Financial Information & Course Fees
Excelerate Discipleship training is offered through three separate financial streams.
Full Time Sponsored Students
In order to book and plan diligently, should a second year student desire to participate in an international placement a deposit of $1000 will be required by 31st of May each year.
For more information on the FeeHelp loan scheme see www.studyassist.gov.au
The total cost of the Diploma of Ministry is $28,100.00 ($14,050.00 in first year and $14,050.00 in second year). Fees are subject to change.
Full Time Unsponsored Students
In order to book and plan diligently, should a second year student desire to participate in an international placement a deposit of $1000 will be required by 31st of May each year.
Unsponsored students are required to cover the course fees for the Diploma of Ministry offered through the Sydney School of Divinity and Australian College of Ministries. These fees can either be paid up front or students can utilise the FeeHelp Loan Scheme that defers higher education course fees in full.
For more information on the FeeHelp loan scheme see www.studyassist.gov.au
The total cost of the Diploma of Ministry is $28,100.00 ($14,050.00 in first year and $14,050.00 in second year). Fees are subject to change.
Evening Stream Unsponsored Students
ACOM | Diploma of Ministry Accredited Training
2nd Year Diploma – $14,050 (Approximately)
Application Fee
$250 AUD
*students moving directly from first year into a consecutive second year do not need to pay an application fee.
2021 Excelerate Fees
Please note: All fees are subject to change. The fees below are current as of 6th October 2020.
1st or 2nd Year
Full Time Sponsored Student
$9,100*
1st or 2nd Year
Full Time Unsponsored Student
$9,100*
Evening Stream
Unsponsored Student
$2,350
Fee Payment Schedule
We understand that not everyone has the total Excelerate fees avialable to pay in full upfront. To make it more viable for our prospective students we have two payment options avaialble.
OPTION ONE
Application Fee Due: On submission of your application.
Full EDT Fee Due: Two weeks after acceptance into the course, or Monday 10th January 2021, whichever occurs first. This date will be specified on your acceptance letter.
*ACOM Diploma fees are external to Excelerate and payment is due according to their set schedule. FeeHelp is available to eligible students. Students are responsible for ensuring these fees are paid on time.
OPTION TWO
Application Fee Due: On submission of your application.
EDT Fee Instalment One: Two weeks after acceptance into the course, or by Monday 10th January 2021, whichever occurs first. This date & quarterly amounts due, will be specified on your acceptance letter.
EDT Fee Instalment Two: Thursday 25th March 2021
EDT Fee Instalment Three: Thursday 17th June 2021
EDT Fee Instalment Four: Thursday 9th September 2021
*ACOM Diploma fees are external to Excelerate and payment is due according to their set schedule. FeeHelp is available to eligible students. Students are responsible for ensuring these fees are paid on time.
Financial Support
As students are undertaking an accredited course during their training at Excelerate they may be eligible to receive Youth Allowance (16 to 24 years of age), Austudy (25 years or older) or ABSTUDY from Centrelink depending on their personal financial situation. Go to www.humanservices.gov.au to check for eligibility and to apply online.
Students may also be eligible for a Centrelink student loan of $1000 per semester. Find out more here.
The FeeHelp loan scheme is available for Australian students in Excelerate as they are undertaking an accredited higher education course. Students can nominate on the Excelerate application form to access the FeeHelp loan scheme to cover the cost of the online Diploma of Ministry. For more information on the FeeHelp loan scheme go to www.studyassist.gov.au