Tuition and Fees

Fees can be paid by cheque or money order made payable to University College of the North, or by cash, debit card, MasterCard or Visa. Payment can be mailed to or made in person to the cashier. See below for mailing addresses. An applicant who is being sponsored is responsible for making all arrangements with the sponsor for payment of fees.

Fees Schedule

Fees for the upcoming academic year will be avail­able from Enrolment Services and on the website on or before the end of June. Student association fees apply only to on-campus students. Lab and material fees vary. All credit course tuition fees receive a 10% discount from the Province of Manitoba. Field trips and work experience may require additional travel and living expenses.

UCN Adult Learning Centre courses are tuition-free.

Application Fee

Applicants must submit the non-refundable application fee at the time of application.

Application to Graduate Fee

Each applicant must complete an Application for Graduation form in order to attend convocation and to receive the graduat­ing credential. The application is typically expected at least three months prior to convocation.

Audit Fee

Audit fees are charged at one-half the regular tuition fee rate. Lab and material fees are charged at the regular rate for the program.

Credit Authorization

Sponsored Students

Authorization to Invoice forms must clearly identify the finan­cial responsibility of the sponsor for any student whose fees are paid by a sponsor. Fees include but are not limited to tuition, compulsory fees, textbooks, supplies and residence fees.

Should a sponsor not pay tuition fees, the student is held responsible.

Non Sponsored Students

Full-time students unable to pay full tuition fees at the time of registration may request approval from the Finance Manager to carry over fees. The student must indicate the reason for the carry over and the date of expected payment within the term. A request form is available from Finance. A financing fee will apply. See Deferred Payment Fee.

Students may not register for a subsequent term until their ac­count balances from all previous terms have been paid in full.

Deadline For Payment

All fees are due at the end of the regular registration period.

See Academic Schedule for specific dates.

Deferred Payment Fee

Students wishing to defer fees may discuss payment arrange­ments with the UCN Revenue/Receivables Supervisor. A deferred payment fee per term will be assessed.

Duplicate Parchment Fee

Certificates, diplomas and degrees are issued upon completion of program credits. Duplicate parchment may be obtained at a cost.

Tuition Tax Receipts

Revenue Canada T2202A forms are available at the end of February for tuition for eligible courses pertaining to the previ­ous calendar year provided the student’s account is paid in full. A replacement copy of the T2202A Tuition Tax Receipt will be provided at a cost to the student. For courses delivered through Inter-Universities Services by university partners, T2202A forms will be available from UCN.

University College of the North taxation receipts will be available online on or before the end of February. Both forms are neces­sary to claim tuition fees with Canada Revenue Agency.

Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate Program

The government of Manitoba will provide a 60% tuition fee tax credit for individuals graduating from a post-secondary institution after January 1, 2007, and who are living and working in Manitoba. Students’ relevant information will be provided to Manitoba Finance and Canada Revenue Agency based on the authorized release on the course registration and registration revision forms signed by students.

Interest Charges

Interest is charged at the rate of 1% of the unpaid balance outstanding at the end of each month.

Late Registration Fee

A student whose initial registration for the term is not received by the last date for registration without penalty will be assessed a late registration fee.

Lab and Material Fee

Programs are assigned varied lab and material fees. Specifics for each program are noted on the program cost information.

Miscellaneous Fees

Additional fees that may be incurred are:

• Field trips and work experience costs are borne by the student and are an additional cost
• Locker fees
• Parking fees

Non-Credit Course Fees

Non-credit courses have variable rates.

NSF Fees

A charge will be levied on each NSF cheque. Cash only or certified cheques may be requested for future transactions.

Recognition of Prior Learning Fees

• A transfer credit from within Manitoba has no fee.
• A transfer credit from outside Manitoba and within Canada is charged at $20 per course to a maximum of $100 per application.
• International transfer credit fee is determined on an individual basis to a maximum of $250 per application.
• Portfolio assessment fees are $100–$350 + GST dependent upon course hours.
• Challenge examinations, projects, and assignments are charged at $35 + GST per hour of assessment to a maximum of $250 + GST per course plus consumables.
• Practical examinations, skill demonstrations, and simulations are charged at $35 + GST per hour to a maximum of $350 + GST per assessment plus consumables.

Applicants must submit fees with the request for credit transfer at the time of application.

Reinstatement Fee

A student whose registration has been cancelled must pay a reinstatement fee.

Residence Rent

Residence rooms are available from the residence manager per week, payable in advance.

Senior Citizen Rates

Senior citizen (60+) tuition fees for regular day course offerings are waived, providing there is sufficient room in the class. The student is responsible for lab and material and Student Association fees.

Student Association Fee

Student Association fees are levied for students. Student Association fees are charged only to students in on-campus credit courses. All monies go directly to the Student Association Council.

Student Card Fee

Replacement student cards will be issued at a cost to the student.

Student Services Fee

Students registered in credit courses will be charged a Student Services fee per credit hour. Some exceptions apply.

Supplemental Examination Fee

The supplemental examination fee is charged as per the Approved Rate and Fee Guide.

Transcript Fee

Official transcripts are printed on security paper and are issued upon request at a cost to the student.

Tuition Fees for International Students

International students’ tuition fees are charged as per the Approved Rate and Fee Guide.

Tuition Fees

Refunds will be processed upon receipt of a completed Registration Revision form available from Enrolment Services.

Student Printing Fees

UCN will be tracking and charging for student printing on The Pas and Thompson campuses. The costs are $0.05 per page for black and white and $0.10 per page for colour printing. All students will receive a $25.00 credit when they enroll. Additional credit can be purchased in $5.00 increments at the bookstore.

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