Tuition Fees and Expenses

Tuition fee policies are established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), as are policies for refund and College-levied incidental fees. All Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario must adhere to these policies.

Fee payment changes for students

Effective for the 2016-2017 academic year, there is a new fee policy in effect in the province of Ontario. All Ontario Colleges must adhere to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities policies on tuition and ancillary fee billing. The most significant change resulting from the policy is the implementation of a one-time non-refundable deposit fee, required to confirm your application at the beginning of each academic year. The deposit is applied to the students account reducing the balance of tuition fees. Balance of fee payment deadlines have been shifted closer to the beginning of the term of study, which is a benefit to you the student.

Where the number of credits in the normal course load is exceeded because students have been granted permission to enrol in additional subjects or are required to take remedial courses in addition to the normal course load requirements for their program, they will be assessed additional tuition fees for each extra subject. The fees for these extra subjects will be the same fee that a part-time student is required to pay. Payment of this fee is due at the time of registration for the extra subject.

Please note that dropping courses may not necessarily result in a reduction of fees.

If you choose to withdraw from college prior to selecting your timetable, please notify the college in writing in order to be eligible for a refund of tuition and ancillary fees paid minus non-refundable deposit of $250 due June 15.

After Registration, up to the First Ten days of program semester start

Within 10 business days of the beginning of a semester or the beginning of the period for which the student paid fees, students that are eligible for funding under the College Funding Framework are entitled to a refund of the full tuition and ancillary fees for the semester or program period less $250, and a refund in full of any tuition and ancillary fees paid in advance for subsequent semesters.

After first ten days of program semester start - see Important Dates and Deadlines

If you withdraw from college after the first ten days of the program semester start, the tuition and ancillary fees for the current semester are non-refundable. All prepaid semesters beyond the current semester are refundable.

Students who submit formal notification of withdrawal from a full-time program of instruction, are entitled to a refund of tuition and ancillary fees as follows:

1. Within 10 business days of the beginning of a semester or the beginning of the period for which the student paid fees, students that are eligible for funding under the College Funding Framework are entitled to a refund of the full tuition and ancillary fees for the semester or program period less $500, and a refund in full of any tuition and ancillary fees paid in advance for subsequent semesters.

For OSAP students, any refund, less the non-refundable registration charge, will be directed to the National Student Loans Service Centre to pay down current year OSAP debt.

Please note that dropping courses may not necessarily result in a reduction of fees. Refunds will be paid by cheque to the student or sponsoring agency, if applicable.

Refunds for Students Paying International Fees to Full-time Programs of Instruction

International Students who submit formal written notification of withdrawal from a full-time program of instruction are entitled to a refund of tuition and ancillary fees in accordance with the following:

Before the 10th day of the current term of study

1. For Student Visa refusal with proof from Embassy or High Commission, a $300 administrative fee will be applied and the balance of the tuition will be refunded provided that the student can demonstrate that they completed all required steps to obtain their study permit.
2. Students studying on Approval in Principle (AIP) are permitted to continue to study in subsequent terms. However, students must be aware of the risks relative to this policy. For example, if you are studying on AIP and your Student Visa application is refused, you will be subject to the policy outlined in this letter. Also, if you register for second semester and you receive a Visa refusal prior to the 10th day of the term, you will be eligible for a refund as outlined in paragraph (a) above. If you withdraw and cannot provide evidence of refusal, you will be issued a refund in accordance with the terms in paragraph (c) below. If you withdraw after the 10 th day of the term of study, no refund for the term will be issued. However, any fees paid in advance for subsequent terms will be refunded.
3. For students withdrawing before the 10th day of the current term of study or Student Visa refusal with no proof, refunds will be based on the following formula:
   • Refund = fees paid – ((International Student Tuition Fee ÷ Tuition Fee for Canadian Students) x $500)
4. International students who do not attend, decide to defer their admission after the start date noted on their Letter of Admission (LOA), or withdraw within 10 business days of the beginning of the semester, shall receive a portion of the full tuition and ancillary fees paid for the semester or program period, calculated according to the following equation:
   • Refund = fees paid – ((International Student Tuition Fee ÷ Tuition Fee for Canadian Students) x $500)

Please note: There will be no refunds after the semester deadline to withdraw

• If you withdraw after the 10th day of the current term of study , only subsequent semester fees paid in advance will be reimbursed.
• After the 10th day of the current term of study, International Students shall receive a refund of any tuition and ancillary fees paid in advance for subsequent semesters.
• This refund policy also applies to students who are attending alternate delivery models.

Please review the important dates and deadlines for Withdrawal and Registration. Payment deadlines for International students are noted on the Letter of Admission.

Please note that dropping courses may not necessarily result in a reduction of fees. Refunds will be paid by cheque to the student or sponsoring agency, if applicable.

*IMPORTANT* Please note:

• a $300.00 administrative fee is withheld for Visa refusals (with proof).
• for students withdrawing before the 10 th day of class (with no proof of Visa refusal) we withhold the formula method that works out to be $2422.49 for FALL 2021 and beyond.
• no refunds are given for withdrawals after the 10 th day of class.

Please be informed of the updated international tuition and ancillary fee refund policy; current policy can be located at: https://www.canadorecollege.ca/canadore-international/international-students/international-faq#admissionsfees

Refund Instructions

1. Please start by clicking this link to get a copy of our International refund form.
2. All refund requests must be initiated through the new OCAS Portal . You will receive automatic email responses from the OCAS site when we are approving your refund, for this reason, duplicate requests sent by email will be deleted.
3. If you do not currently have an OCAS account, refund requests should be sent to the appropriate email address below. Again, please do not send your request by email if you have an OCAS account as duplicate requests sent by email will be deleted.

Please note refunds may take up to 8 weeks. If this time has passed, please reach out according to your campus above.

To withdraw from college prior to registration please e-mail admissions@canadorecollege.ca, include your name, student number, program and contact information. You may also call 705-474-7600 ext. 5123.

To withdraw from college after registration please complete a Canadore College withdrawal form, available from the Student Success Services Office, or call 705-474-7600 ext. 5205.

Please note: $150 late fees are non-refundable.

In extenuating circumstances such as an unexpected medical problem or a death in the family, the student may appeal a refund decision. These requests must be submitted in writing, along with appropriate supporting documentation to the Office of the Registrar.

Please note: Refund appeals will only be considered if received within the same academic year. For students whose fees have been paid by OSAP or a sponsoring agency, refunds will be sent to the appropriate agency.

All refund requests should be initiated through the new OCAS Portal before you can apply for a Refund Exception.

What do I need to pay and when?

June 3, 2024 – Deposit of $250.00 due for all programs starting Fall 2024
August 6, 2024 – Balance of Fall 2024 fees due
November 18, 2023 – Deposit of $250.00 due for all programs starting Winter 2025
December 2, 2024 – Balance of Winter 2025 fees due
March 21, 2025 – Spring 2025 fees due

*Deposit amount (non-refundable portion) is applied to the student’s account reducing the balance of tuition fees. International students can view the payment amounts and due dates on page two of their LOA.

For program specific fees, please visit Programs - Canadore College.

*OSAP and sponsored students should contact us if they have any concerns or questions. We can be reached at admissions@canadorecollege.ca or 705.474.7600 ext. 5123.

Access the Student Payment Centre

Is there a late fee?

If you do not pay your fees, a late fee may be applied in the weeks following the study term start date. The late fee assessed is $150, applied once per applicable term. Students can verify their account status via their Self Service accounts following registration, to assure that their account balance is up to date.