Fees

† The Ministère de Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MEES) 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.

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.

Frais institutionnels obligatoires (FIO) charged by the University and (generated by a registration) 

Compulsory fees ensure that you receive the necessary services and support you need to succeed throughout your academic journey. They range from administrative support to the various student services offered to technological services. The fees you pay depend on if you are an undergraduate or graduate student and the nature of your studies.

Compulsory fees are comprised of non-tuition fees defined and regulated by Ministère de l’Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur (MEES), known as Frais institutionnels obligatoires (FIO)

Through a referendum process, student associations and student groups put forward fee levy proposals for a vote by undergraduate students. If a fee levy referendum question is passed, the fee levy is presented BY the Dean of Students for approval TO the 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.

However, each organization that receives a fee  levy determines their own procedures regarding opting out options. Please contact the student groups directly with any questions you might have regarding opting out of a fee levy. 

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 (ASEQ) website and completing the on-line opt-out process.

Students who are registered in fall (/2) or fall/winter (/3) term courses must opt out between September 8-21, 2020. Students enrolled in fall (/2) or winter (/3) term courses may not opt out after September 21, 2020, or during the winter term opt-out period.

Students who are registered in winter (/4) term courses only must opt out between January 4-22, 2021.

For information regarding the plans and what health & dental costs are covered, please contact ASEQ online or 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.