Costs, fees and scholarships

FEE-HELP

We are an Australian Government accredited Higher Education Institute, providing Australian Domestic students with access to FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay their tuition fees.

Additional Costs for Students to Consider

Students participating in LCI Melbourne's courses will incur additional costs throughout their degree. Students may need to purchase software, hardware, and materials for their projects, and will require access to a personal computer and an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. Costs will vary depending on the major chosen and the scope of work the student decides to create. These costs are estimated to be between $2,000 and $5,000. For advice on additional costs for a particular major, please discuss this with an Admissions Advisor.

SCHOLARSHIPS

LCI Melbourne is committed to supporting the next generation of creative visionaries. Our scholarship program offers financial assistance to help turn your aspirations into reality. 

Scholarship Support for Underrepresented Domestic Students 

Students from the below underrepresented backgrounds qualify for a 20% scholarship when enrolling in a Bachelor’s degree or 15% for a Diploma should they provide evidence of one or more of the following:  

1. Relocation from a regional or rural area to study at LCI Melbourne 
2. Financial disadvantage or personal hardship 
3. Being a mature aged student (over the age of 21 years of age) 

Indigenous Scholarship 

Covers 25% of full-time tuition fees annually for students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Proof of heritage required is required within your application. 

Next Gen Scholarship 

Students participating in the NextGen exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat qualify for a 20% scholarship when enrolling in a Bachelor’s degree or 15% for a Diploma program for the February 2026 intake. 

Emerge Scholarship 

The winner of each category in Emerge receives a 20% scholarship toward a Bachelor’s degree or 15% towards a Diploma program when commencing in February 2026 (or their next eligible intake, e.g., 2027 for Year 11 students). 

Additional conditions for all scholarships: 

Students must: 

• Maintain continuous full-time enrolment. 
• Achieve a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) or above each trimester. If your GPA falls below 3.0, full tuition applies for the following trimester. Scholarships may be reinstated upon achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
• Abide by the LCI Melbourne Student Code of Conduct. 
• Participate in LCI Melbourne events, activities, and promotions upon invitation (Up to 100 hours of volunteer contribution may be requested across the duration of your course). 
• Pay tuition fees on time. 
• As per the Progression and Exclusion Policy and Procedure, the student must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance per unit. 
• Scholarships will be applied as fee reductions prior to the commencement of each trimester. 
• The Student Experience team will review the academic progression of each student who has a scholarship to ensure they meet the criteria for their scholarship. Students’ individual circumstances will be considered as part of this review.  
• Each scholarship application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Additional evidence or statements may be required in some instances. 

 Applications: 

All scholarship application requests must be submitted in writing to the Admissions team at applications@lcimelbourne.edu.au for review by an Admissions Advisor. Within your email, please advise of the scholarship you are applying for and provide any evidence required for your scholarship category.