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Application Fee

Domestic applicants

A non-refundable application fee is requiredÌýper application for domestic students.* Please note that incomplete or inadmissible applications will be held for up to 12 months pending receipt of documentation, and the non-refundable application fee will be retained.

*Course Audit - General Interest students are exempt from paying the application fee.

International applicants

A non-refundable application fee ofÌý$100Ìýper application for international students is required. SeeÌýCamosun InternationalÌýfor full tuition and fee information.

Registration Deposit

All students (except Apprentice, AuditÌý– General Interest) are required to pay a non-refundableÌýregistration depositÌýofÌý$175Ìýfor each registration period. This deposit must be paid:

• at least one week prior to their registration day; OR
• according to deadlines provided by the Office of theÌýRegistrarÌýwhen confirming acceptance into a program.

The non-refundable registration deposit isÌýnotÌýan additional fee. It is tuition and applies to the total fees payable for that academic term with the balance of fees payable according to published fee deadlines. The deposit must be paid prior to registration.

International Education

Visit the Camosun International website for specific information on international fees

Registration Deposit Transfers

Registration deposits are applied to the current term tuition & fees and are non-refundable. Under certain circumstances, the deposit may be transferred as part of an approved admission deferral or transferred to a future term. Continuing students may request a registration deposit transfer prior to the tuition & fee payment deadline.

If you are new to your program and would like to delay your start term, refer to Deferring an Offer of Admission.

If you are a continuing student who has decided you are not able to attend this term, you may request a deposit transfer prior to the tuition & fee payment deadline. A deposit transfer will only be granted once. Registration deposit transfer requests after the tuition & fee payment deadline will not be considered.ÌýÌý

Before submitting your deposit transfer request, you must withdraw from your enrolled and waitlisted courses.ÌýÌý

Co-operative Education/InternshipÌý
In some cases, the non-refundable registration deposit may be transferred to the next term if it cannot be applied towards a course in the current term.Ìý

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Important:ÌýÌýContinuing students are advised to consult with their Program Chair/Leader to discuss further enrolment in the program. Taking a break in your studies may impact your ability to complete your program as scheduled and may require re-application to your program.Ìý

International Education

Visit the Camosun International website for specific information onÌýinternational fees.

Tuition, Fees & Payments

Tuition rates are approved annually. See eachÌýprogram pageÌýand theÌýcourse fee listingsÌýfor details.

Program and Course Fees

Generally, Camosun sets course tuition based on a cost-per-hour calculation taking into account course type, delivery costs and external markets comparisons. For the purpose of assigning tuition rate, programs with similar operating features are generally grouped into categories. Course hours are referenced in the course description for each course.

To meet the needs of our diverse learners, Camosun may at times offer courses of different durations and delivery types (e.g. face-to-face, online, blended) where standard course hours may vary. However, courses providing learners identical benefits (e.g. learning outcomes, credits, etc.) will be charged equivalent tuition rates. Fees vary by course and by program. AÌýcomplete listing of course feesÌýis available on the Camosun website.

Apprenticeship

Tuition fees are applicable to the year in which the apprentice course occurs.

Fees are due at least 60 days prior to start date. Students who drop at least 60 days prior to start date will receive a full tuition refund. Students who drop 30-60 days prior to start date will receive tuition refund minusÌý$175. Students who drop within 30 days of program start or after program start will not receive a refund of tuition.

Co-operative Education/Internships/Work Terms

Tuition for co-operative education and internship work terms is due according to the standard fee deadlines for each term.

Course Audit – General Interest

Members of the community can audit credit courses for half the tuition, plus Student Society Fees and Levies. Course fees are due according to the standard fee deadlines for each term.

International Education

A complete listing of theÌýcurrent tuition for international studentsÌýstudying at Camosun is available on the college website.

Student Society Fees and Levies

Student Society (CCSS) fees and leviesÌýare approved annually and changes will take effect on September 1.

• CCSS Student Benefits Plan
• Student Benefits Plan Opt-Out

Tuition & Fee Payment Deadlines

Fees are due according toÌýpublished deadlinesÌýand/or in correspondence from the Office of the Registrar.

Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration as well as aÌýrestriction being placed on the student file.

Tuition & Fee Deferrals may be available for eligible students.

Late Payment Fee

It is a student's responsibility to pay fees by the fee deadline. Failure to pay fees by the deadline will result in a late payment fee being assessed according to the amount of fees owing. The late payment fee will be assessed as follows:

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Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration as well as a restriction being placed on the student file. See "Student File Restrictions" for details.

Payment Methods

See alsoÌýHow to pay your fees

Direct Payment

Payment may be made via online banking, debit cards/Interac, or cheque/money order. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.

Credit cards are not accepted for domestic fees (except for the application fee and registration deposit).

Cash payments are not accepted for all credit and non-credit tuition and student fees.

Sponsorship

If fees are paid by a sponsoring agency, a fully completed and authorizedÌýSponsor Agency Approval for Fees formÌýmust be submitted by the fee payment deadline. It is the student's responsibility to obtain a valid sponsorship for any/all sessions.

Students should be aware that sponsor agencies may require considerable lead-time to approve sponsorship. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the sponsor whether the extended health and/or dental plan will be sponsored. If the sponsorship does not include the premiums for the Student Benefits Plan, the student is required to opt-out or pay the assessed fees by the published fee deadlines.

The sponsoring agency will be sent an invoice by the college Finance office after the tuition fee deadline.

Fee Refunds

Application and Assessment

Application fees and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Registration Deposit

The registration deposit is non-refundable, except in the following circumstance:

• Fully Refunded:Ìýstudents who are still waitlisted for all classes on the day following the add/drop deadlineÌýand have never registered for any course during this time
• Co-operative Education/Internship:ÌýStudents who do not register in either a work term or courses should see the Co-operative Education and Career Services office for potential refund options of the Registration Deposit.

Tuition Fee Refunds

To receive a refund (less the non-refundable registration deposit), students must officially drop a course according to the following timelines:

• 100% refund -ÌýStudents must officially drop prior to the first day of the term.*Ìý
• 80% refund - Students must officially drop within sevenÌý(7) calendar days following the first day of the term.*Ìý

*For courses that start outside of the term start week, the deadlines are calculated based on the course start date.

Refunds are issued by direct deposit - students are encouraged to enter their direct deposit information on myCamosun early to avoid delays in refund processing.

Course Audit

Audited courses are subject to standard refund deadlines as posted.

International Education

ReferÌýtoÌýthe International website for theÌýinternational student refund policy.

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Students who have serious medical or compassionate circumstances may apply for a late withdrawal. Requests received prior to 66% of the instructional period may be eligible for a tuition refund.

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Student Society Fees and Levies (Ancillary) Refunds

Refunds of Student Society fees and levies* are not provided after theÌýadd and drop deadlines.

NoteÌýIn the case of the Student Benefit fee, students who drop below full-time status prior to the opt-out date will be refunded their Student Benefit fee.

Sponsored Students

Sponsored students are advised that refunds will be provided to the sponsoring agency.

Miscellaneous Fees and Charges

Fees are subject to change.