Tuition fees and financial aid

As Australia’s #1 rated private university, Bond delivers an exceptional educational experience.

Your fees are invested in world-class facilities, state-of-the-art resources and smaller classes that give you personal attention and support.

Some fees you may need to consider when exploring your options include tuition fees, student housing, meals and Visa/Health insurance fees.

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The value of a Bond degree

When you're working out your budget, keep in mind that, for a standard Bachelor degree, you'll only have two years of tuition fees and living costs at Bond - compared to three years at most other Australian universities and four years at home. Similar savings apply for Master's and other graduate programs.

Tuition fees and living costs

Tuition fees vary depending on your choice of degree. Fees are paid at the start of each semester and charged on a per subject basis. Fees for each program are listed on the individual program page. Please note costs listed are in Australian dollars (AUD).

You can choose to study at Bond for a single semester to enhance your degree with a global perspective that you cannot learn in the classroom. View Study Abroad fees

All students pay the Bond University Student Services and Amenities fee which helps to fund campus services, sporting and recreational activities, orientation activities and all the events coordinated by the Bond University Students Association (BUSA). It also gives you free membership to the Bond University Sports Centre. It is payable at the start of each semester with your tuition fees. Exemptions are available for Higher Degree by Research students and in some other circumstances. Read more

Health insurance is compulsory for all non-Australian students, covering the full duration of their study program. The Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) fee is paid just once, when you pay your first semester fees to Bond. Learn more

There are a number of on-campus and off-campus accommodation options. A dining plan is also available. Explore accommodation

Financial aid and student loans

Bond University participates in the William D Ford Direct Loan program, which offers Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and PLUS loans to U.S. Citizens.

There are a number of eligibility criteria which students must meet, as well as a number of loan types.

In addition, private education loans are available from non-government lenders, with approval based on credit history. It is also possible for students to use both a private education loan and a Federal loan.

See below for further information, and contact your International Regional Manager, Matt Stubbert, if you have any further queries.

Bond University participates in the William D Ford Direct Loan program, which offers Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and PLUS loans to U.S. Citizens. Students who are approved for loans have their tuition fee deposit reduced to $500 and once they pay this amount plus their Overseas Health Cover charge and Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to accept their offer to study at Bond University, a Confirmation of Enrolment form (CoE) will be issued, allowing students to apply for their student visa. The U.S. Department of Education has an online resource page that covers a range of topics of interest to U.S. students pursuing education abroad.

Please Note:

Bond University participates in the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program, which offers Direct Loan and PLUS loans to U.S. Citizens. Loans can only be used for bachelor's, master's and doctorate programs. The maximum loan amount that you are eligible to borrow is determined by a process called Financial Needs Analysis (FNA). Firstly, your Cost of Attendance (COA) is determined based on the cost factors below. This is an estimate of your expected educational costs for the period in which you enrol (maximum period one year). Your Other Financial Assistance (OFA) , e.g. sponsorships or scholarships, is deducted from the COA to establish the amount that you can borrow. In the case of dependent undergraduate students, the Student Loan Index (SAI) , reported on the top right corner of your SAR, as well as your OFA, is deducted from your COA to determine your financial need and eligibility for a Subsidized loan. These are the loans that are available: Subsidized Direct Loans are awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The federal government pays your interest while you are in school at least half-time, during the grace period and any periods of deferment. Although you are not required to make payments whilst you are studying, you will start repayment six months after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrolment. Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are available to all eligible students, regardless of income. Unlike the subsidized Stafford Loan, you are responsible for paying the interest. Interest accrues from the time of the first disbursement; however, you have the option of deferring your interest and principal payments until you enter the repayment period (at which point this interest is ‘capitalized’). Alternatively, you can opt to make a minimum repayment of $50 per month or the unpaid balance including interest, whichever is less. This will save you a lot of money in the long run. Parent PLUS Loans for Undergraduate Dependent Students are federally guaranteed loans that allow parents to borrow funds to pay for the educational expenses of their dependent student. The program requires the borrower to pass a simple credit check. Interest begins to accrue when funds are disbursed and repayment begins within 60 days after the loan has been fully disbursed. PLUS Loans for Graduate Students are federally guaranteed loans that allow graduates to borrow funds to pay for educational expenses on their own or with an eligible co-signer. The program requires the borrower to pass a simple credit check. Before applying for this loan the borrower must apply for, and the school must determine, their eligibility for the maximum annual Stafford loan amount.

Helping you choose

Direct Loan and PLUS loans are available for both undergraduate and graduate studies.
The main advantages of Stafford loans are that they have lower interest rates and better repayment terms. However, because there are annual loan limits (please see below), many students apply for both a Direct Loan and a PLUS loan in order to meet the costs of their education.

Year of studyAnnual subsidised loan limits Annual total combined loan limits (Sub & Unsub)Aggregate subsidised loan limitsAggregate combined loan limits (Sub & Unsub)
Undergraduate Dependent Students
1st year$3,500$5,500$23,000$31,000
2nd year$4,500$6,500$23,000$31,000
3rd year & above$5,500$7,500$23,000$31,000
Undergraduate Independent Students
1st year$3,500$9,500$23,000$57,000
2nd year$4,500$10,500$23,000$57,000
3rd year & above$5,500$12,500$23,000$57,000
Graduate & Professional Students
All years$0$20,500$65,500$138,500

Student Financial Aid Information