Our Fees and Charges

Mackay Christian College is a non-profit organisation, the aim of which is to provide an affordable quality Christian education. All government funding and other income, is expended on improving the facilities and resources of the College, as well as in the day to day running of the school.

The College Board is committed to providing a financially accessible education by way of keeping fees as low as possible and yet to provide excellent facilities, resources and opportunities for students.

Current Fees & Charges pdf

Billing Information

School fees are billed annually and are payable by the due date. Families have the option of paying annual fees up front or on a payment plan spread over a number of instalments throughout the year.

Payment Options

For full-fee paying families a 5% discount on Tuition Fees (only) applies when Annual Fees are fully paid by 31 March. Please contact the Accounts Dept at accounts@mccmky.qld.edu.au or 4963 1100 for your total fees for the year less the 5% discount.

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit can be made using the following information:

Bank – ANZ

BSB – 014-023

Account number – 838 333 765

Reference – Please use your MCC Account Number (located on the top right hand side of your fee statement) and your surname.

BPAY

Your BPay Reference code & the College’s Biller Code is located on the right-hand side of your invoice.

BPAY must only be used to pay for SCHOOL FEES & LEVIES.

Any other payments (ie. excursions, camps, Early learning Centre fees, OSHCare fees, tickets, Senior jerseys etc) must be made using a different payment method.

Pay over the Phone

Fee payments can be made by calling the College Office on (07) 4963 1100.

When making a phone payment please ensure you have your MCC Account Number and credit card details ready. Your MCC Account Number can be found at the top right corner of your Fee Statement.

Automatic Direct Debit

Setting up an Automatic Direct Debit guarantees that your fees will be paid on time every time without a second thought. You can choose weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly Direct Debits.

To set up a Direct Debit, please download and complete our Direct Debit Form. Alternatively Direct Debit forms can be collected from the College Office.

Direct Debit Form pdf

Pay in Person

Pay by Cash, Cheque or EFTPOS in person at either Campus Reception.

Early Learning Centre Fees and Charges

ELC Fees

Early Learning Centre is billed at $35 per day for Part time Kindy. The Long Day Care Kindy is $85 per day, open term time and school holidays. If you enrol your child into our MCC Early Learning Centre Long Day Care Kindy program you may apply to receive a Centrelink Child Care Subsidy (CCS) via your myGov account.

Fees are charged for school terms only as per the Mackay Christian College calendar (public holidays are included). Full fees are payable for absences due to family holidays, illness or days when the MCC Early Learning Centre is closed for statutory holidays. If a student identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or both they may also claim QKFS Plus Kindy Support Subsidy.

Deposit

A deposit of $150 is required at the time of application to secure a possible place for your child and will be used as your registration fee. This is to be paid before applications can be processed. If your application is unsuccessful, the full deposit of $150 will be refunded to you. However, if you choose to withdraw your application, this deposit is non-refundable.

Early Learn Deposit Payment Options pdf

Late Fees

Pick up time for ELC children is 2:50pm. The MCC Early Learning Centre closes at 3:00pm. Long Day Care Kindy hours from 7.30am to 5.30pm including school holidays.

Regulations state that at least two staff must be at the Early Learning Centre while there are children on site and one must be the Director, Assistant Director or Teacher.

If children are collected after pick up time, late fees are charged at the rate of $1.00 per minute to cover the payment of overtime for the two staff members.

It is important that parents phone the MCC Early Learning Centre if they are going to be late. If this has not happened, the child’s emergency contact persons will be asked to collect the child.

In the event that neither parents nor emergency contact persons can be reached within half an hour the local Police department will be informed.

Family Assistance

Mackay Christian College Family Assistance is a response to the steady decline in employment opportunities locally. The increase in unemployment has meant that some people who want to give an MCC opportunity for their children have not been able to do so.

The College policy remains that assistance will be given to anyone who needs help with the payment of fees from time to time. No student will be denied a quality Christian education on the basis of finances. Read about our Family Assistance below for more information. The message that Mackay Christian College will help people if they have a financial need is a message we know is well understood inside the College community. We want to get that message out to the rest of Mackay.

If you find yourself in financial difficulty during the year please make an arrangement to speak with a member of the College’s Accounts Department.

Apply now for Family Assistance pdf

Frequently asked questions

What is Family Assistance?

Family Assistance is financial help to pay the costs of education.

What level of support does MCC Family Assistance give?

This will be evaluated on the basis of what a family can afford to contribute themselves. It might be only a small percentage of the total tuition fees – but it might also be all of the tuition fees.

How does someone get MCC Family Assistance?

Families will complete a simple application form – similar to the normal enrolment forms (available below).

Can current College families apply for MCC Family Assistance?

Yes. The College has always been prepared to help anyone who needs assistance with tuition fees. Existing families can write to, email, phone, or make an appointment to see the Accounts Manager who will make the necessary arrangements.

How long will my family be eligible for Family Assistance?

You can apply for Family Assistance for up to 12 months at a time. Any Family Assistance offered will be reviewed at the commencement of each school year at which time you may reapply.