How to apply
Applying for a place at Geraldton Residential College is an easy process, and we are more than happy to help.
Follow these steps:
- Enrol your child at one of our partner schools. Contact them directly.
- Apply for any allowances or subsidies that your child may be eligible for (see table below).
- Complete our Application for a Residential Place and return by email or post with a copy of your child’s latest school report, a character reference from your child's teacher, and pages 1 and 2 of the Student Health Care Summary form.
- Pay the $50 registration fee (EFTPOS, cheque, money order, or bank deposit).
- Schedule an interview with the College Manager.
If you are successful, an offer will be sent to you. More forms to complete will be enclosed so that we can get to know your child better before he or she moves in. Please return the completed forms with a $300 boarding bond to secure your boarding place.
Payment Options
College Tours
We are very happy to offer you a tour of the college grounds and introduce you to some of our lovely staff. Get in contact with the team to arrange a time that works for you.
Fees
There is a standard accommodation fee of $14,461 at all residential colleges. It covers the bed, meals, facilities and pastoral care of each student. It is payable by the student's parent/s.
The full cost of boarding to the Department of Education is $24,248.
If students are eligible for further allowances/subsidies, the accommodation fee could be reduced. The table below indicates the estimated fees.
| Criteria | Fee |
|---|---|
| Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme (AIC) and Boarding Away from Home Allowance (BAHA) recipients | $4,270 |
| AIC and BAHA recipients who are also eligible for the additional AIC allowance | $1,816 (subject to an income test) |
| Youth Allowance recipients | Varies (subject to an income test) |
| ABSTUDY | No cost (subject to an income test) |
| Gifted and Talented Education Allowance recipients | $12,827 |
It is a condition of enrolment that Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC), Youth Allowance and Student Boarding Away from Home Allowance (BAHA) recipients direct their payments to Geraldton Residential College. When claiming AIC and BAHA, please be sure to tick the option “payments to go to the boarding institution”.
To find out more about college fees and allowances, see Residential College Costs - 2020.