Tuition and fees
Understanding your tuition and fees is an important part of planning your studies at VCC. Get more information about the types of fees to be expected.
- Application fees
- Assessment fees
- International tuition deposit
- Tuition
- Student fees
- International cohort tuition
Payments and receipts
Check information on how to make payments and access your records.
Refund
Learn about refund eligibility, timelines, requirements, and costs associated with requesting a refund.
- Refund policy
- Refund for study permit refusals
- Refund eligibility by program
- Non-refundable fees
- Refund request
- Change of immigration status
Beyond tuition and student fees
Plan for additional expenses beyond tuition.
Frequently asked questions
If you have a specific question and cannot find the answer on the website, please email [email protected].
Fee information, such as program tuition and other fees, is published on the program pages. International students are advised to prepare sufficient funds based on the estimate of the entire program before accepting offers. International students pay the tuition deposit to confirm their program seats, and will pay the remainder of the tuition and other fees to continue their programs. Tuition deposit amounts vary by program.
Tuition and other fees are payable on a continuous basis based on the courses in a program and when those courses are scheduled. Information about future term payment amounts and due dates will be sent to students before they continue to the next term. Typically, tuition for the following term is payable approximately two weeks before the terms begin. An email notification will be sent to students who have fees payable.
Failure to pay tuition fees by the deadline may result in late fees or removal from your programs/courses. Letters and transcripts may not be issued if students have fees owing. Check your myVCC account for outstanding fees.
International tuition is typically higher, as the provincial government funds domestic students’ education. The cost of tuition for domestic students is subsidized and therefore lower than that of international students. Permanent Residents and Canadian Citizens pay domestic student fees. Temporary residents, including visitors, study permit holders, and work permit holders, are required to pay international tuition fees.
Not sure if you qualify for domestic tuition? Email [email protected] to confirm.