Other costs to consider as a student include your mobile phone, transport and/or petrol, personal items, social outings, and other miscellaneous living costs. Please note that parking is free on the Bond campus but requires registration to avoid fines.
If you are living off campus in rental accommodation, you will also need to budget for:
- Rental bond: Usually the equivalent of four weeks’ rent, your rental bond is payable at the start of your lease and will be refunded when you move out, provided the premises are left in good condition.
- Meals: You may wish to take advantage of Bond’s convenient dining plans for on-campus meals and snacks, but you will also need to budget for other meals during the week.
- Utilities: As a tenant, you are responsible for payment of your electricity and/or gas. Some landlords also charge for water.
- Household items: Be sure to budget for your wifi, cleaning equipment, laundry costs and other everyday items.
- Insurance: You may also choose to take out insurance cover for your contents and car, and possibly private health cover.
We recommend you use an online budget calculator to assist you with budgeting prior to starting university. Please note that your actual costs will vary greatly depending on your personal choices and circumstances.