Admissions Guide - Fees and Expenses

Fees and Expenses

A. Fees For Full-Time Postsecondary Students 

The basis for fee assessment for all programs/courses will be the definition of a full-time student.

A full-time post-secondary student is a student who is:

• enrolled in a program which has been approved by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) and/or the Sault College Board of Governors; AND 
•  carrying a workload of at least 70% of the program credits, or 66 2/3 of the courses required for the program, in  any semester (except for Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students, where program full-time  is defined as a minimum of 12 credits or 4 courses per semester).

An academic period is defined as follows:

• FALL: September 1 to December 31
•  WINTER: January 1 to April 30
• SUMMER: May 1 to August 31

Note: A Student Achievement and Records fee will be assessed for each program of study and is typically charged in the
first semester.

i) Course Overload Fees

When students register for more courses and credits than are required for their particular program and semester, a
course overload occurs. This will result in additional fees being charged. Students are advised to contact the Registrar’s
Office when adding a course(s) to determine if the addition(s) will result in an “overload” situation.

ii) Extracurricular Course Fees

Regardless of course load, students enrolling in courses outside of their program graduation requirements will be
assessed additional fees.

iii) Additional Information

•  Fees not paid by the semester deadline dates are subject to a $150 late payment fee.
•  Some programs have additional program-related fees that are assessed either annually or one-time and are listed at tthe end of this document.
•  Fees for course overloads and extra-curricular courses will be assessed after the “add deadline’’ in each semester (see Key Dates Calendar).
•  A 100% level is the total number of program credits scheduled for a given program and level in a particular semester.

B. Fees For Part-Time Postsecondary Students 

A part-time post-secondary student is a student who is enrolled in course(s) less than 70% of the program credits and
fewer than 66 2/3 of the courses required for the program in any semester (except for Collaborative Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BScN) students, where program part-time is defined as less than 12 credits or 4 courses per semester).

Part-time tuition fees for most post-secondary programs (excluding BScN, Aviation Technology – Flight, and
Mechatronics) are calculated on the basis of approximately $5.91 per credit hour x 14 weeks (subject to change at Sault
College’s discretion). Some programs may have a higher part-time calculation rate. Tuition fees for part-time students
are due in full at the time of registration.

C. Fees For Lockers

1.  Locker fees are determined by Sault College and may be subject to change. These fees are part of the compulsory ancillary fees and are used to maintain the locker program.
2.  If a student withdraws by Day 10 of class from the College, the locker fee will be refunded along with all other fees.
3.  There will be a $20 fee charged for any missing locks.
4.  The Locker Assignment information is available on the Sault College Student Portal.
5.  If a student withdraws or leaves the College for any reason, the locker must be vacated the last day of attended classes. All contents are to be removed and the assigned lock left on the locker and locked.
6.  Without prior notice, the lock will be cut and contents removed from any unregistered locker, any locker a student has taken possession of without being assigned to it, or a locker registration date that has expired. Sault College is  not responsible for any items that are removed from an unregistered locker or an expired locker. All contents will be  stored for 10 business days, after which time they are donated to the Sault College Students’ Union (SCSU) office for  their annual sale, or discarded at the discretion of the College.
7.  The College bears no liability for the contents or personal property stored in the locker. The occupant is responsible for any items stored in lockers and use of lockers is at the risk of the occupant.
8.  The student is responsible for the replacement and/or repair of the locker as a result of damage or misuse of College property.
9.  Occupants are expected to vacate the locker by the expiry period displayed with their rental location and  combination code.
10.  In order to allow for summer cleaning and maintenance of lockers, all contents must be removed by May 1st. Any  contents left in the lockers will be considered abandoned and discarded without further communication to the  student. Lockers are available after August 20th

D. Fees For Parking

Students who need to park on campus will require a current parking pass.

Please note parking rates are subject to change.

More information regarding parking is available on the Sault College website.

E. Typical Expenses

The costs listed below are approximations and may vary, depending on the type or length of the program, accommodations, and spending habits. The budget is based on one academic year (typically 28 weeks).

Above Represents 2023-2024 academic year. Fees subject to change. Represents approximate costs only.

* Domestic student fees only. Some programs cost more. Refer to the website for specific tuition fees.
** Some off-campus housing options require a 12 month lease, which will increase the above mentioned costs.
*** Meal Plans are optional. This represents the Annual Plan Cost. Other options are available.
**** Local transportation for two semesters is optional
 

F. Refund Of Fees For Full-Time Postsecondary Students 

Post-Secondary Refunds

In accordance with MCU guidelines, fee refunds are determined as of the effective date identified on the Withdrawal  Form or the drop date. To obtain a refund, the student must initiate the withdrawal process by completing the  withdrawal form, which is available in the Dean's/Chair’s Office.

International Refunds

In accordance with MCU guidelines, refunds of fees are determined as of the effective date identified on the Withdrawal  Form or the drop date. To obtain a refund, the student must initiate the withdrawal process by completing the withdrawal form, which is available in the Dean's/Chair’s Office; and by completing the International Refund Application,  which is available on the   Sault College website or from the Registrar’s Office. The fees eligible for refund are outlined on the Application form.

G. Refund Schedule

Post-Secondary Refunds

If full-time students officially withdraw on or before Day 10 of the semester as specified in the Key Dates Calendar, all fees paid will be refunded, less the $100 non-refundable administration fee, and any late fees assessed. Please note the administration fee differs for international students.

The program start dates are listed in the Key Dates Calendar, which is provided to all students at Key Dates Calendar.

Students officially withdrawing after Day 10 of the semester (as specified in the Key Dates Calendar) will not be eligible for a refund of fees for that semester. However, all fees paid in advance for future semester(s) will be refunded.

International Refunds

If international students officially withdraw on or before the last day to withdraw as specified in the Key Dates Calendar  (usually Day 10 of the semester), all fees paid will be refunded, less the $2,500 non-refundable administration fee. If a student has received a visa refusal, they will receive a refund less a $400 non-refundable withdrawal fee. Bank charges may apply and will be deducted from the refund in addition to fees listed above. All funds will be returned to the country of origin.

The program start dates are listed in the Key Dates Calendar, which is provided to all students at Key Dates Calendar.

All refund packages must be submitted via the International Application Services (IAS) portal
 

H. Refund Of Fees For Part-Time Postsecondary Students

A $15 registration fee is included in the total fees payable and is non-refundable. Also, any course-specific supply fee is  not  refundable. Students enrolled in Continuing Education classes must officially withdraw from courses by letting the  Registrar’s Office know prior to the second class to be eligible for a refund. The fee refunded will not include the  registration fee of $15. If the course has only one class, the withdrawal request must be made prior to the beginning of  that scheduled class.

I. Tuition And Education Credit Certificate

The Tuition and Education Credit Certificate (T2202) is a form that includes months of full-time or part-time attendance and tuition fees paid.

The certificate is available on the Student Portal to post-secondary, apprenticeship, adult training and continuing education students in late February of each year.

Tuition fees must be paid by December of each year to ensure that the tuition receipt section of the certificate will be
issued by February of the year following payment.
 

2023/2024 ANNUAL FEE SCHEDULE*

** For Full-time Post-secondary (Domestic) Students. Tuition Fees subject to change.
*** For Full-Time Post-secondary (International) Students. Tuition Fees subject to change.

Please note: some programs have additional program-related fees*.

See Also

The below policies are   located   on   the student portal   at    my.saultcollege.ca,   under the   "Support   Services"   tab,   under   "Forms   and   Policies".

• Parking Regulations Policy
• Student Fee Administration Policy