Equine Business Management

Fees & Scholarships

Marcus Oldham is continually seeking financial support for students via scholarships and bursaries. Students who can demonstrate need may receive assistance with finances, either through the College or from other sources.

Bursaries are made available by the College and individual payment plans of fees may be arranged in certain circumstances.

There may also be financial assistance from outside sources for students who meet specific requirements. Any student interested in financial assistance is invited to discuss the matter with Tony McMeel, Deputy Principal at any time – direct line (03) 5247 2903.

For further assistance, please also contact:
Centrelink – centrelink.gov.au
Study Assist – studyassist.gov.au

FEE-HELP Eligible students can apply for financial assistance under the Australian Government FEE-HELP program.FEE-HELP is a loan scheme which assists students to pay their tuition fees. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of the student’s tuition fees, up to a lifetime limit set annually by the Government and which is indexed. A loan fee of 25 per cent applies to FEE-HELP loans for undergraduate courses of study. The FEE-HELP limit does not include the loan fee, or any amount of increased HELP debt incurred by the student due to indexation. No loan fee is applicable to postgraduate courses.

The Australian Government pays the student’s tuition fee to the higher education provider on behalf of the student, and students begin to repay their FEE-HELP debt to the Australian Government once their income reaches a prescribed threshold.

The “Financial Cost per unit and workload” document in the FEES tab above, outlines the cost of individual units and workload. For more information visit the studyassist.gov.au website.
Allowances Students who are studying at Marcus Oldham are eligible to apply for either the Youth Allowance (under 25) or Austudy (over 25).There are many ways to be eligible for Youth Allowance and Austudy. Further information is available online centrelink.gov.au or from your local Centrelink office.

Residential Marcus Oldham students may also qualify for rent assistance – details are available from the links below. In addition, students are eligible to receive Spouse Allowance etc., where applicable.
HECS Please note that as full fee paying students, Marcus Oldham students are EXEMPT from paying the Higher Education Contribution Charge.
Scholarships Marcus Oldham offers a number of scholarships which are industry sponsored and awarded on an application and interview selection process. Bursary assistance may be available for students who demonstrate genuine financial need.

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Here's some frequently asked questions

No, the decision to discontinue the Equine program is isolated to this specific course. Our focus remains on strengthening our core programs in Agriculture and Agribusiness, and this adjustment allows us to dedicate more resources to these growing areas.

While the Equine program will no longer be offered, students interested in the equine industry may find opportunities within our Agribusiness and Agriculture courses. These programs focus on essential business and management skills that can be applied across diverse sectors.

The Equine Business Management program will close with the 2025 cohort, and we will not be accepting future enrolments. Prospective students interested in equine-related studies are encouraged to explore our Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) or Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) programs, which offer foundational business skills applicable across many industries.

The College will conduct a teach-out of the Equine program in 2025, ensuring a seamless experience for the final cohort. We are committed to maintaining the high standards of teaching and learning that Marcus Oldham is known for. Students in the final cohort will continue to enjoy all the unique learning opportunities associated with the program, including study tours, placements, and other experiences.

The College Council has decided to discontinue the Equine course at Marcus Oldham due to a long-term decline in interest and enrolments, which has made it unsustainable to continue running the program. Before reaching this decision, the College Council engaged an independent consultant to thoroughly review the program and present several options. After careful consideration of the report and its recommendations, the College Council determined that discontinuing the Equine program at the end of the 2025 academic year was the best course forward.

Marcus Oldham College is spread across 500 acres on the outskirts of Geelong, near the Great Ocean Road and just one-hour from Melbourne.

For the Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management course there are extensive facilities that include but are not limited to:

  • Private indoor arena with 24 hour access for students
  • Outdoor sand arena
  • Undercover round yard
  • Two stables
  • Hot and cold wash-bays
  • College float
  • Horse crushes
  • Large paddocks

You can view some of the facilities on our virtual tour by clicking here.

FEE-HELP is only available for tuition fees. The election as to what portion of the tuition fees a student wishes to place on FEE-HELP must be made prior to the Census Date for each period.

FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth government program available to Australian residents for any of the Marcus programs. There are a limited number of eligibility rules and you should refer to the government FEE-HELP website for current eligibility. Generally, FEE-HELP is not available to student visa holders.

Students should allow for their social costs, phone and computer or tablet devices, fuel for their car and membership of the student body. The amount of these costs will vary between students and how they conduct themselves. Being part of student life is one of the great features of coming to Marcus. Students should allow for some expenditure in this area.

Marcus Oldham will incorporate all of its charges in the tuition and residential fee, however, the student body often runs social events, organises year group clothing and magazine and has a membership fee. Expenses such as these are not compulsory although most students will want to take part in student life and its associated costs.

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