Fees and financial assistance
Ormond is committed to access and equity, with $1.5 million in scholarships and bursaries available each year. Our financial assistance program helps ensure that talented students from all backgrounds can make the Ormond experience a reality.
Costs and support
Choosing Ormond is an investment in your university experience. Our fees are set out below, and we’ve also outlined how deposits and payments work. Most importantly, you’ll find information about our Financial Assistance program further down the page.
Each year, we provide up to $1.5 million in scholarships and bursaries to ensure that students from all backgrounds can join our community. Support ranges from partial scholarships to full fee coverage. We strongly encourage all prospective students to check their eligibility. Ormond is committed to being open and accessible to all students with the talent and ambition to thrive here.
Undergraduate fees
Graduate fees
Non-resident fees
Payment of depositsDeposits will be credited to your first Fee Statement of 2026. Deposits are non-refundable, except in the event that you do not receive an offer from the University of Melbourne (VTAC applicants must have placed the University of Melbourne as their first choice on their application and provide a copy to the College); or if Ormond College withdraws this offer in accordance with the Agreement with the College. Please note that your place at Ormond for 2026 is not confirmed until all forms and agreements are signed and returned, and the deposit is paid.
Financial Assistance
We’re committed to making the Ormond experience possible for students of all backgrounds.
Each year, we offer up to $1.5 million in scholarships and bursaries. Eligible students can receive scholarships ranging from $7,500 to full fee for the duration of their university degree.If your family/household has an income of $300,000 or less before tax per year, you are eligible to apply for financial assistance to live at Ormond College. Financial assistance is offered solely on the basis of individual financial need. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis according to individual circumstances, taking into account both income and assets. Financial Assistance is not available to Study Abroad/Exchange or non-resident students.
Applying for financial assistance
If you are eligible to apply, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible before the deadline. You need to submit your application for residency at Ormond College before applying for Financial Assistance. For further information about submitting a residential application please see our How to apply webpage.If you are offered a place at Ormond, we will include your financial assistance offer at the same time, so please submit your applications as quickly as possible. Students make one application for financial assistance and the College then determines which scholarship, or combination of scholarships, you could be eligible for. You do not apply for a specific scholarship. Please complete the online application form via our secure portal below.
Apply nowEligibilityStudents under 25: combined family income of $300,000 per annum or below.Students 25 and over: assessed as financially independent.The amount of financial assistance offered is based on the individual financial needs of every student. Each application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure we are best meeting each student’s individual needs.Financial Assistance is not available to Study Abroad/Exchange or non-resident students.
Financial Assistance for First Nations Students
Full scholarships are available for First Nations students at Ormond College. Both Ormond College and the University of Melbourne offer generous support to help First Nations students thrive at university. Most students will be eligible for full fee coverage through the ABSTUDY Residential Costs Option (RCO). Additional financial support is available through the University’s Indigenous Accommodation Grant and Ormond College’s own Financial Assistance Program.
Enquire now
I applied for Ormond as a little bit of a pipe dream. Then I was told I was entitled to financial assistance. I was shocked at first, and then I started to think, ‘Hey, maybe I could actually do this’ and … now I’m in my third year at Ormond. It’s crazy.
Laura, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
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