider…. • Cost of course contributions • Student amenities fee – library and services • Textbooks, specific equipment , fieldtrips • Accommodation • Living needs and expenses • Travel arrangements – car , public transport

  5. Degrees and associate degrees (CSP-2012)

  6. What does it cost? Teacher- 3 years undergraduate + 1 year postgraduate Estimate Cost: $22,592 First year Salary : $57,000 per year Civil Engineer: 4 years undergraduate study Estimate Cost: $32,200 First year salary $ 78,000 per year Job Outlook (DEEWR)

  7. Other Fees • Student Amenities Fees – covers, library, student union, facilities, services, counselling and support services for students on and off campus. • Eligible students will be able to defer payment of this fee through SA- HELP. • In 2012 maximum charge $263 per year.

  8. HELP – Paying FEES studyassit.gov.au The Commonwealth Administers 5 HELP loans HECS – HELP FEE – HELP SA – HELP OS - HELP VET – FEE HELP

  9. How Does the HECS – HELP discount work? • Partial payment of upfront fees discount of 10% reduces the amount of student contribution • Marnie makes a partial up-front payment of $500 before the census date, which means her payment, including the discount, is $555.56. Her HECS-HELP debt will therefore be $3,000 - $555.56 = $2,444.44. • (Study Assist DEEWR)

  10. Paying Back HECS- HELP • Students who use a HECS-HELP loan will be required to pay their debt through the tax system when they earn above the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment, even if they are still studying. • For the 2012-13 income year, the compulsory repayment threshold is $49,095. (Studyassist.gov.au)

  11. What about Interest ? • You are not charged interest on HELP debts • However your accumulated HELP debt is indexed on 1 June each year against the CPI

  12. Study Assiststudyassist.gov.au

  13. Which Way? Associate degrees- 2 years Dual Sector TAFE – Cert III/IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma Part-time combine study and work

  14. Centrelink- can they help? Number of assistance payments: • Youth Allowance can include Away from Home Rate, Rent assistance, Fares allowance, lump sum advances • Austudy • ABStudy • Pensioner Education Supplement • Assistance for Isolated Children • Student Start Up Scholarship • Relocation scholarship

  15. Where can a student live? • On campus - halls of residence • On campus – colleges • Off campus – residential apartments – shared and single • Off campus shared houses • Off campus – boarding • Off Campus – family and friends • At home • Student Services – on campus to assist with residential options

  16. Sample on campus Halls of Residence Latrobe University Bendigo • Fees and charges 2012 – BendigoHillside Apartments • Compulsory Fees ( per calendar year) Refundable bond $500.00 • Orientation & Transition Program Fee (1st yr residents only) • $120.00 Student Club/ Student Association Fee + $110.00 • Facilities & Services Fee+ $350.00 • Internet Connection Fee $150.00 • Rent rate (daily rate)   $27.50

  17. What Scholarships are available? Wide range • Academic / Institution • Region • Industry Specific • Government – Commonwealth and State • Business • Private Benefactors • Residential Halls and Colleges • Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships • Fee Remission • Textbooks, equipment and employment

  18. Personal information and location • Non English speaking background • Difficult circumstances • Disadvantaged financial background • Disability or medical condition • SNAP (RMIT) and SALT (LATROBE) 6 SEAS CATEGORIES http://www.vtac.edu.au

  19. OTHER OPTIONS • GAP Year – employment or volunteering abroad • Defence Force – GAP Year (fully paid) • CPA Internships – salary and study costs paid

  20. What will the future workplace look like?

  21. The Future….

  22. The Future…. • Massive Skill shortage – 2030 less than 30,000 people available to enter the workforce – west ageing workforce, east young workforce [OECD report International Symposium Sydney 2006] • Movement in Australia of workforce to the west and north – mining boom increasing. • Technology driven workplaces – shifting from home, car, airports, anywhere. • Decrease - western economies and an increase in eastern economies. • New millennium babies – new skills, adaptable, portable, global citizens, multi lingual, their careers not even invented yet.

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