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Tuition & Fees
The Nova Scotia government approves the annual tuition fees for full-time regular programs (that includes all programs except apprenticeship, customized training and continuing education).
2009-2010 Tuition Fees
| Programs | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Full-time Certificate and Diploma Programs | $2,700 |
| Full-time Advanced Diploma Programs | $3,700 |
| Academic and Career Connections Certificate | $1,120 |
| International Students | $7,800 |
| Adult Learning Program | $0* |
*For Nova Scotians who do not have a High School Diploma.
Please consult the individual campus for tuition fees for programs whose duration is longer than the College's regular academic schedule of 15 weeks (Fall term) September to December, and 15 weeks (Winter term) January to April; additional charges may apply for the 5 weeks (Spring term: course work or work placement) in May.
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Other Fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Student Health and Dental Plan | $226 (1) |
| Student Association Fee | dependent on campus |
| Student Photo I.D. | no charge - replacement $5 |
| Replacement Diplomas | $25 |
| NSF Cheques | $20 |
(1) The health and dental fees are mandatory for all full time students as well as Adult Learning Program students enrolled in more than 2 courses unless proof of alternative existing coverage is provided by the OPT OUT deadline. The payments for the coverage are collected with the first tuition payment. The cost for this plan in 2009-10 is $226 for twelve month coverage. For more information, contact our Student Benefits Office at or www.gallivan.ca and choose NSCC from the drop down menu.
Application fee
The application fee is $25. This non-refundable fee must accompany your application. There is no application fee for those seeking admission to the NSCC Adult Learning Program (ALP).
Confirmation Fee
Once you are admitted, you are required to pay a non-refundable confirmation fee within the timeframe indicated on your letter of offer. This fee is applied against your tuition, and confirms your intention to enroll in the program. If you fail to pay the confirmation fee within the required timeframe, you risk losing your seat in your program. The amount of your confirmation fee is specified in your acceptance letter. For most programs, the fee is $100.
The confirmation fee is refunded only if the program is cancelled or the full cost of tuition is paid by a sponsoring agency. This fee is forfeited if you decide not to attend NSCC after you have confirmed, and cannot be held on your student account for future use
Student Health and Dental Plan
The health and dental fees are mandatory for all full time students as well as Adult Learning Program students enrolled in 3 or more units unless proof of alternative existing coverage is provided by the opt out deadline. The payment for the coverage is collected with the first tuition payment. The cost for this plan in 2009-10 is $226 for twelve month coverage.
Program-specific costs
Supplies and Textbooks
As part of your admissions package, you will be advised of the additional supplies that are associated with your program and that you are responsible for purchasing. These may include textbooks, resource materials, protective clothing, safety footwear, art supplies, etc. This information is available through NSCC Admissions, or by calling the campus where a particular program is offered.
Co-op Tuition
All students enrolled in a program with a mandatory Co-op Education component (Tourism Management, Culinary Arts and Power Engineering Technology) are required to pay non-refundable tuition in addition to regular tuition at the time of tuition payment. If the Co-op Placement is optional, the tuition is payable twenty days in advance of the commencement of placement.
Co-op tuition is the amount of one credit course. For both mandatory and elective Co-op placements, the Co-op fee is refunded if you are unable to obtain an approved Co-op Placement, but is not refunded if you drop, withdraw, or are asked to resign from your Co-op Work Term.
Tuition payment schedule
The balance of tuition - after the deduction of the Confirmation fee - is payable in two installments as follows:
- First installment - 50% twenty business days before the start of the fall semester [August 3, 2009]. To calculate total amount due at this time add Student Association fees and Health & Dental benefits plan as applicable;
- Second installment - 50% within five days of the commencement of the winter semester [January 11, 2010].
When students receive Student Assistance from Canada Student Loan to cover tuition, the full tuition plus the Health & Dental Benefits and Student Association fees for the academic year are deducted from the first, main, loan disbursement.
These deadline dates can be deferred only if you can provide documentation that you are going to receive a student loan or your tuition is being paid by a sponsoring agency.
Payment of tuition
Payment of tuition may be made in person at any NSCC campus.
Payment of tuition can be made by:
- Cheque; payable to NSCC
- Money Order; payable to NSCC, or
- Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
- Interac
We advise, for reasons of safety and security that students not plan to pay tuition by cash.
Tuition refund
Tuition refunds are available according to the scale below, providing you formally withdraw early in the program. A formal withdrawal requires that you write a letter or complete a withdrawal form that is available through the Centre for Student Success. Your refund does not include the confirmation fee.
- Before first day of class: full refund
- During first two weeks of either term: 95% of term amount
- After second week of either term: no refund
If you have received a student loan or had your tuition paid by a sponsoring agency, the appropriate refund will be sent directly to your lending institution or sponsor. If a program is canceled after the start of an academic year all fees previously paid, including the confirmation fee, will be refunded to you.
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