Additional Fees
Student Activity Fee
Assessed each term to all full-time students in post-secondary, Graduate Certificate and Bachelor Degree programs ($217.37 per term). Part-time day students taking 2 or more courses per term are assessed one-half the normal fee ($108.69 per term). The fee is pro-rated for Co-op students in programs with field placements. The Student Activity Fee covers the cost of various student activities and other non-academic student services as agreed to by the Students’ Association Board of Directors. This also includes a contribution towards loan payment, overhead charges and upkeep of the Student Commons building and the construction of student centres. This fee also helps the Students’ Association provide academic supports, learning enterprises and other student services such as the Food Cupboard.
Athletics and Recreation Fee
Assessed each term to all full-time students in post-secondary, Graduate Certificate and Bachelor Degree programs ($160.00 per term). Part-time day students taking 2 or more courses per term are assessed one-half the normal fee ($80.00 per term). The fee is pro-rated for Co-op students in programs with field placements.
To cover the costs of various athletic services as agreed to by the Students’ Association Board of Directors.
Health Plan Fee
In Fall 2000, the Students’ Association implemented a new Health Plan that includes Drug and Dental Benefits to provide students with coverage for eligible medical and dental expenses. The fee is $248.94 per year and applies to full-time domestic students at the Woodroffe, Pembroke and Perth Campuses and to part-time domestic students taking two or more courses. Co-op students must also pay the fees when on a Co-op work term. Students who have coverage with another plan can request a refund, within the first thirty days of their coverage, through the Students’ Association. This request will have to be made annually.
Prorated for Winter ($221.58) and Spring Terms ($34.48).
Students may also obtain coverage for their spouse and dependent children by completing an opt-in dependent form, during the term that they were assessed, and paying the appropriate fee at the Students’ Association Office in E114.
For more information on the Students’ Association Fees, please contact the Association at 613-727-4723 ext. 7711 or healthplan@algonquincollege.com.
Program-Related Ancillary Fees
Program-Related Ancillary Fees are College-levied charges over and above tuition fees. They cover the cost of learning materials retained by the student for specific courses in some programs. Course-related program ancillary fees can be viewed by clicking here.
Technology Fee
Full-time students pay $166.91 per term. Part-time program registrants pay $1.67 per course hour to a maximum of $166.91 per term. Continuing Education students pay $35.00 per term when registered in courses requiring IT access.
NOTE: The Technology Fee is pro-rated for Apprenticeship students based on the number of weeks in the academic level.
Eligible students will receive a College account that provides access to 250 megabytes of storage, a personal e-mail address with 50 gigabytes of mail storage, Internet access, unlimited use of the Access Labs, and a printing balance of $10 per term in the Access Labs.
Upon registration, users are provided with a user ID and password through the student information system ACSIS.
Additional information is available on the Information Technology Services (ITS) website. ITS Service desk can be reached at 727-4723, ext. 5555 or by email at 5555@algonquincollege.com. Please consult their website for more information.
Transcript Fee
A $20.00 Transcript Fee is assessed to full-time and part-time students in Level 01 of all programs. The purpose of this fee is to cover all handling costs associated with the production and mailing of official transcripts, course descriptions, as well as course outlines for students requesting Prior Learning Assessments.
Health Services Fee
Full-time students pay $21.00 per term. Part-time day students taking two or more courses per term are assessed one-half the normal fee ($10.50 per term). The Health Services Fee is pro-rated for programs less 15 weeks.
To help defray the costs of direct service provided by the Health Services Office for services which are not currently covered by OHIP. (Physicians’ services are paid by Provincial Health Insurance.)
Student Experience Fee
Full-time students pay $19.00 per term. Part-time students taking 2 or more courses per term are assessed one-half of the normal fee ($9.50 per term).
The Student Experience Fee is used to actively engage Algonquin College students outside of the classroom and enrich their overall College experience, through College orientation; educational and engaging campus events; and health and wellness-focused events and workshops for personal growth both on and off-campus.
Convocation Fee
A $38.00 Convocation Fee is assessed in first level of all College programs. This fee supports the costs of the Convocation Ceremonies and the production and mailing of diplomas and certificates. The Convocation Fee will be charged to all AC Online students when they submit their Certificate/Diploma application form to the Registrar’s Office.
U-Pass Fees
The U-Pass Fee is $223.48 per term for full-time on-campus students registered at the Woodroffe campus. A U-Pass Administrative Fee of $6.00 will be charged once per academic year.
For more information regarding the Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass), please visit the U-Pass website.
Co-op Work Term Fees
A program ancillary fee of $579 is assessed to co-op students for the co-op preparation term to cover the cost of the co-op readiness and job search activities. A co-op work term fee of $579 (per co-op work term) is assessed to co-op students upon securing employment and registration into their co-op work term. Students who are unsuccessful in their co-op job search, will not be assessed the co-op work term fee. Click here for further details on Co-op fees. Please note that the program ancillary fee is subject to change effective Fall 2023.
Co-op students pay 10% of the Student Activity Fee and Sports Fee.
Students beginning their Co-op work term in the Fall will also be assessed the Health Plan Fee and the applicable Upass Fees. Students beginning their Co-op work term in the Winter or Spring will also be assessed the applicable Upass Fees.
Administrative Fees
| Administrative Fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Academic Appeal | Stage 1: $25.00 (Refunded if the appeal is successful) Stage 2: $50.00 (Refunded if the appeal is successful) |
| Advanced Standing | $50.00 |
| Course Withdrawal Penalty | $25.00 |
| Duplicate Copies | Diploma/Certificate $20.00 |
| AC Online IT Service Fee | $50.00 per course for most online courses offered through AC Online |
| Late Booking or Missed Distance Education Exam | $50.00 |
| Late Payment Fee (Full-time students only) | A $150.00 late fee will be charged to students who pay their fees after the Balance Due Date and the Fees Due Date (maximum one late fee assessment per term). |
| Prior Learning Assessment | $113.61 per assessment or challenge $90.70 for General Elective Portfolio Assessments |
| PLA Appeal | $25.00 |
| PLA Withdrawal Penalty | $10.00 |
| Program Withdrawal Penalty | A $500.00 fee is assessed to all domestic students who withdraw in their initial term of the academic year if a written request is provided within ten business days from the start of the term. |
| International Program Withdrawal Penalty | A $1500.00 fee is assessed to all international students who withdraw in any term if a written request is provided within ten business days from the start of the term. |
| Returned Cheques | $25.00 |
| Review of Final Grade | $25.00 (Refunded if the appeal is successful) |
| Supplemental Exams | $15.00 |
| Transfer of Academic Credit (External) | $10.00 per course assessment |
Student Activity Fee
Assessed each term to all full-time students in post-secondary, Graduate Certificate and Bachelor Degree programs ($217.37 per term). Part-time day students taking 2 or more courses per term are assessed one-half the normal fee ($108.69 per term). The fee is pro-rated for Co-op students in programs with field placements. The Student Activity Fee covers the cost of various student activities and other non-academic student services as agreed to by the Students’ Association Board of Directors. This also includes a contribution towards loan payment, overhead charges and upkeep of the Student Commons building and the construction of student centres. This fee also helps the Students’ Association provide academic supports, learning enterprises and other student services such as the Food Cupboard.
Athletics and Recreation Fee
Assessed each term to all full-time students in post-secondary, Graduate Certificate and Bachelor Degree programs ($150.00 per term). Part-time day students taking 2 or more courses per term are assessed one-half the normal fee ($75.00 per term). The fee is pro-rated for Co-op students in programs with field placements.
To cover the costs of various athletic services as agreed to by the Students’ Association Board of Directors.
Health Plan Fee
In Fall 2000, the Students’ Association implemented a new Health Plan that includes Drug and Dental Benefits to provide students with coverage for eligible medical and dental expenses. The fee is $243.65 per year and applies to full-time domestic students at the Woodroffe, Pembroke and Perth Campuses and to part-time domestic students taking two or more courses. Co-op students must also pay the fees when on a Co-op work term. Students who have coverage with another plan can request a refund, within thirty days from the start of the term, through the Students’ Association. This request will have to be made annually.
Prorated for Winter ($216.77) and Spring Terms ($26.88).
Students may also obtain coverage for their spouse and dependent children by completing an opt-in dependent form, during the term that they were assessed, and paying the appropriate fee at the Students’ Association Office in E114.
For more information on the Students’ Association Fees, please call the Association at 613-727-4723 ext. 7711.
Program-Related Ancillary Fees
Program-Related Ancillary Fees are College-levied charges over and above tuition fees. They are used to cover the cost of learning materials retained by the student for specific courses in some programs. Course-related program ancillary fees can be viewed by clicking here.
Technology Fee
Full-time students pay $164.44 per term. Part-time program registrants pay $1.64 per course hour to a maximum of $164.44 per term. Continuing Education students pay $35.00 per term when registered in courses requiring IT access.
NOTE: The Technology Fee is pro-rated for Apprenticeship students based on the number of weeks in the academic level.
Eligible students will receive a College account which provides access to 250 megabytes of storage, a personal e-mail address with 50 gigabytes of mail storage, Internet access, unlimited use of the Access Labs, and a printing balance of $10 per term in the Access Labs.
Upon registration, users are provided with a user ID and password through the student information system ACSIS.
Additional information is available on the Information Technology Services (ITS) website. ITS Service desk can be reached at 727-4723, ext. 5555 or by email at 5555@algonquincollege.com Please consult their web site for more information.
Transcript Fee
A $20.00 Transcript Fee is assessed to full-time and part-time students in Level 01 of all programs. The purpose of this fee is to cover all handling costs associated with the production and mailing of official transcripts, course descriptions, as well as course outlines for students requesting Prior Learning Assessments.
Health Services Fee
Full-time students pay $20.00 per term. Part-time day students taking two or more courses per term are assessed one-half the normal fee ($10.00 per term). The Health Services Fee is pro-rated for programs less 15 weeks.
To help defray the costs of direct service provided by the Health Services Office for services which are not currently covered by OHIP. (Physicians’ services are paid by Provincial Health Insurance.)
Student Experience Fee
Full-time students pay $19.00 per term. Part-time students taking 2 or more courses per term are assessed one-half of the normal fee ($9.50 per term).
The Student Experience Fee is used to actively engage Algonquin College students outside of the classroom and enrich their overall College experience, through College orientation; educational and engaging campus events; and health and wellness focused events and workshops for personal growth both on and off campus.
Convocation Fee
A $38.00 Convocation Fee is assessed in first level of all College programs. This fee supports the costs of the Convocation Ceremonies and the production and mailing of diplomas and certificates. The Convocation Fee will be charged to all Continuing and Online Learning students when they submit their Certificate/Diploma application form to the Registrar’s Office.
U-Pass Fees
The U-Pass Fee is $223.48 per term for full-time on-campus students registered at the Woodroffe campus. A U-Pass Administrative Fee of $5.65 will be charged once per academic year.
For more information regarding the Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) please visit the U-Pass website.
Co-op Work Term Fees
A program ancillary fee of $400 is assessed to co-op students for the co-op preparation term to cover the cost of the co-op readiness and job search activities. A co-op work term fee of $579 (per co-op work term) is assessed to co-op students upon securing employment and registration into their co-op work term. Students who are unsuccessful in their co-op job search, will not be assessed the co-op work term fee. Click here for further details on Co-op fees.
Co-op students pay 10% of the Student Activity Fee and Sports Fee.
Students beginning their Co-op work term in the Fall will also be assessed the Health Plan Fee and the applicable Upass Fees. Students beginning their Co-op work term in the Winter or Spring will also be assessed the applicable Upass Fees.
Administrative Fees
| Administrative Fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Academic Appeal | Stage 1: $25.00 (Refunded if appeal is successful) Stage 2: $50.00 (Refunded if appeal is successful) |
| Advanced Standing | $50.00 |
| Course Withdrawal Penalty | $25.00 |
| Duplicate Copies | Diploma/Certificate $20.00 |
| Distance Education IT Service Fee | $50.00 per course for most online courses offered through Distance Education |
| International Program Withdrawal Penalty | A $1500.00 fee assessed to all international students who withdraw, if written request is provided within ten business days from the start of term. Health Insurance Fee is non-refundable |
| Late Booking or Missed Distance Education Exam | $50.00 |
| Late Payment Fee (Full-time students only) | A $150.00 late fee will be charged to students who pay their fees after the Balance Due Date and the Fees Due Date (maximum one late fee assessment per term). |
| Prior Learning Assessment | $113.61 per assessment or challenge $90.71 for General Elective Portfolio Assessments |
| PLA Appeal | $25.00 |
| PLA Withdrawal Penalty | $10.00 |
| Program Withdrawal Penalty | A $500.00 fee assessed to all domestic students who withdraw in their initial term of the academic year if written request provided within ten business days from the start of the term. |
| International Program Withdrawal Penalty | A $1500.00 fee assessed to all international students who withdraw in any term if written request provided within ten business days from the start of the term. |
| Returned Cheques | $25.00 |
| Review of Final Grade | $25.00 (Refunded if appeal is successful) |
| Supplemental Exams | $15.00 |
| Transfer of Academic Credit (External) | $10.00 per course assessment |