Rates & fees

Investment returns

Returns will vary depending on a number of factors, including the investment options you make and the length of the time you're in the Plan. To enable you to monitor the progress of your investment, you will receive a statement every six months. You can also view unit prices, performance and fund profiles online at any time.

Fees & charges

The Education Savings Plan has no establishment fees, contribution fees, withdrawal fees or termination fees. However, management fees apply and investments into the Balanced, Diversified and High Growth investment options will incur an investing transaction cost. An administration fee of $1 per week per plan is also payable. 

Switching options

There are no fees for switching between options, although an investing transaction cost will be incurred when investing or switching into an option (except on the Capital Secure option). For more details about the fees & charges that apply, download the Education Savings Plan PDS or speak to your financial planner.

• Important information
  Education Savings Plan (the Plan) is issued and administered by Lifeplan Australia Friendly Society Limited ABN 78 087 649 492 AFSL 237989 (Lifeplan). The Commonwealth Bank of Australia markets and distributes the Plan but the Commonwealth Bank and its subsidiaries do not guarantee the Plan or any rights or obligations in respect of the Plan and are not issuing or underwriting the Plan. Lifeplan and the Commonwealth Bank and its subsidiaries do not guarantee the performance of any of the Plan's investment options or the repayment of contributions and investment returns by the Plan. Investments in the Plan are not deposits or other liabilities of the Commonwealth Bank or its subsidiaries and investment-type products are subject to investment risk, including possible delays in repayment and loss of investment returns and contributions invested. A Product Disclosure Statement (PDF – 1MB) for the Plan is available here or at any branch of the Commonwealth Bank. You should consider the PDS in making any decision about this product.
  
  The information contained on this web page is of a factual nature only and is not intended to constitute financial product advice. It has been prepared by Commonwealth Financial Planning Limited without considering your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness in light of your circumstances and consider seeing professional advice relevant to your individual needs before making a decision based on this information. Commonwealth Financial Planners are Representatives or Authorised Representatives of Commonwealth Financial Planning Limited ABN 65 003 900 169, AFSL 231139, a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124.