Families & Dependants
Cost of living estimates provided on the Financial Aid website are for the individual student. The following information is to assist with assessing the likely costs for a student and a spouse or partner and/ or dependent children.
Spouse or partner
It is recommended that you increase your individual annual cost of living estimate by approximately two-thirds (66%) to account for costs (food, clothing, transport, etc) for a spouse or partner.
Dependent Children
Additional costs for dependent children will usually depend on their age.
As a general recommendation, for living costs, add on approximately $6,000 for each very young child, $8,000 for each child 5-12 years old, and $10,000 for each older child.
For additional advice about child care costs, contact Children’s Services, who will also be able to provide information about the Student Rebate.
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The Victorian government provides a number of concessions and rebates to parents of school age children on low incomes to assist with the costs of kindergarten and schooling.
International students enrolled in a PhD or Masters by Research are currently exempt from education fees for dependent school age children in Victoria. AusAid students with children are also exempt from payment of the fees. Other international students will need to pay tuition fees for dependent children to the Victorian Department of Education.
Health & Insurance Costs
For information about additional health cover for families visit the OSHC World Care website, and use the ‘online quick quote’.
The above information does not include any costs for special needs, such as medical costs, or other lifestyle choices related to recreation, entertainment and sport.