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2011-2012 Tuition Fees

FALL 2011 & WINTER 2012 Fees and Tuition

Undergraduate and Graduate Fees:
Canadian & Permanent Residents** (per semester)

 # Credits x Per Course Tuition (based on 3-credit equivalents)Semester TuitionUnion Fee
U-Pass
Health
Insurance
(Domestic)
Total
 3 $ 707.85     $707.85 $32.93     --- --- $740.78
 6 $ 707.85 $1415.70 $32.93 --- --- $1448.63
 9 $ 707.85 $2123.55 $65.86 $136.67** $195.12* $2521.20
 12 $ 707.85 $2831.40 $65.86 $136.67** $195.12* $3229.05
 15 $ 566.28 $2831.40 $65.86 $136.67** $195.12* $3229.05
 18 $471.90 $2831.40 $65.86 $136.67** $195.12* $3229.05
 MFA/MDES Activation Fee *** --- $235.95 --- --- --- $235.95

** New FT Students who begin in January will be charged $68.33
*  New Domestic FT Students who begin in January will be charged $130.08

Undergraduate and Graduate Fees:
International Students** (per semester)

Creditsx Per Course Tuition (based on 3-credit equivalents)Semester TuitionUnion Fee
U-Pass
International
Health
Insurance
(Domestic)
Total
 3 $1561.05    $1561.05 $32.93     ---*** $1593.98
 6 $1561.05 $3122.10 $32.93 ---*** $3155.03
 9 $1561.05 $4683.15 $65.86 $136.67***** $4885.68
 12 $1561.05 $6244.20 $65.86 $136.67***** $6446.73
 15 $1248.84 $6244.20 $65.86 $136.67***** $6446.73
 18 $1040.70 $6244.20 $65.86 $136.67** *** $6446.73
 MFA/MDES Activation Fee *** --- $520.35 --- --- --- $520.35

*** International Health Insurance Rates are:  $236 per semester; or $472 September - April; or $650 September - August.  Family Rate is $1595 per year

* New FT Students who begin in January will be charged $68.33

Fall 2011 Financial/Refund Dates:

Fall 2011Full Tuition Payment DueWithdrawal/
Drop = Charge for Material Fees
Full Withdrawal = $100 Admin Fee plus applicable feesFull Withdrawal or Course Drop = 50% tuition plus applicable fees**Full Withdrawal or Course Drop = 100% of all fees charged
Full Semester 14 weeksSeptember 30Up to September 9September 10 - September 23September 24 - October 7October 8
Session A -7 weeks (Foundation Module)September 30Up to September 9September 10 - September 16September 17 - September 23September 24
Session B -7 weeks (Foundation Module);September 30Up to October 28October 29 - November 4November 5 - November 11November 12

 

Winter 2012 Financial/Refund Dates:

Winter 2012Full Tuition Payment DueWithdrawal/
Drop = Charge for Material Fees
Full Withdrawal = $100 Admin Fee plus applicable feesFull Withdrawal or Course Drop = 50% tuition plus applicable fees**Full Withdrawal or Course Drop = 100% of all fees charged
Full Semester 14 weeksJanuary 31Up to January 6January 7 - January 20January 21 - February 3February 4
Session A -7 weeks (Foundation Module)January 31Up to January 6January 7 - January 13January 14 - January 20January 21
Session B -7 weeks (Foundation Module)January 31Up to March 3March 4 - March 10March 11 - March 17March 18

** Applicable fees include student union fee, material fees, bus pass (fall and winter), health plan

NOTES:  Material fees for classes that are dropped after the term begins will be charged and will not be reversed without a signed material fee form from the instructor (see Financial Services or website for form).  Bus Passes are charged the first day of classes and will be applied to students' accounts.  There are no refunds without approval from the SUNSCAD office.

International Health Insurance Plan
All new full-time International students (except for Exchange students) are required to purchase health insurance in Canada to be considered to have adequate coverage for Canadian medical services. This insurance must be purchased immediately upon arriving at NSCAD and before classes begin. No exemptions will be considered. In applying to and submitting a commitment fee to the University, International students agree to this requirement. Students who purchase only a semester plan (4 months) will not be permitted to register for the next (i.e. Winter) semester without purchasing further health coverage for the upcoming semester. Improved coverage is provided through purchase of the annual (12 month) plan, which covers a student until August 31, whether or not the student is registered at NSCAD. This coverage may not be used in the student’s home country.

TermSingleFamily
12 months$650.00$1595.00
4 months$236.00$580.00

Senior Citizen Discount
The university offers a 40% discount to senior citizens enrolled in undergraduate courses.

Estimated additional expenses
The following budget itemizes typical expenses encountered by single students living away from home while attending the university. The figures represent estimates and are reported to provincial student aid offices as such. All students are advised to plan for the expenditure of the amounts indicated unless they have reason to believe that other amounts are more appropriate.

ExpenseTwo Semesters
Room & Board (i.e. St. Mary's University Residence)$8855.00
Books, Supplies & Materials (depending on courses taken)$2500.00
Miscellaneous
(Clothing, laundry, personal, recreation)
$1200.00
Local bus travel
(All full time NSCAD students will receive a
UPASS bus pass for HRM Transit, valid
from September-April- this charge is included in student fees)
$136.67