Fees and Funding
Tuition
Tuition fees vary across the country. Here is a range of fees for full-time international students based on the academic year of two semesters for 2006-2007:
University tuition fees for full-time foreign students
| Province | Undergraduate Tuition* | Graduate Tuition** |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $8,000 - $15,767 | $5,550 - $21,546 |
| British Columbia | $9,248 - $17,667 | $2,600 - $33,667 |
| Manitoba | $5,573 - $8,283 | $4,170 - $7,937 |
| New Brunswick | $7,843 - $12,810 | $7,260 - $9,384 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $8,780 | $1,896 - $3,549 |
| Nova Scotia | $8,233 - $14,349 | $5,735 - $19,467 |
| Ontario | $6,900 - $16,800 | $5,650 - $26,764 |
| Prince Edward Island | $8,780 | $4,854 - $7,281 |
| Québec | $10,068 - $12,930 | $9,078 - $20,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $8,489 - $11,482 | $2,000 - 7,078 |
* undergraduate programs in arts
** graduate programs in all faculties
Note: Figures quoted are in American dollars, based on a CDN $1= USD$1 exchange rate.
Remember: Tuition fees make up only part of your total yearly expenses. You should also budget for expenses such as books, student activity fees, food, housing, travel/transportation, health care, clothing, laundry and entertainment.
Living Expenses
The cost of living will depend on the individual's spending habits and the geographic location of the school. CanLearn and Live, Learn and Succeed have cost calculators and budget estimators to help you. You can find more Information about living expenses from individual universities.
Funding
Financial Aid
Most Canadian universities are accredited by the U.S. Department of Education as eligible institutions for the HOPE Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credits, and the Student Financial Assistance Programs (including Stafford Loans). To confirm a certain university's eligibility, search for its Federal School Code on-line.
To apply for student loans guaranteed by the US federal government, you must complete a Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) available on-line or by calling (800) 433-3243. Contact the U.S. Department of Education for more information.
Scholarships
Individual universities offer a wide variety of scholarships and grants. The universities' student financial services offices can provide detailed information about general or program-specific awards available to American students.
- For additional scholarship information visit studentawards.com or scholarshipscanada.ca.
