Costs
Your fees cover far more than tuition. Regardless of your study level, they include:
- Tuition and classes
- Cultural Study Tour to South East Asia
- Meals, camps, retreats, and organised activities
- Practical training and accredited courses (ie. First Aid Course, Barista Training and more)
We recommend you contact us regarding what is and isn't included in the cost of doing The Bridge.
Please also refer to the Government Study Assist website for full FEE-HELP details.
THE BRIDGE COSTS FOR 2026
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists students to pay their tuition fee and is available to all Australian citizens. It is available to students who are enrolled in the Diploma of Christian Foundations, and who intend to complete it. There is an additional loan fee of 20 percent applied to FEE-HELP loans for undergraduate courses.
For more information visit the Study Assist website.
The costs for the different study options are:
1. DIPLOMA OF CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS + THE BRIDGE CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS:
$23,520 for the Diploma of Christian Foundations* (96 credit point total - 4 units at 24 credit points each). This amount can be deferred using FEE-HELP.
There is an additional upfront fee to cover costs not associated with the Diploma of $3,730 (FEE-HELP is not available for this amount)
TOTAL $27,250 (with the option to defer $23,520 on FEE-HELP)
2. THE BRIDGE CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS
TOTAL $17,660. (FEE-HELP is not available for this amount)
*If you're an overseas student applying for the Diploma of Christian Foundations, please note that your costs are different to those listed above. Please contact us for further details.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If you are enrolled in the Diploma, you may be eligible for Youth Allowance and can apply at Centrelink. Youth Allowance is income and assets tested. For further details contact Centrelink on 132 490 or Youth Allowance.
Note: If you are enrolled in the Diploma of Christian Foundations you are entitled to a concession card. For more information, please visit NSW Transport/Opal.
Please speak with us if you may require some financial assistance to join The Bridge.
Here's some important related policies:
The Bridge Payment Policy
