Understanding 482 Visa Dependent Child School Fees in Australia

School Fees for 482 Visa Holders Western Australia (Annual)

Fee Waivers and Reductions

Families experiencing financial hardship can apply for a fee waiver, but the application must be made within the year the fee is incurred. There are two types of financial hardship applications:

1. Income-Based Waiver: Families with a combined gross income of AUD 75,000 or less per year can apply for a fee waiver. This waiver is not automatic and must be reapplied for each year with supporting evidence.
2. Unforeseen Financial Hardship: Families facing unexpected financial difficulties, such as illness, unemployment, changes in employment conditions, family breakdown, or death, can apply for a fee waiver within six months of the event. Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis and requires supporting documentation.

School Fees for 482 Visa Holders Victoria (Annual)

Dependent children of 482 visa holders are not required to pay tuition fees at government schools in Victoria. It’s important to note that other fees specific to the school may need to be paid. 

School Fees for 482 Visa Holders Queensland (Annual)

School Fees for 482 Visa Holders South Australia (Annual)

You don’t have to pay the student fee for your children if:

• you're enrolling your children at certain schools in country areas of South Australia – see the country schools exemption list (PDF 186 KB) to find out if this applies to you and contact the school directly
• you want to enrol your children in a non-government (private) school – you must contact the school directly to find out about their fees
• you're enrolling your children in preschool (also sometimes called kindergarten) – follow the normal process to register to enrol in preschool
• your family’s total income is $74,000 or less per year (before tax) – you'll still need to complete your registration to enrol your children at a school.

Your fee will be reduced if your combined income (before tax) per year is less than:

• $100,000 if enrolling 1 child at a government school
• $119,000 if enrolling 2 children at a government school
• $138,000 if enrolling 3 or more children at a government school.

School Fees for 482 Visa Holders Northern Territory (Annual)

No fees are applicable to dependents of 482 visa holders in the Northern Territory.

School Fees for 482 Visa Holders ACT (Annual)

The Education Directorate in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) welcomes dependents of temporary residents to enrol in public schools from Preschool through to Year 12. However, Preschool enrolment is not mandatory and is subject to availability.

Fee Exemption

Dependents of 482 visa holders whose occupation is listed on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List or the Regional Occupations List may qualify for a fee exemption. To be eligible, families must provide a copy of the employment contract in the ACT, including start and end dates, ensuring the contract aligns with the approved occupation stated in the visa grant notification.

School Fees for 482 Visa Holders Tasmania (Annual)

The Temporary Resident Program (TRP) facilitates the enrolment of school-aged children on temporary visas at any time during the academic year. Children must start school at the age of five by 1 January.

School Levels and Terms

The school year in Tasmania is divided into four terms and includes the following year groups:

• Primary School: Kindergarten to Year 6
• Secondary (High) School: Years 7-10
• Senior Secondary: Years 11-12

Tuition Fees and School Levies

Dependents of 482 visa holders are exempt from paying tuition fees at Tasmanian Government Schools. However, they are required to pay a school levy, which ranges from approximately AUD 300 to AUD 750 per year. This levy is charged directly by the school.

Financial Assistance

Families with low incomes who meet the eligibility criteria for the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) will not be required to pay school levies. Grandparents raising grandchildren may also qualify for STAS. For those who do not meet STAS criteria but face financial hardship, it is advisable to discuss payment arrangements and other forms of financial assistance with the school.