Study Fees | Ministry Training | Malyon Theological College

Malyon Theological College is an affiliated college of the Australian College of Theology (ACT). Tuition fees are set by ACT on an annual basis. More information about tuition fees is available at https://www.actheology.edu.au/fees.

How much will me degree cost? Here are the answers you need

What are the unit fees?

For information on FEE-HELP Loans please visit https://www.studyassist.gov.au/

The standard Domestic Student fees for ACT units offered at Malyon in 2023:

DOWNLOAD 2023 FEE INFO

For information on FEE-HELP Loans please visit https://www.studyassist.gov.au/

Tuition Fees for Overseas Students differ from above. Please click here to view Overseas Student Fees and information.

Students studying ACT (Australian College of Theology) subjects / units are considered to be students of the ACT (a requirement of the Higher Education Support Act 2003), although Malyon will still do much of the administrative work (including collecting fees) on behalf of the ACT.

OTHER PROGRAM FEES

AUDITING (Non-award study) per unit

Standard Audit Fee – per unit	$225
Discounted – for Alumni who graduated with full degree at same level as unit auditing	$175
Malyon Pastoral Program	$600

Note: An audit fee cannot be paid by FEE-HELP

What if I would like to withdraw later?

IMPORTANT DATES

Semester 2. 2022	Census Date: 19 August 2022
Semester 1. 2023	Census Date: 17 March 2023
Semester 2. 2023	Census Date: 18 August 2023

Withdrawing before “Census Date”: Refund or no FEE-HELP liability, and no academic penalty.

Withdrawing after “Census Date”: you will not be able to get a refund or recredit of FEE-HELP loan unless you can demonstrate special circumstances. A “Fail” will be recorded for unit(s).

Any other charges?

Students studying ACT (Australian College of Theology) subjects are students of the ACT (a requirement of the new Higher Education Support Act 2003), although Malyon will still do much of the administrative work (including collecting fees) on behalf of the ACT. ACT publishes its own fee schedule and Malyon has adopted subsidised Fees for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework courses.

In addition to College fees, students will also need to make allowance for stationery, photocopying and text book costs, transport and living expenses while studying. Course materials are available for download from the College eLearning Moodle^TM site. Paper copies of course materials are not provided. Students are required to have access to internet, and a computer that is no more than three years old.

There are no charges for Malyon Theological College students, Malyon Vocational Training students, Recognised Queensland Baptist Pastors to borrow from Malyon’s Library. Other external borrowers may borrow from the library upon completion of the appropriate application form and payment of $50.00 per semester.

For students wishing to withdraw from units after lectures have commenced, the variation of enrolment policy has been set by the ACT and is available here.

Financial Assistance

The Australian Government FEE-HELP system provides student loans to cover the costs of study at approved private educational institutions, similar to the system which operates at public universities and colleges. FEE-HELP is not available to Audit students or students studying for the Malyon Pastoral Program.

All the ACT degrees and postgraduate courses attract FEE-HELP. To check whether you qualify, please go to http://studyassist.gov.au/.

Instituting a combined loan limit for HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP and VET Student Loans

What is the Australian Government doing?

From 1 January 2019, the Government will introduce a combined cap on the amount of tertiary education assistance a student can access for tuition fees. The new HELP tuition limit will apply to HECS-HELP loans, FEE-HELP loans, VET FEE-HELP loans and VET Student Loans.

The loan limit is not renewable. Once a borrower reaches the lifetime limit they cannot borrow further funds.

The proposed HELP tuition limits for the combined HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP and VET Student loans are:

$150,000 for students undertaking medicine, dentistry and veterinary science courses, and
$104,440 for other students.

The limits are reasonable and sufficient, in most cases, to cover almost nine years of study as a Commonwealth supported student.

Why is it important?

These reforms are necessary to ensure Australia’s generous, income-contingent loan system remains sustainable so future generations of Australians, regardless of their background or their financial means, can continue to access higher education without upfront fees.

Outstanding HELP loans now total more than $50 billion, and if reform is not pursued around a quarter of new debts are not expected to be repaid. Some students have borrowed excessively against the student loan schemes and amassed more debt than can be repaid during their working life.

Who does this affect?

The measure will affect all tertiary students intending to access HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP or VET Student Loans from 1 January 2019 onwards.

Medical, dental and veterinary science students who had previously reached their FEE-HELP limit would have access to additional funds up to the new $150,000 limit. The limit for students in other courses would not be changed.

Previous FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP or VET student loans debt would be transferred onto the new HELP tuition limit.

From 1 January 2019, any new HECS-HELP borrowing would be counted towards a student’s loan limit. Previous HECS-HELP debt would not be taken into account.

The Government will establish a new student entitlement management system which would enable providers and students to better manage their student debt incurrals against the HELP tuition limit. The system would prevent students from confirming loan amounts that exceed their loan limit.

Need more information?

Students can visit the Study Assist website for more information, where a range of student‑focussed FAQs are also available.

Students who are unable to utilize FEE-HELP and who can show severe financial difficulties may be able to access some financial assistance through programs offered by Malyon. All enquiries relating to financial assistance should be directed to the Malyon College Registrar.

Payment of Fees

All tuition, library, accommodation and administration fees can be paid at reception during business hours.

All students are required to pay their full semester fees during the first two weeks of each semester. A signed FEE-HELP application form is acceptable as fee payment, for those who qualify for FEE-HELP. Any student who cannot meet this requirement must meet with the College Manager to discuss the situation and reach an agreed alternative schedule of payment.