Please refer to the 2012-2013 Academic Calendar for information about courses and programs.  The Board of Regents reserves the right to authorize adjustments to fees at any time throughout the year without prior notice.

The 2011-2012 Fee Schedule can still be accessed here.

2012-2013 Fee Schedule

Refer to the Academic Schedule, section 2.0 of the Academic Calendar for important dates regarding fees. All fees are stated in Canadian dollars.

Concordia assesses student fees by program.  For specific questions on tuition and fees, contact Student Accounts (780-479-9206).

BASE TUITION AND MANDATORY FEES

OTHER PROGRAM FEES

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Application Fees

Application Fees are payable upon a student’s initial application to Concordia (in any program or course), whether a student is applying on line or manually.  Application fees are also payable when a current student chooses to change their faculty or when re-enrolling into a program after an absence of one or more semesters in that program.  Students who change their program to enter the 4-year Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Applied Emphasis) will be assessed application fees.

Application Fees are not assessed when a student changes faculties prior to census day of the term admitted.  There are no application fees assessed when changing from a three-year to a four-year degree within the same program or when changing majors, concentrations, minors or emphasis within the same faculty (Arts, Science or Management).  Students continuing in their program from semester to semester are not assessed application fees.

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Registration Deposits

Pre-registration deposits are due upon your acceptance into your chosen program by Admissions.  Registration deposits for returning students are paid at the time of registration.  These deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable payments toward the Education Fee.

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Fee Assessment

Student Accounts adjusts Education Fees, Mandatory Fees, and Other Fees for course changes that students make on or before Census Day of each term. Students are responsible for ensuring that their fees are paid by the published deadlines.

Continuing Education university and UCEP programs are the only exceptions to the above information; students registered in those programs should contact Student Accounts regarding the adjustment dates for their Education Fees.

Refer to the Academic Schedule, section 2.0 in the Calendar, for Census Day dates and fee payment deadlines.

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Payment of Fees

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Fee Payment Deadlines

All fees are due the first day of class. However, students may pay semester fees by the deadline for that semester without a carrying charge. Fee payment deadlines are published in section 2.0 in the Calendar, Academic Schedule.

Returning students whose outstanding accounts were previously sent to a collection agency must pay their outstanding accounts, collection costs, and applicable deposits before registration and their full tuition prior to the start of classes. Payments must be made by a secured method; personal cheques must be certified.

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Payment Methods

1. In person at Student Accounts by cash, cheque, bank draft, debit card, MasterCard, VISA or American Express.  Concordia reserves the right to refuse payments made by cheque.
2. By fax [780-474-1933] when paying by MasterCard, VISA or American Express using the Credit Card Authorization form.
3. Current students may pay by credit card through Concordia’s online student services.
4. Current students may pay online, in person, using ATM or telephone banking at most major banks and credit unions in Canada. Make sure to choose Concordia University College of Alberta (not Concordia University in Montreal). Reference your student ID number as your account number.
5. Current students may pay by Pre-Authorized debit; contact Student Accounts to complete an agreement.
6. If you are a sponsored student, written documentation indicating your sponsorship must be received from your sponsoring agency prior to registration. Please provide a letter from your sponsor with the following information:
   1. the specific fees covered by your sponsor(i.e. tuition, books, etc.),
   2. the terms covered by your sponsor,
   3. the maximum dollar amount, if applicable,
   4. complete invoicing information including name of agency, address, phone number and contact name.

Note: Refunds for sponsored students will be made directly to the sponsoring agency.

1. By student loan payments, according to the way the funds are disbursed. Payments are applied first toward the fees that students owe to Concordia. If the student loan payment does not cover fees in full for that study period, students are responsible for paying the outstanding fees by the published deadlines.
   1. Disbursements for the academic year
      • Students who receive one disbursement have their fees for the full academic year deducted from the single payment.
      • Students who receive two disbursements have their fees for the academic year deducted proportionately to the disbursement payments.
   2. Disbursements for one semester
      • Students who receive one disbursement have their fees for that semester deducted from the single payment

Note: It may take six to eight weeks for the government to process a government student loan application. Students should apply early to ensure that Concordia receives student loan funds by or before the fee payment deadlines published in the Academic Schedule, section 2.0 in the Calendar.

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Unpaid Fees

Fees unpaid by the due date are subject to a carrying charge. Students who do not pay their fees by the due date remain indebted for their fees until payment is made. Non-payment of fees does not constitute the official discontinuation of studies at Concordia (section 4.3.3 in the Calendar, Discontinuing Studies).

Concordia withholds cheques, transcripts, statements of grades, and degrees from students with unpaid accounts or fines, restricts them from online services, and cancels or denies them from future registration. Unpaid accounts may be sent to a collection agency for recovery and may be reported to the Credit Bureau. Other restrictions may apply.

1. Carrying charge: 1.5% per month of outstanding balance (18% per annum)
2. Minimum carrying charge: $5.00
3. Dishonoured cheques: $20.00 service charge.

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Refunds and Reduction in Fees

Students are eligible for refunds or a reduction in fees if they:

1. do not sign their Confirmation Schedules before classes begin and Concordia cancels their registration.
2. officially discontinue all of their studies at Concordia by completing the required documentation through the Registrar's Office before the published deadlines.

Students who withdraw from a course after Census Day and remain registered in other courses at Concordia are ineligible for a reduction in fees.

Concordia reduces Education Fees on a pro-rata basis for students who are required to discontinue their studies because of unacceptable grades or conduct.

The deadlines for any refunds or reduction in fees are published by program in section 2.0 in the Calendar, Academic Schedule.

Cheques for a refund or reduction in fees are normally issued within four to six weeks.

Non-payment of fees and/or non-attendance do not constitute official withdrawal from Concordia.

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International Students

International student fees are indicated in the Fee Schedule, section 5.1. All fees are due the first day of class and must be paid in order to sign confirmation schedule for the semester. Students must contact Student Accounts at 780-479-9206 or by email studentaccts@concordia.ab.caif payment is going to be delayed for any reason.

Except for a $400 deposit, Concordia refunds all fees to international students who are accepted and who officially withdraw by completing required documents through the Registrar's Office before entering Canada, provided they return both the original letter of acceptance and the original letter for immigration.

Concordia retains the International Student Fee from students who are already in Canada and who withdraw after registration and before classes begin.

International students who begin classes at Concordia and officially discontinue their studies by completing required documents through the Registrar's Office are eligible for refunds or fee reductions according to the published deadlines in section 2.0 in the Calendar, Academic Schedule.

Concordia notifies Citizenship and Immigration Canada of all withdrawals.

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Student Residence

Residence contracts are for a full academic year (September to April), although students are invoiced for the fall and winter terms separately.

If you are conditionally accepted into residence, your space in the residence will be reserved for a limited amount of time.  In order to confirm your space in residence, you must pay a $750 Deposit (New Students Only) or $250 (Returning Students) and sign and return the Residence Contract included with your letter of Conditional Acceptance within the timeframe given on the letter. 

Of the $750 Deposit, $500 will be held as a Security Deposit. The remaining $250 will be credited towards the student’s residence fees.

Cancellations in advance of move-in are subject to the following policies (only $500 of the $750 Residence Deposit is subject to these policies):

1. The remaining $250 of the Residence Deposit is fully refundable if a student cancels their residence application in advance of move-in.
2. If you are not admitted into an academic program at Concordia University College of Alberta, you will be refunded the full $500 Security Deposit provided you submit a Residence Cancellation Form and a copy of your letter of non-acceptance to Concordia Residence via email, registered mail, fax, or in person.
3. If you must cancel your residence application due to medical reasons, you will be refunded the full $500 Security Deposit provided you submit a Residence Cancellation Form with proof of medical reason to Concordia Residence via email, registered mail, fax, or in person.

Partial refunds of the Security Deposit will be issued in the following circumstances:

1. A $400 refund will be issued if the Residence Cancellation Form is received before 5pm MST on June 30, 2011 for Fall semester Admission or October 28, 2011 for Winter Semester Admission.
2. A $250 refund will be issued if the Residence Cancellation Form is received after June 30, 2011, but before 5pm MST on July 29, 2011 for Fall Semester Admission or after October 28, 2011, but before December 1, 2011 for Winter Semester Admission.
3. Cancellations on/after August 1, 2011 for Fall Semester Admission or December 1, 2011 for Winter Semester Admission are not eligible for a refund except as noted above.

All residence students are also required to enroll in a Declining Balance Meal Plan.

For further information, students are encouraged to contact the Residence Office by email at residence@concordia.ab.ca or telephone (780-479-9349).

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Parking

Students pay for parking by daily permits obtained from coin-operated parking permit dispensers (Visa, MasterCard and American Express are also accepted) or by annual parking passes. Vehicles that do not display valid parking permits may be ticketed and towed.

Please note that annual parking passes are limited in number and usage, and are valid only during the academic year (August to April). Parking passes may be purchased from the Bookstore; buy early as they are usually sold out by the first week in September. Several parking spaces are reserved for students with disabilities, who may arrange monthly parking permits through the Student Life & Learning office.

Students are expected to exercise caution when driving in parking areas, to respect all restrictions posted on the streets or in the parking lots, and to respect the property and the rights of neighbourhood residents.

Email parking@concordia.ab.ca for more information.

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Northlands Parking Lot

Located on the southeast corner of Northlands property (north of 112 Avenue), Northlands parking lot is a five-minute walk to Tegler Student Centre.

1. First-come, first served parking (160 stalls available)
2. Available for student use from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (school days only)
3. No plug-ins
4. Parking pass is valid in Tegler lot evenings and weekends

Tegler Parking Lot

This lot is located just outside the entrance to the Tegler Student Centre.

1. First-come, first served parking
2. Requires valid passes from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day of the week
3. In high demand between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Students should plan their arrival accordingly, or choose to park in the Bellevue parking lot during these times.
4. No plug-ins

Daily Parking Permit (cash or credit card accepted):

1. $2.50 for the first hour; $1.50 per hour thereafter, to a maximum of $6.50 per day - 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (valid all day and evening)
2. $3 evenings (valid from 5:30 pm weekdays)
3. $3 per day weekends

Ralph King Athletic Centre Parking Lot

This lot is located just outside the entrance to the Ralph King Athletic Centre (north campus).

1. First-come, first served parking
2. Requires valid passes from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day of the week
3. In high demand between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Students should plan their arrival accordingly, or choose to park in the Bellevue parking lot during these times.
4. No plug-ins

Daily Parking Permit:

1. $2.50 for the first hour; $1.50 per hour thereafter, to a maximum of $6.50 per day - 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (valid all day and evening)
2. $3 evenings (valid from 5:30 pm weekdays)
3. $3 per day weekends

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Bellevue Parking Lot

Located on 112 Avenue, the Bellevue Community Centre parking lot is a five-minute walk to Tegler Student Centre.

1. First-come, first served parking
2. Available for student use from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
3. No plug-ins

Daily Parking Permit (coin operated parking pass dispenser):

$3 per day - 7:00 am to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (ONLY $1 and $2 coins accepted)

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Prepaid Parking Passes

Northlands Southeast Parking Lot:

Available for purchase from the Bookstore; valid at Northlands (southeast corner), Monday through Friday (school days only),
6 AM to 11 PM; valid in Tegler weekends and evenings:

1. $500 two terms plus GST ($525)

No refunds after October 30.

Tegler/Ralph King Scramble Pass:

Available for purchase from the Bookstore; valid in Tegler Main Parking Lot and the Ralph King Athletic Centre:

1. $320 one term plus GST ($336)
2. $602 two terms plus GST ($632.10)

Bellevue Community Hall Scramble Pass:

Available for purchase from the Bookstore; valid 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Bellevue parking lot and after 5:00 in Tegler/Ralph King Athletic Centre parking lots:

1. $450 per year plus GST ($472.50)

Reserved Parking Pass (no power):

Available for purchase from the Bookstore; assigned stalls (LIMITED QUANTITIES) valid in the West Tegler parking lot:

1. $368 one term plus GST ($386.40)
2. $653 two terms plus GST ($685.65)

Reserved Parking Pass (includes power outlet):

Available for purchase from the Bookstore; assigned stalls (LIMITED QUANTITIES) valid in the North Faculty lot, West Tegler parking lot and the Ralph King Athletic Centre:

1. $408 one term plus GST ($428.40)
2. $704 two terms plus GST ($670.48)

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