TUITION AND FEES

The Board of Governors of St. Mary's University College approves tuition and other fees annually. The approved University College tuition and fees for the 2010-2011 academic year are as follows:

TUITION AND FEES FOR 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

CHANGE OF REGISTRATION AND FEE DEADLINES FOR THE 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

GENERAL FEES  [back to top]
In addition to tuition, students are charged the following general fees:

Application Fee
Application Fee (non-refundable) $50
International Student Application Fee (non-refundable) $250
Application for Continuance (non-refundable) $25

Admission Confirmation Deposit
All new full- and part-time applicants who have been offered conditional or full admission are required to pay a deposit of $200 to confirm their intention to attend St. Mary’s University College.

This non-refundable admission confirmation deposit will be applied to the student’s first term tuition and fees. After the deposit has been paid, students will be granted access to my.StMU, a self-service portal where they will be able to register for courses and make payments.

Payment of this deposit indicates that the applicant agrees to meet the admission requirements of St. Mary’s University College upon receipt of final transcripts and/or any special admissions criteria established by the Registrar.

Athletics and Campus Recreation
This is a compulsory fee that supports intercollegiate athletics and entitles students to on-campus recreation facilities, structured fitness and wellness activities and intramural sports. Full-time undergraduate credit students pay $75 per term and part-time undergraduate credit students pay $30 per term.

Computer Resources
This is a compulsory fee that entitles students to access the computer labs and wireless internet services. Full-time undergraduate credit students pay $60 per term and part-time undergraduate students pay $25 per term.

Students' Association
This is a compulsory fee that entitles students to membership in their association and all the benefits offered. Undergraduate credit students pay $3 per credit hour each term. For example, a student taking five 3-credit courses will be charged $45 per term. These fees are collected by the University College and paid to the Students' Association.

U-Pass
The Calgary Transit Universal Pass (U-Pass) provides full access to transit services for full-time post-secondary students. The U-Pass is a validation sticker affixed to St. Mary’s University College student ID cards. The sticker is renewed each term as long as the student maintains full-time status. ID cards with U-Pass stickers may be used on Calgary Transit buses and the C-Train.

Full-time students at St. Mary’s will be assessed a compulsory $107 fee for each Fall and Winter term. This fee is payable with tuition and other fees.

U-Pass FAQ

SUPPLEMENTARY COURSE FEES  [back to top]
Supplementary course fees are required to cover the extra costs associated with laboratory consumables, specialty software, or equipment. A $50 supplementary course fee will be applied to certain courses at the time of registration. See the current Academic Calendar for more information.

AUDITING FEES
Students who are auditing courses are charged one-half the regular tuition fee and are exempt from Students' Association, campus recreation and computer resources fees. The total cost per 3-credit course is $300.

REAP/GDRE FEES  [back to top]
Students in the Graduate Diploma in Religious Education Program (GDRE) and Religious Education Administration Program (REAP) are exempt from Students' Association, campus recreation, and computer resources fees. The total cost is $600 per 3-credit course and $300 per 1.5-credit course. Students registering in undergraduate level courses for credit towards the GDRE and REAP programs will have all general fees applied to their tuition.

BOOKS AND SUPPLIES [back to top]
Students are required to purchase their own books and supplies. Required and optional textbooks are available from the University College bookstore. Students who are sponsored by a band education authority or other organization may have part or all of the cost of their books and supplies paid for by their sponsor. Sponsored students should ensure that all documentation has been forwarded to the Enrolment Services Office and to the bookstore no later than the first day of classes.

TRANSCRIPT FEES [back to top]

OTHER FEES  [back to top]

ACADEMIC UPGRADING FEES [back to top]
Academic upgrading courses, designated by a 100-level course number (such as MATH 105), have a tuition fee of $425.

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN CHORAL PERFORMANCE OR DRAMA PRODUCTION FEES  [back to top]
Community participants must pay a non-refundable fee of $150.00 when they submit a Community Choir Registration form. Participants are exempt from all other fees. Academic credit will not be given for participation.

PAYMENT OF FEES [back to top]
All tuition and fees for undergraduate courses are due and payable either through self service at my.StMU or at the Enrolment Services Office on or before September 7, 2010 for the Fall 2010 term and January 6, 2011 for the Winter 2011 term. Tuition and fees will not be reduced for late registration.

New students must pay an admission confirmation deposit of $200, with the balance of tuition and fees due on the first day of class.

Payment deadlines for courses in the GDRE and REAP programs vary slightly with course start and end dates.

Payment Methods
The University College accepts payment in the form of cash, cheque, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express or debit. Cheques and money orders should be made payable to St. Mary's University College. Please write your name and student ID number on any cheque. Payments may be made at the Enrolment Services Office during regular hours, through the payment drop box in the administration building or by mail. Credit card payments can also be made through self service at my.StMU.

Account Statements
A record is kept of each student's financial transactions at the University College. Students may print a statement through self service at my.StMU or request copies of their account statements from the Enrolment Services Office to verify their financial status. Any discrepancies must be reported as soon as they are discovered.

Payment Arrangements and Deferrals   [back to top]
Students experiencing difficulty in acquiring the necessary funds for tuition and fees may request a payment plan through the Enrolment Services Office prior to the fee payment deadline (first day of classes) to avoid being charged a late payment fee or interest charges. All applications must include post-dated cheques or credit card information and a mandatory payment plan administration fee of $50.

The payment plan contract requires students to pay at least one-third of tuition and fees by the fee deadline, at least another third within thirty days of the fee payment deadline, and the final third within sixty days of the fee deadline. Students are also required to provide post-dated cheques or credit card information with their contract.

Students expecting financial assistance in the form of grants, awards or other assistance may request a deferral of tuition payment until their funding is received. To do so, students must contact the Enrolment Services Office.

Delinquent Account Penalties   [back to top]
A $65 delinquent account penalty will be assessed on all unpaid balances following the payment deadline date unless the student has received approval for a payment plan or deferral of fees. The delinquent fee of $65 will also be assessed on unpaid balances resulting from missed payments on approved payment plans.

Students may be de-registered and prohibited from attending class, submitting assignments and writing examinations until the outstanding balance of fees has been paid in full. In addition, students with unpaid balances will have registration privileges withheld including course registrations, changes of registration, transcripts and statements of grades.

As a not-for-profit organization, the University College relies on student tuition and fees to fund the highest quality instruction and programs. As a result, the University College reserves the right to take all necessary action for the collection of unpaid amounts, including referral to an external collection agency.

FEE ADJUSTMENT/REFUNDS  [back to top]
Tuition and fees will not be charged for courses dropped before the change of registration deadlines, which are on September 22, 2010 for the Fall 2010 term and January 20, 2011 for the Winter 2011 term. Non-attendance in a course does not constitute a change of registration and all fees remain payable.

Course Withdrawal
Tuition and fees will be charged for all registrations in effect after the change of registration deadline.

Cancellation of Registration
Students cancelling their registration at the University College after the commencement of classes but before the change of registration deadline will not be charged tuition and associated fees; however, such students will forfeit their registration deposits. Students must complete the Cancellation of Registration form. Any remaining account credit will be refunded.

A student who cancels registration after the change of registration deadline and before the course withdrawal deadline will receive a grade of "W" for all courses and will owe tuition and fees for those courses. In extenuating circumstances involving illness or compassion, a portion of the tuition and fees may be refunded.

TUITION TAX RECEIPTS  [back to top]
Tuition, Education and Textbook Amounts Certificates (T2202A) for federal income tax purposes will be issued by the end of February, based on eligible fees assessed and paid during the previous calendar year. Replacement T2202A statements can be requested at the Enrolment Services Office. A fee of $5 will be charged for each duplicate statement.

Other Deductible Education Expenses
Tax credits are available for textbook costs and U-Pass fees. Students do not need to retain textbook receipts, the tax credit is a flat amount per month based on full- or part-time attendance at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Students are advised to retain their ID cards with the U-Pass stickers to claim the tax credit.