College Fees

General Information

NOTE: Fee rates quoted below are in effect for the period September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013 and are subject to change in 2013-2014.

A. Tuition Fees

Fees Deadline:

The fee payment deadline will be published in the fees information accompanying all acceptance letters. This will indicate the date on which your fees are due in full. When the College receives your fees, the funds are deposited to reserve a place in the program of your choice. If you fail to submit tuition fees within the stipulated time, you will forfeit your reserved position in the program.

Form of Payment:

Payment must be made in the form of certified cheque payable to Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, money order, bank draft, Visa, American Express or MasterCard. If you pay in person, cash or Interac Direct Payment will be accepted. Uncertified cheques are not acceptable and will be returned. Payment may be made at your financial institution or via their website. For on-line banking, use your student number as the "account number".

I. Canadian Students

Standard tuition fees for Canadian citizens and persons admitted lawfully to Canada for purposes of permanent residence are $2,533.00 per year (2 semesters) unless otherwise specified.

Tuition fees for a full-time student enrolled in a high demand program, where higher rates apply, vary from program to program. A fee policy document outlining the list of high demand programs is available from the Registrar’s Office and at www.senecacollege.ca/registrar/fees.

Tuition fee rates for accelerated programs vary from program to program as well, and are published with offers of admission.

Part-time students registered in full time post-secondary programs are assessed on the basis of a $5.88 (per course contact hour) rate, calculated on the number of weeks in a semester, effective September 1, 2012. For those registered in high demand programs, the hourly rate will be higher. If a student chooses to register in Continuing Education (night) semester subjects, the standard fee rate published in the Part-Time Program Calendar applies.

Refund of Fees:

Full-time students will receive a refund of tuition fees paid less $100.00 (less $25.00 per subject for reduced load students) if you notify the Office of the Registrar of your withdrawal from the College, in writing, any time from the date fees were initially paid until the 10th day of scheduled classes. Late fees are not refunded if you withdraw.

Note: Four to six weeks are required to process refund cheques.

Withdrawal After the Tenth Day of Classes:

Students who register at Seneca College are considered to have purchased a seat in the program. Should you withdraw (in writing) by the tenth day of scheduled classes, your seat will be offered to a student on our waiting list.

In the event you withdraw after the tenth day of scheduled classes, the College can no longer offer your seat to someone else due to the amount of class time missed at that point. As a result, there will be no refund, in whole or in part, for the semester. If your fees have not yet been paid in full, you will be required to pay any outstanding balance on your student account for the semester. Collection agencies will be engaged if required.

Students with a documented disability may be eligible for specialized tuition payments according to the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

II. International Students

Tuition fees for students who attend on a study permit (international students) are $11,736.00 (2 semesters) effective September 1, 2012 and are subject to change in 2013. Health insurance is not included in the tuition fee for full-time international students. Tuition will be prorated for part-time international students, based on the course load and the program selected. Some programs, including bachelor's degrees, have higher international fees. For complete details, refer to the "International Student Fees policy" available in the Registration Office.

Refund of Fees:

Students paying international student fees who submit formal notification of withdrawal from a program of instruction, or a formal request for deferral to a future semester of study at Seneca College within 10 business days of the beginning of a semester, are entitled to a refund, or deferral of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees as follows:

• A refund/deferral of a portion of the full tuition and mandatory ancillary fees paid for the semester, as calculated according to the following equation:

Refund/Deferral = Fees paid minus	(international student tuition fee)	x $100
	(tuition fee for Canadian citizens)

• A refund/deferral of a portion of the full tuition and mandatory ancillary fees paid for the semester, as calculated according to the following equation:

Students who do not submit formal notification of withdrawal or deferral from a program of instruction at Seneca College within 10 business days of the beginning of a semester will not receive a refund or deferral of the fees paid for that semester. Any fees paid in advance for subsequent semesters will be refunded in full.

If immigration authorities at a Canadian Embassy or High Commission Office have not reached a decision by the last day to register for classes (Day 5 of classes), the International Admissions Office must receive formal notification of withdrawal or deferral within 10 business days of the beginning of a semester and a copy of the letter approving or denying the request for a study permit must be sent to the International Admissions Office upon receipt in order to complete the refund or deferral request. Fees paid in advance for future semesters will be refunded or deferred in full.

If immigration authorities at a Canadian Embassy or High Commission Office issue a letter denying the request for a study permit, and the International Admissions Office receives a copy of the letter of denial accompanied by formal notification of withdrawal or request for deferral within 10 business days of the beginning of a semester, then semester one fees less $200.00 will be refunded or deferred. Fees paid in advance for future semesters will be refunded or deferred in full.

B. Other Mandatory Fees

Tuition-related incidental fees are deemed to be part of the standard tuition fee. However the following fees, in addition to the standard fee, must be borne by the student.

Academic Appeals:

Students who launch a formal academic appeal are required to pay a non- refundable $25.00 fee for each level of appeal. The fee covers all matters under appeal, and is payable at the Registration Office.

Alumni Fee:

Effective September 1st, 2012, an alumni fee is charged at the rate of $7.25 per semester to new students entering the College. The maximum any one student is expected to pay is $29.00. Continuing students who started prior to Fall 2012 are charges $7.00 per semester for the remaining semesters of their studies to a maximum of $28.00. This fee is non-refundable.

Applicant Testing Fee:

Applicant testing is required for some programs at the College. The one-time charge for the Mature Student Test is $55.00.

Auditing Fee:

Students auditing courses are doing so as a matter of personal interest and not for academic credit. Such students are not entitled to examination or other evaluation privileges, and in no instance may credit standing be obtained for a course which has been audited. If you are auditing any course, you must apply for audit privileges through the Office of the Registrar. Tuition fees will be equal to the regular tuition fees associated with that course when taken for credit purposes.

Convocation (Graduation) Fee:

A non-refundable fee of $50.00 ($5.00 for senior citizens) is assessed in the first semester of your program.

Co-operative Education Administrative Fee:

All students enrolled in a co-operative education program will be charged an additional, non-refundable, administrative fee. Collection of the fees will commence with the semester in which the first Co-op Professional Practice subject is scheduled, at the rate of $495.00 per work term.

Degree, Diploma or Certificate Replacement Fee:

The replacement fee for a degree, diploma or certificate is $55.00 plus $7.15 HST.

Health and Wellness Fee

Effective September 1st, 2012, a Health and Wellness Fee is charged at the rate of $1.25 per semester. This fee will fund necessary programmatic resources to implement broad-based health education initiatives across the College.

Health/Dental Insurance Fee - Canadian Students:

This insurance was instituted by the student government to provide mandatory accident, illness, dental and extended health coverage for students in a group plan format. A lump sum of $79.95 each semester is billed to the student account. This includes the following fees:

• Health and Accident Insurance Fees: The health insurance fee for single coverage is $24.78 (H.S.T. included) and the accident insurance fee is $0.92 (H.S.T. included). The total $25.70 fee is mandatory and non-refundable. For more information, contact Student Services or visit www.senecac.on.ca/student.
   
• Dental and Extended Health Insurance Fees: The dental insurance fee is $41.29 (H.S.T. included) and the extended health insurance fee is $12.96 (H.S.T. included). These fees are refundable. To opt-out of these fees online by the required deadlines, visit www.senecac.on.ca/student, or for more information, contact Student Services.

Health Insurance Fee - International Students:

This insurance is administered by the International Student Centre to provide accident and illness coverage for international students in a group plan format. Health insurance coverage is mandatory for international students in Canada who are not eligible for this coverage under the provincial health insurance plan. A $240.00 health insurance fee is charged each semester. This fee is non-refundable. Dental coverage is not provided For more information, contact International Student Centre or visit https://studyatseneca.ca/jsp/StudentServices.jsp.

Late Fees:

If you fail to pay your fees by the date(s) stipulated by the College, you will be assessed a $65.00 late payment fee for each infraction. Students who do not register on the dates assigned by the College will pay a $100.00 late registration fee for each infraction. Late fees are not refunded if you withdraw.

Late Testing Fee:

Skills Assessment/College Placement testing administered to place students who have already been admitted to a college program in the appropriate Mathematics and/or English level is normally provided at no cost to the student. However, there is a $30.00 late testing fee for those who do not write the test(s) prior to the published deadline date. That date is included with Admissions information each semester.

For the English Language Institute, assessment tests provided on a published date each semester are free of charge to new international students. There is a late testing fee of $50.00.

Learning Materials, Equipment and Clothing Retained by the Student:

A listing of the costs of learning materials, equipment and clothing retained by students will be sent to all new and returning students. These expenses are not tax deductible and will not be recorded on your T2202A form.

Official Transcript Fee:

There is a charge of $10.00 plus $1.30 H.S.T. per transcript.

Parking Charges:

Parking space is available at the College on a limited basis.

Photo ID Cards:

The Student Services Fee covers the cost of the initial photo ID card. The ID card is issued during the first semester of study at Seneca. If the photo ID card is lost, a $10.00 charge is assessed for a replacement. The photo ID card entitles the student to:

a) borrow books and equipment from the Library Resource Centre;
b) gain admittance to student government sponsored events;
c) borrow sports equipment or use sporting facilities at Seneca; and
d) make cashless transactions.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Fees:

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a process which evaluates experiential learning. There is an $101.00 assessment fee for each subject in which a learner is seeking credit through PLA. Currently, this fee is applicable for each portfolio assessment or challenge evaluation.

Returned Cheques/Credit Card Irregularities:

A $35.00 fee is charged for returned cheques or credit card irregularities.

Seneca Student Federation Fee:

A Seneca Student Federation fee is collected each semester on behalf of the student government at the respective campus.

Jane: $5.00
Newnham: $40.00
Markham: $40.00
King: $40.00
Seneca@York: $40.00

Seneca Student Federation Maintenance Fee:

A $5.00 fee is charged each semester to Seneca College students, to contribute to the cost of maintenance for the student activity area or building.

Sponsored Students:

Sponsored students must provide the College with the name and branch of the sponsoring agency, and a written authorization including the counsellor’s name, address and phone number. After this information is submitted, an invoice for fees will be sent to the appropriate agency.

SSF Student Build Fund:

The Student Build Fund is charged each semester to support the building and renovations of the Newnham Student Centre and future build of student space at Markham and King.

Newnham: $50.00
Markham: $50.00
King: $50.00

Student Athletic Association Fee:

Fees collected each semester on behalf of the Student Athletic Association are non-refundable.

Newnham: $46.62
Markham: $41.72
King: $42.23
Seneca@York: $36.72

Student Building Fee:

The Student Building Fee is to support the payment for services and maintenance of the Newnham Campus Student Centre and the maintenance of student space at Markham, King and Seneca@York.

Newnham: $5.00
Markham: $5.00
King: $5.00
Seneca@York: $5.00

Student Bursary Levy:

A $3.00 fee is charged each semester.

Student Life Fee:

Student Sport Build Fee:

A Student Sport Build Fee is charged each semester to support sport buildings/ renovations at all campuses.

Newnham: $50.00
Markham: $50.00
King: $50.00
Seneca@York: $25.00

Student Support Fee:

A $30.00 Student Support Fee is charged each semester to cover the cost of the initial photo ID card, attendance letters, timetables, and tutoring services in the Learning Centres.

Supplemental Examination Fee:

A Promotion Committee may recommend for "supplemental privilege" (in not more than two subjects in any one semester) a student who has failed to meet the minimum requirements of a subject. This privilege entitles the student, on payment of a $15.00 fee per supplemental examination, to write an examination in that subject or to complete other prescribed work as directed by the Promotion Committee. The fee is non-refundable.

T2202A Form:

A $10.00 fee plus $1.30 H.S.T. is charged for a duplicate or replacement T2202A form (income tax receipt).

Technology Fee:

A $110.00 Technology Fee is charged each semester to all post-secondary students. The fee provides for software licensing, student electronic mail accounts, Internet access, dial-in service to the College and other technology-based resources.

C. Notice of Change of Fees:

All fees noted above and on the following page are subject to change in 2013-2014. The College will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible to students when College fees change. A complete schedule of fees is provided to each student admitted to the College. Copies of the current fee schedules are available from the Registration Office at each campus, and at www.senecacollege.ca/registrar/fees.

D. Students with Permanent Disabilities

Students with permanent disabilities who require the accommodation of a reduced course load due to the impact of a documented disability, may be eligible for reduced tuition fees for the final courses needed to complete their program. Some conditions apply.

E. Appeals – Tuition and Other Mandatory Fees

The Seneca College fee policy is administered by the Registration Office. Letters appealing fee assessment should be directed to that office.