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Fees

It is your responsibility to pay all fees at the time of registration. Forms received without proper payment will not be processed.

Admission Fees

Undergraduate $25.00
Bachelor of Education $35.00
Graduate $50.00

Tuition Fees

3 credit-hour 6 credit-hour
Undergraduate, Canadian $779 $1558
Graduate, Canadian $844 $1688
Undergraduate, International $1558 $3116
Graduate, International $1668 $3336
Audit non-senior $413 $816
Audit senior $195 $390
Audit ALL Member (50+)
free free
Student fees (on campus courses only)
$5 ($10 Sept. 2010)
$10 ($20 Sept. 2010)

On and Off Campus Course Service Fees

Late fee $25
Interest on overdue accounts BMO Prime + 5% (monthly)
Withdrawal fee(per lecture day) 10%

Distance Education Fees

Course change $30 plus any difference in tuition
3 month course extension $75
6 month course extension $125
Withdrawal within 30 days of start date, completed no course work Full refund of tuition less $200
Withdrawal within 30 days of start date, completed less than 50% of course work Refund of 50%
Withdrawal within 30 days of start date, completed 50% or more of course work No refund
Withdrawal after 30 days No refund

Other Service Fees (all courses)

Letter of Permission $10
NSF cheque or declined credit card $20
Transcripts - up to 2 copies, same address $5
Transcripts - up to 2 copies, same address, special handling $15
Off-campus examinations varies by institution

You can apply for a transcript at the Registrar’s Office or online at http://bartleby.acadiau.ca:7778/pls/portal/registrar.reg_home_proc.

Health and Dental Insurance

All on-campus students are automatically enrolled in the Acadia student health plan. The plan fee is automatically charged to your student account. Students may opt out of this plan and receive a credit for the fee by providing proof of other comparable coverage and signing a waiver form at the Health Plan Office. Current rates are available here.

Payment Options

Online (recommended)
In Person Phone or Fax Mail

If you are a current Open Acadia student and know your Acadia Student number click here to submit payment information.

If you do not have an Acadia Student number click here to submit payment information.

38 Crowell Dr.
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6

Monday to Friday,
8:00am – 5:00pm (AST)

Phone:
(902)585-1434
(800)565-6568

Fax:
(902)585-1068

Monday to Friday,
8:00am – 5:00pm (AST)

 

Acadia University
Open Acadia
Box 118
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6

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Canada Student Loans

You must complete your open-entry online courses by September 1 if you are returning to full-time studies, or the amount of your loan for fall-winter may be affected. For more information about Canada Student Loans visit: www.hrsdc.gc.ca.

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Funding

Acadia awards annually more than $2.1 million in scholarships, scholar-bursaries, bursaries awards and prizes.

In 2008, over 270 students received entrance scholarships with the average offer of $6000.

More information is available here.

Destiny Solutions offers an annual scholarship opportunity for continuing education students. Apply online.

Outstanding Accounts

Students who have outstanding accounts are

  • not permitted to register again,
  • not permitted to receive or have sent an official transcript of their record
  • not recommended for graduation until the debt is paid.

Income Tax Exemption

The Tuition and Education Credit Certificate, Income Tax T-2202A form, is available from the Registrar’s web site. Login to your account and then select the Tax Form (T2202A) option from My Account on the main menu. The Education Tax Credit applies only to courses completed wihtin a four month term. Open entry online courses do not qualify unless completed within the four month fall, winter or intersession terms.

If the credit card is not in your name, written permission from the card owner is required. You are responsible for any fees associated with an NSF cheque or a declined credit card.

If you are paying by student loan, the loan application must accompany your registration form. Your registration cannot be processed without this application unless arrangements have been made with Acadia's Student Accounts Office. This can be done by calling 902-585-1297.

 

Contact Credit Studies

openacadia@acadiau.ca

1-800-565-6568
(902) 585-1434