This fee schedule is in effect for semester and fixed-term based programs from 01 July 2002 to 31 June 2003 and for continuous-intake programs from 01 September 2002 to 30 August 2003.Kwantlen reserves the right to amend this schedule without notice.
Tuition Fees
Credit Courses
The Kwantlen Board of Governors has approved tuition and other fees for each program. They vary depending upon the type and duration of the program.
Senior citizens (age 65 and older) are not charged tuition or other fees for credit courses.
Continuing Education (CE) Courses
Tuition fees for non-credit Continuing Education courses are individually set and are not related to the fees set for credit courses.
Other Fees
Student Association, Capital/Building and CFS Fees
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Student Association fee and a Capital/Building fee. Students are also required to pay a fee for membership in the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). All University College students, except senior citizens [age 65 and older], English Language Services for Adults (ELSA), Summer Language Bursary recipients and those enrolled in Access Programs for People with Disabilities programs, pay these fees.
Student Health and Dental Plan
The Kwantlen Student Association has implemented, by means of student referendum, a mandatory health and dental plan providing extended medical coverage and a student dental plan. Enrolment in these plans is a requirement of registration at the University College for all students with a course load of 60% (9 credits) or more. There is a provision for opting out of either or both plans if a student is able to provide proof of comparable existing coverage. Specific instructions for opting out are available in each Registration Guide and Timetable. When a student registers at Kwantlen, the student's name, student number, address, gender and date of birth will be released to the insurer and the plan administrators.
All questions or concerns about plan coverage or opting out should be directed to the Student Service Coordinator by phone at (604) 599.2431 or studentbenefits@pipeline.com or by fax at (604) 599.2432
Registration Access Fee
All Kwantlen students, except senior citizens (age 65 and older), English Language Services for Adults (ELSA), Summer Language Bursary recipients and those enrolled in Adult Special Education Programs, pay a Registration Access Fee (RAF). The Registration Access Fee is non-refundable.
For term-based programs, the Registration Access Fee will be assessed during registration for each term or semester. This fee entitles students to register for courses, make changes to their registration during specified dates, and access their records and personal information.
For continuous intake and fixed intake vocational programs, the Registration Access Fee will be assessed once when the student first registers.
Registration Deposit
Prior to registering, students must have an account balance of $130.00, comprised of a $30.00 Registration Access Fee and a $100.00 Registration Deposit. The Registration Deposit is used as partial payment for courses in which the student is registered. It is non-refundable and non-transferable unless the student is unable, after repeated attempts, to register in any course at all. Students who are eligible for transfer under these limited conditions must submit a Request for Refund/Transfer of Registration Deposit form after the end of late registration each semester until the following deadlines:
Note: Students who do not register or who completely withdraw from all courses during a semester must apply for re-admission by the application deadline for the next semester that they wish to attend.
Semester and Term-based Program Fees [2002/2003]
[Fees are subject to change without notice]
These are fees charged to students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents:
These fees are charged to International Students:
These fees are charged to all students:
- Student Association fees are calculated at $3 per credit to a maximum of 12 credits ($36)
- Capital/Building fees are calculated at $1 per credit to a maximum of 12 credits ($12)
- Canadian Federation of Students levy at $0.57 per credit to a maximum of $6.76
- Student Medical Plan fees at $93.00 per year, payable in two equal installments in September and January (can be waived if student already has equivalent coverage)
- Student Dental Plan fees at $86.00 per year, payable in two equal installments in September and January (can be waived if student already has equivalent coverage)
Continuous-Intake Program Fees [2002/2003]
[Fees are subject to change without notice]
These are fees charged to students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents:
These fees are charged to International Students:
These fees are charged to all students:
- Student Association fees are calculated at $2.25 per week full-time (pro-rated for part-time study)
- Capital/Building fees are calculated at $0.75 per week full-time (pro-rated for part-time study)
- Canadian Federation of Students levy at $0.43 per week full-time (pro-rated for part-time study)
- Student Medical Plan fees at $93.00 per year (can be waived if student already has equivalent coverage). Payment method to be determined.
- Student Dental Plan fees at $86.00 per year (can be waived if student already has equivalent coverage). Payment method to be determined.
Fixed-Term Program Fees [2002/2003]
[Fees are subject to change without notice]
These are fees charged to students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents:
These fees are charged to International Students:
These fees are charged to all students:
- Student Association fees are calculated at $3 per credit to a maximum of 12 credits ($36)
- Capital/Building fees are calculated at $1 per credit to a maximum of 12 credits ($12)
- Canadian Federation of Students levy at $0.57 per credit to a maximum of $6.76
- Student Medical Plan fees at $93.00 per year, payable in two equal installments in September and January (can be waived if student already has equivalent coverage)
- Student Dental Plan fees at $86.00 per year, payable in two equal installments in September and January (can be waived if student already has equivalent coverage)
Other Programs Fees [2002/2003]
[Fees are subject to change without notice]
The appropriate Vice President will determine fees and charges for the following:
Payment of Fees
Open Registration Programs
Instructions for the payment of fees assessed during Web registration are included as part of the Registration Guide & Timetable for each semester. A registration deposit will be required before students will be given access to the Registration System. The remainder of fees must be paid by the specified deadline. If a student does not make arrangements to pay their fees in full by the first payment deadline, their registration will be cancelled. For any registration activity after the first payment deadline students will be required to make arrangements to pay their fees by the second payment deadline (after the end of late registration). If a student does not make arrangements to pay their fees by this second payment deadline their registration will not be cancelled. They will be billed for the outstanding fees, and assessed a late penalty (currently 5% of the outstanding amount, with a $10 minimum). An additional penalty will be assessed on any outstanding balance four weeks after the first billing. Should the outstanding account balance not be paid at this time, the University College reserves the right to forward the account to collections.
Selective Entry Programs
For most selective entry programs, a non-refundable commitment fee must be paid shortly after a seat in the program is offered to an applicant. This fee is applied toward the tuition assessed for the program. Payment of the commitment fee signifies acceptance of the seat by the applicant. Should the applicant not complete the registration process by registering on or before a specified deadline, the commitment fee is forfeited and the seat will be offered to another applicant. Refer to the information in "Open Registration Programs" title for payment of the remaining fees.
Fixed Term Programs
Students registering in a fixed term program will be notified by the Admissions office of the date by which fees must be paid. All fees must be paid prior to the start of classes.
Continuous Intake Programs
Students registering in continuous intake programs are required to pay three (3) months tuition and other fees in advance, on or before the first teaching day of every third month. Students for whom paying their tuition and other fees three months in advance is a hardship will be permitted to pay on a monthly basis if recommended by the Registrar or designate or the Financial Awards Officer after an assessment of need.
Students who do not pay their fees by the close of business on the first day of classes for the month for which fees are due will be subject to a late payment fee. A student who fails to pay the fees owing by the close of business on the third day of classes for the month for which fees are due will have there or his registration cancelled and the seat may be offered to an applicant on the wait-list. Students who are granted Fee deferrals must contact Admissions by the due date to arrange for continuation of their registration. The student may appeal for reinstatement through the normal College appeal process. If reinstatement is approved, the student will be required to pay a reinstatement fee in addition to the late payment fee. Reinstatement will be subject to the availability of a seat in the program.
International Student Fees
International students must pay a non-refundable and non-transferable commitment fee prior to their first semester. Payment of the commitment fee signifies acceptance of the seat by the applicant. The commitment fee will apply towards the tuition assessed for the first semester of study. The commitment fee will be returned only if a student is denied a student authorization by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Students who do not register for the term specified or who withdraw forfeit the entire commitment fee.
Fees and charges for international students attending Kwantlen are determined by the Vice-President, Learner Support and approved by the Kwantlen Board of Governors. International student fees are set at a level that covers direct costs and overhead.
Methods of Payment
Payment for tuition and other fees may be made by cash, cheque, credit card (Visa and MasterCard only), debit card or money order. In addition, payment may be made by Passport to Education, scholarship, bursary, student loan or by a sponsoring agency.
Passport to Education
Passport payments may be made at the cashier on the Langley, Richmond or Surrey campuses. Passport amounts in excess of the account balance will be refunded by cheque. A Social Insurance Number must be provided for amounts of $500.00 or more.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Loans
Students relying on the proceeds from a scholarship, bursary or student loan to pay their tuition and other fees should refer to the Registration Guide and Timetable for each semester, or contact Financial Awards regarding fee payment override.
Sponsored Students
Students whose fees are being paid by a sponsoring agency must ensure that a Letter of Authorization is received by Financial Services before your registration date. If you are relying on a sponsorship to cover the Registration Deposit, you must provide the Letter of Authorization before you can register. Letter of Authorization may be faxed to the attention of Accounts Receivable at 604.599.2338. Any question concerning sponsorship should be directed to Accounts Receivable at 604. 599.2242 or 604.599.2057.
Returned Cheques
If a cheque is issued in payment for fees and is returned for any reason prior to the first payment deadline, students will have their registration cancelled.
If a cheque is issued in payment for fees and is returned for any reason after the start of classes, students will not be removed from their program and/or courses. Instead, they will be billed for the amount owing and NSF fees and payment penalties will be applied.
Account Balances
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that any outstanding charges from previous registrations or other transactions with Kwantlen have been cleared. Kwantlen reserves the right to initiate action regarding any monies owed by the student in order to ensure that collection matters are brought to a timely and satisfactory conclusion.
Refunds and Fee Adjustments
See policy C.39 which can be viewed at the Library or on-line at www.kwantlen.ca/policies for further details.
Refunds or adjustments of tuition and other fees are provided under the conditions listed below. Eligibility for a refund will be determined based on the effective date of a program or course withdrawal. Refund cheques will normally be mailed within six (6) weeks after eligibility has been determined. The minimum amount refunded will be $5.
The following fees will not be refunded:
Selective Entry and Open Registration
Specific instructions regarding the refund or adjustment of fees are provided in the Registration Guide and Timetable for each semester.
Students who accept a seat and pay the Commitment Fee, but do not register, will forfeit the Commitment Fee
Refunds are given, in accordance with policy, when fees have been paid in advance. When fees have not been paid, the assessed fees will be adjusted according to policy.
In general, students are entitled to a full refund, or a full reduction in outstanding fees, less the amount of the Registration Deposit, when courses are dropped by a specified deadline prior to the start of classes. This deadline is published in the Registration Guide and Timetable.
Students who withdraw by the published deadline during late registration and thereby reduce their course load, will be granted a partial refund, or partial reduction in assessed fees (currently 70% of tuition fees, less the amount of the Registration Deposit). The Registration Access Fee is non-refundable. If the adjusted fees exceed the amount already paid on the account, the student will be required to pay the difference by the Fee Payment Deadline. Late payments are subject to a penalty.
A student who withdraws from courses after the deadline specified for refunds/fee adjustments is not entitled to a refund if the course load is decreased.
Fixed Term Programs
The following applies only to programs which do not use on-line registration (for programs that register on-line refer to the above section titled Selective Entry and Open Registration).
Students who fail to register after paying a commitment fee will forfeit the commitment fee.
In general, students who withdraw prior to the start of classes will receive a full refund or fee reduction, less the commitment fee. The Registration Access Fee will not be refunded.
Students who withdraw by the end of the first week of classes will be entitled to a partial refund or fee reduction (currently 70%) of course fees, less the commitment fee. The Registration Access Fee will not be refunded. A student who withdraws from a program or course after the first week of classes is not entitled to a refund.
Certain programs may establish individual refund schedules. These programs will provide information to registrants on the Refund/Fee Adjustment deadlines prior to or upon registration.
Continuous-Intake Programs
Students registered in continuous-intake programs are entitled to tuition fee refunds according to the following schedule:
Completion of Program. Students who complete their program and who have paid in advance will receive a full refund of tuition and Student Association fees for each full week paid for but not utilized.
Withdrawal or Suspension. Refunds of tuition and Student Association fees will only be granted for each full month of instruction paid for but not completed. Refunds will not be granted for partial months.
Guided Study
Because of the particular fee payment arrangements for instructor services, a student signing a guided study contract will not be eligible for any refund after the course has begun.
Tuition Fee and Education Certificate (T2202A)
This certificate will be issued to a student who was enrolled in a qualifying educational program or a specified educational program. The student must have been enrolled at the institution during the calendar year. The final determination of eligibility is determined by the policies as set out by Revenue Canada
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