Financial Information

Mary Andrews College Fees for 2024

2024 MAC Certificate Fees

  • (12 class hours, plus assessments)

    $425

  • (12 class hours class time, no assignments)

    $180

2024 Diploma Fees

  • (36 class hours) 

    $2,784* 

    FEE-HELP Available

  • (36 class hours, no assignments, no FEE-HELP) 

    $450

  • (24 class hours)

    $1,856*

    FEE-HELP Available

  • (24 class hours, no assignments, no FEE-HELP) 

    $300

  • As an affiliated college of the Australian College of Theology (ACT), Mary Andrews College is approved to deliver the courses of the ACT. The Australian College of Theology is a self-accrediting national Higher Education Provider (HEP), which operates as a consortium of independent affiliated colleges. The tuition fees are set by the ACT on an annual basis. More information about tuition fees is available at https://www.actheology.edu.au/fees/

2024 Graduate Certificate Fees

  • (36 class hours) 

    $2,976*

    FEE-HELP Available

  • (36 class hours, no assignments, no FEE-HELP) 

    $450

  • As an affiliated college of the Australian College of Theology (ACT), Mary Andrews College is approved to deliver the courses of the ACT. The Australian College of Theology is a self-accrediting national Higher Education Provider (HEP), which operates as a consortium of independent affiliated colleges. The tuition fees are set by the ACT on an annual basis. More information about tuition fees is available at https://www.actheology.edu.au/fees/

Financial Assistance

  • A small number of bursaries are available for women who wish to study the MAC Certificate in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Care yet are hindered by their financial situation.

    For each unit, the bursary will contribute 75% of the fees ($325 in 2024); the student will contribute the remaining $100. Bursary holders must intend to do the course for credit. This means attending classes (either in person or online) and attempting all assessments for each unit. See the timetable for what is being offered in 2024.

    Applicants need to be involved in formal or informal ministry at their church and will need to show they are in need of financial assistance in order to study.

    For further information and an application form, please email macmin@mac.edu.au

    2024 applications closed on 15th January 2024.

    2025 applications opening date to be advised later.

    Download the information Pack here

  • A FEE-HELP loan scheme is available from the government for eligible Australian citizens to cover tuition fees for ACT Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Care for Mental Health courses. Completion of the entire course is expected, and repayment of the FEE-HELP loan and loan fee is based on personal taxable income. Please read carefully the information at www.studyassist.gov.au

    If you would like to apply for a FEE-HELP loan, you can indicate this during the online enrolment process. 

    • Eligible students can apply for a government FEE-HELP funding loan by filling out an Electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF). New students enrolling in relevant diploma courses and current students changing courses need to complete a new eCAF.

    • The FEE-HELP application form is completed via the Department of Education’s online portal. Eligible students will receive an email from the Department of Education and Training with instructions on how to log in and fill out the eCAF for your course on the government’s ePortal.

    • You will need your ACT student number and tax file number (TFN) on hand before attempting to complete your eCAF online.

    • For more information about how this eCAF application is submitted (including step by step screen shots), click here.

    • For more information about FEE-HELP loans, the 20% loan fee (undergraduate students only) and how to repay the loan, go to www.studyassist.gov.au.

  • Some full time students enrolled in ACT Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Care for Mental Health courses may be eligible for Austudy / Abstudy or other assistance from Centrelink. For more information on Centrelink payments available to students, go to the relevant section of the Centrelink website. 

Narelle Jarrett, former MAC Principal