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The University reserves the right to modify the published scale of tuition and other student fees without prior notice, at any time before the beginning of an academic term. This document contains the most current information on the University’s Financial Regulations and Fees and is the authoritative document regarding the University’s financial regulations as well as the billing of tuition and compulsory fees.

B. Fees

1. Tuition fees

Canadian citizens, Canadian First Nations members and permanent Residents of Canada;

Québec residents (base tuition) $ 72.26 per credit

(Canadian citizens, Canadian First Nations members and permanent Residents of Canada who meet the Quebec government’s criteria for Quebec residency status.)

Non-Québec residents
2012/1 summer term $ 195.27 per credit
beginning 2012/2 fall term $ 196.71 per credit
(Canadian citizens, Canadian First Nations members and permanent Residents of Canada who do not meet the Quebec government’s criteria for Quebec residency status.)

Note:

The Quebec government requires the University to collect a forfaitaire from non-Quebec residents in addition to the base tuition and the compulsory fees charged by the University. The rate of the forfaitaire is determined by and is transferred directly to the Quebec government.

  • 2012/1 summer fee total includes government base tuition of $72.26 and a forfaitaire of $123.01 per credit.
  • 2012/2 fall fee total includes government base tuition of $72.26 and a forfaitaire of $124.45 per credit.

The Ministère de l’Éducation, Loisir et Sport du Québec (Quebec government) sets the base (Quebec resident) tuition rates.

The Quebec government sets the rules for determining Quebec residency. For further information please go to the Quebec Residency website.

Note:
Non-Quebec residents following certain programs in the French Language, French Literature or Quebec Studies may be exempt from paying this forfaitaire. For further information, please go to the French Program Exemption website.

International students *

The Quebec government requires the University to collect a forfaitaire in addition to the base  tuition and the compulsory fees charged by the University.  The rate of the forfaitaire is determined by the government and is transferred directly to the government.

The government allows Quebec Universities to charge an “additional forfaitaire” as well as a program specific premium for certain programs.

Master’s degree programs in Arts & Science, Engineering and Computer Science and Fine Arts programs


2012/1 summer term $ 485.39 per credit
beginning 2012/2 fall term $ 487.91 per credit
Note:
  • 2012/1 summer fee total includes government base tuition of $72.26, a forfaitaire of $375.57 and an additional forfaitaire of $37.56 per credit.
  • 2012/2 fall fee total includes government base tuition of $72.26, a forfaitaire of $377.86 and an additional forfaitaire of $37.79 per credit.

Master's degree program offered by the John Molson School of Business


2012/1 summer term $ 651.33 per credit
beginning 2012/2 fall term $ 657.83 per credit
Note:
  • 2012/1 summer fee total includes government base tuition of $72.26, a forfaitaire of $375.57, an additional forfaitaire of $37.56 and a JMSB premium of $165.94 per credit.
  • 2012/2 fall fee total includes government base tuition of $72.26, a forfaitaire of $377.86, an additional forfaitaire of $37.79 and a JMSB premium of $169.92 per credit.

PhD degree programs


2012/1 summer term $ 435.85 per credit
beginning 2012/2 fall term $ 438.08 per credit
Note:
  • 2012/1 summer fee total includes government base tuition of $72.26, a forfaitaire of $330.54 and an additional forfaitaire of $33.05 per credit.
  • 2012/2 fall fee total includes government base tuition of $72.26, a forfaitaire of $332.56 and an additional forfaitaire of $33.26 per credit.

Note:
Certain international students and international students following certain programs may be from paying this forfaitaire and may be eligible to pay the same tuition fees as Canadian or Que bec resident students. Please contact the Graduate Awards Office, School of Graduate Studies for more information at S-S-105.

2. Permanent code surcharge fee

Permanent code surcharge fee $ 472.58 per credit

The Quebec government requires that all students who are registered at a Québec University have a “permanent code”, a unique identifying number which is assigned by the government. All students who have attended a Québec elementary school, high school, CEGEP or University have been assigned a permanent code. The permanent code appears on all official Québec school certificates and CEGEP transcripts. Students who do not provide a valid permanent code with their application must apply for one. Students who do not submit or apply for a permanent code will be charged an additional premium.

Information on how to apply for a permanent code and a link to the online “Permanent Code Data” form can be found on the Enrolment Services, Permanent Code website. The online form must be completed and submitted to the Birks Student Service Centre in S-LB-185 along with all supporting documents.

3. Compulsory fees charged by the University and generated by a registration

Administrative fee
2012/1 summer term registrations $ 9.36 per credit
beginning with registrations in the 2012/2 fall term $ 9.59 per credit
Student service fee $ 10.26 per credit
Recreation & athletics fee $ 2.92 per credit
Technology infrastructure fee $ 4.60 per credit
Copyright fee
2012/1 summer and fall term registrations $ 0.91 per credit
2012/4 winter term registrations $ 0.77 per credit
Registration fee $ 25.00 per term
New student program fee
(This one-time fee is charged to new students at initial registration at the University.)
Full-time students $ 35.00
Part-time students $ 25.00
Health insurance for International students
(Immigration Quebec services and the Ministère de l’Éducation, de Loisir et du Sport du Québec (Quebec government) require that all International students be covered by a health insurance plan while studying and living in Quebec. To this end, the University has implemented a compulsory health and accident insurance plan for its International students.)
At fall registration $ 782.00 12 months/3 terms of coverage
At winter registration $ 524.65 8 months/2 terms of coverage
At summer registration $ 256.67 4 months/1 term of coverage

Note:
Students possessing Québec Medicare cards or certain private insurance coverage may be eligible for an exemption. To apply for the exemption or for further information go to the International Students Office website.

Continuation fee $ 400.00 per term
Time limit extension fee $ 600.00 per term
Institute for cooperative education membership fee
(This fee is charged to students participating in a Co-operative Education
Work/Study program.)
$ 185.00 per term
Course Surcharges for International Exchange Programs
Exchange programs administered by the Concordia International Office cost additional fees, or course surcharges, to cover the costs such as, accommodation, meals, travel, etc. Please go to the Concordia International webpage.
Leave of absence with access $ 150.00 per term

4. Student association & activity fees ‡

Through a referendum process, student associations and student groups put forward fee levy proposals for a vote by graduate students. If a fee levy referendum question passes, the fee levy is presented to the Dean of Students for approval by the University Board of Governors. If approved by the Board of Governors, the University becomes responsible for the billing and collection of the fee levy and the Student Association(s) become responsible for the administration of the fee.

Arts & Science program students $ 61.78 per year
JMSB program students $ 98.78 per year
Engineering & Computer Science program students $ 94.28 per year
Fine Arts program students $ 61.78 per year
Independent students $ 61.78 per year
‡ Fees include: A&S JMSB ECS F.A. IND.
Graduate student association (GSA) $ 57.28 $ 57.28 $ 57.28 $ 57.28 $ 57.28
Cinema politica $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
People's potato collective $ 2.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.00
QPIRG $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.50
Faculty student association fee   $ 37.00 $ 32.50    
TOTAL FEE $ 61.78 $ 98.78 $ 94.28 $ 61.78 $ 61.78
Career management services
(charged to students in a JMSB program)
$ 2.90 per credit
Centre for Gender Advocacy
(effective beginning with 2012/2 registration)
$ 0.50 per term
CJLO radio $ 0.54 per term
Concordia community solidarity cooperative bookstore $ 0.50 per term
Graduate student advocacy center $ 1.00 per term
Le Frigo Vert
(effective beginning with 2012/2 registration)
$ 1.50 per term
Sustainable Concordia $ 0.50 per term
Concordia student health & dental care plan
(International students are not charged this fee)
$ 273.33 per year
Coverage Sept-Dec Jan-Aug Sept-Aug
Health & Dental Plan $ 91.11 $ 182.22 $ 273.33
Health Plan Only $ 47.58 $ 95.16 $ 142.74
Dental Plan Only $ 43.53 $ 87.06 $ 130.59

All Canadian citizens and permanent Residents of Canada are automatically covered by the Student Health and Dental Plan and are automatically charged a premium for this plan.

Students can opt out of the Student Health and Dental Plan by visiting the Quebec Student Health Alliance (linked to www.ihaveaplan.ca) (ASEQ) website and completing the on-line opt-out process .  There is a specific, published opt-out period.

Students who are registered in fall (/2) or fall/winter (/3) term courses must opt out between September 4 - 24, 2012. Students enrolled in fall (/2) or winter (/3) term courses may not opt out after September 24, 2012, or during the winter term opt-out period.

Students who are registered in winter (/4) term courses only must opt out January 7 - 24, 2013.

For information regarding the plans and what health & dental costs are covered, please contact ASEQ onlineor by telephone at 514-789-8790.

Canadian First Nation members and International students are not automatically covered by the Health and Dental Plan.  Students wishing to purchase Health and Dental insurance must do so directly through the Quebec Student Health Alliance (ASEQ) website or by telephone at 514-789-8790.

 

5. Miscellaneous fees

(Note: certain miscellaneous fees may be subject to GST and QST)

Academic re-evaluation $ 25.00
Acknowledgement of payment (payment receipt) $ 15.00
Application for admission $ 90.00
Application for admission (effective 2012/1) $ 100.00
Admission deferral $ 25.00
Confirmation (non-refundable deposit)
  confirmation of acceptance of an offer of admission for the 2011/2012 academic year
Graduate programs $ 200.00
Undergraduate programs $ 100.00
Course descriptions (Undergraduate courses only)
  for each academic year of course descriptions
$ 5.00
Degree
Mailing of degree $ 25.00
Certification of copy of degree $ 5.00
Replacement degree $ 75.00
Degree transfer application $ 40.00
Examination (Undergraduate courses only)
Deferred examination/medical examination processing $ 25.00
Off-campus examination $ 10.00
Special examination (CELDT) $ 20.00
Supplemental examination
  plus invigilation fee when applicable
$ 35.00
Fax (for each 10 pages or less, excluding cover sheet) $ 10.00
Graduation (charged to all students who apply to graduate) $ 40.00
Master's degree binding & printing
  first 3 copies of master's thesis
$ 107.25
PhD degree binding & printing
  first 4 copies of doctoral thesis
$ 121.95
Re-submission of master's thesis $ 40.00
Re-submission of doctoral thesis $ 50.00
Late application to graduate $ 15.00
Late completion (Undergraduates only) $ 20.00
Late payment $ 75.00
Letter of attestation or attestation $ 15.00
Letter of financial standing $ 15.00
Locker rental
Summer term
All buildings except EV building $ 11.70
EV Building
Half locker $ 9.36
Full locker $ 11.70
Custom locker $ 11.70
Fall/Winter term
All buildings except EV building $ 23.41
EV building
Half locker $ 14.05
Full locker $ 23.41
Custom locker $ 23.41
Late fee (if locker not emptied by end of term) $ 10.00
Registration  
Registration $ 25.00 per term
Undergraduate Independent student application $ 15.00
Late registration $75.00 maximum per year
Residence rent (September 1 - May 15, ie. 8-1/2 months)  
Application (non-refundable deposit) $ 100.00
Hingston Hall Residence (Loyola campus)  
Small, single room $ 480.32 per month
Large, single room $ 539.72 per month
Double room $ 409.70 per month
Jesuit Residence (Loyola campus)  
Single room $ 799.36 per month
Grey Nuns Residence (SGW campus)  
Small, single room (no sink) $ 676.70 per month
Small, single room $ 718.83 per month
Large, single room $ 748.92 per month
Small, double room $ 598.46 per month
Large, double room $ 628.55 per month
Returned items processing (e.g. Returned Cheques) $ 25.00 per item
Secure bike parking
Parking $ 30.00 per term
Access card & key deposit
  refunded when returned at the end of the semester
$ 15.00
Student parking (Loyola Campus) $ 115.00 per term
Student identification card
First card $ 11.50
Replacement card $ 15.00
Student record (copy of) $ 3.00
Transcript of academic record
  3 copies per address maximum; student copy included, if requested
$ 10.00
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