Robert Menzies College, Sydney

Booking Deposit

• An Initial Fee of AUD $1,590 is payable upon acceptance of the Contract so that a room can be allocated.
• The stated fees are current for 2026, and there will be a slight increase in 2027.

Security Deposit

• A $1,000 refundable security deposit is required as an initial compulsory charge for the 2026 annual contract.
• The Security Deposit is refundable if there is no damage to the room.

Pay In Instalment

• Rates are divided into four terms for payment purposes.
• For the 2026 annual contract, payment due dates are:
• Term 1: 16 January 2026
• Term 2: 27 March 2026
• Term 3: 19 June 2026
• Term 4: 28 August 2026

Mode Of Payment

• Payment can be made by
• Debit/Credit Card
• Bank Transfer.

Guarantor Requirement

• A financial guarantor is required as part of the application.
• The guarantor must be someone other than the applicant.
• The guarantor agrees to cover accommodation fees, fines, or other financial commitments owed to the property if the applicant is unable to meet them.
• At the application stage, the applicant only needs to confirm that they have a guarantor.
• Full guarantor details are required later when accepting the offer and signing the contract.

Additional Fees

• A $400 2026 Term Fee in advance is an initial compulsory charge and is a payment towards the student's first-term fees.
• A $190 Student Association fee is listed as an initial compulsory charge for 2026.
• A $50 per week late payment fee applies to late payments until full settlement.
• A $50 refundable deposit is required for a fridge tray when a fridge is used in an ABCD or S-Block room.
• A charge of $100 per semester applies for electricity for a fridge in an ABCD or S-Block room.
• A charge of $500 per semester applies for electricity for a personally provided air conditioning unit.
• The first night is Free, then each additional night costs $25.

Cooling Off Period

• Students are given 3 business days to consider whether they would like to sign the Contract.
• Once the Contract is signed and returned, there is no cooling-off period.

University Course Cancellation/Modification

• If a student is unsuccessful in their application for admission to the university and informs the property as soon as reasonably practicable, they will only be required to pay the AUD $150 administration fee.

Early termination by students

• Before the commencement of the initial term or a further term, students may terminate their residency by notifying the property in writing.
• If termination is notified more than 4 weeks before commencement, the student forfeits the AUD $400 Term Fee in Advance and is charged an AUD $150 administration fee.
• If termination is notified less than 4 weeks before commencement, a late notification fee of up to AUD $1,000 may apply at the property's discretion, in addition to the forfeiture of the AUD $400 Term Fee and the AUD $150 administration fee.
• After commencement, if a student terminates before the end of the initial or further term, they remain liable for the Term Fees for the full Contract term or until the property can let the room to a new resident external to the property, whichever occurs earlier.
• An additional AUD $250 administration fee applies to termination after commencement.

Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions

• No refund is issued for delays or restrictions in travel because the fees are payable for the entire semester.

Replacement Tenant Accepted

• If a student breaks their Contract, only the property can find a replacement student to fill the room.
• If the room remains vacant, the student remains liable for the duration of their Contract.
• If the property lets the room to a new resident external to the property, the student's liability for Term Fees ends from that point.

Deferring Studies

• If studies are deferred and proof is submitted, the fees are carried over to the semester in which the student returns.

Extenuating Circumstances

• If evidence is provided regarding extenuating circumstances, the student is asked to attend an interview with the Head of the College to discuss what may happen further.

Room allocation

• Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.

Check in guide

• Approximately 2–4 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date, students will receive check-in instructions via email. This communication will include the steps required to select a check-in date and time slot, complete necessary documentation, and settle any outstanding payments prior to arrival.
• In case of any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the team, and our team will assist to ensure a smooth check-in process.

Renewal policy

• Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.

Early check in policy

• Early check-in requests can be shared in advance with the team. Our team will do a feasibility check to facilitate early check-in requests based on room readiness and availability. Additional charges may apply where applicable.