Boarding fees are reviewed annually.

A fee of $75 (NZ) is to accompany the Nelson College Boarding Application Form.
Deposit to secure a boarding place
A deposit of $1,000 (NZ) is to be paid when accepting a boarding place at Nelson College. This deposit is credited to the student’s invoice for boarding fees. In those cases where the acceptance is subsequently declined by the parent, the deposit may be forfeited except at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

In 2012 the boarding fee charged for all boarders is $10,500.  These fees are charged over 8 months, from February to September @ $1,312.50 per month. This account will also include charges relating to boarding, eg House canteen, House photos, weekend and holiday travel home etc.
These fees and expenses are due to be paid by 20th of the following month by either:

• Direct Debit – forms available from the Finance Office
• Automatic Payment – forms available from the Finance Office
• Internet – account details available from the Finance Office
• Payment monthly by cheque
   

Payment for the full year is acceptable, a discount is applicable if this option is chosen, as per details to be sent out to you with your first invoice pack.

Payment by Credit Card is not an option.

Parents are to take responsibility for any private expenses and pocket money by setting up a bank account for their son which they can access with their EFTPOS card.
Please contact the Bursar if you are unable to meet these financial commitments.

Together with the boarding account, you will receive an invoice for School Expenses. These expenses may include:

• School Donation of $280.00 per student or $450.00 per family
• PTA Subscription
• Sports fees/trips
• Class trips and Activity fees
• Mataki trips
• Examination fees
• Senior Ball
• Leavers Jersey