Tuition & Fee Details
Tuition Fees
General Information
The Board of Governors annually approves a Fee Schedule for tuition and compulsory ancillary and other incidental fees for the College. Tuition covers only part of the costs associated with post-secondary education. The tuition fee and other specific fees can be claimed as a deduction for income tax purposes, subject to tax regulations.
Tuition for Full-Time Semestered Programs
Tuition is normally calculated and billed on a two-semester basis if both semesters fall within the same academic year*. In programs scheduled for more than two semesters the length of the program determines the amount of tuition. To view fees for a specific program, go to the Conestoga home page and select the Academic tab then Program/Courses. Locate the program, click on the Program Fees Chart found under the Program Facts heading.
*Note: Fees for the next academic year (September 2013 - August 2014) will be set in May 2013.
Tuition for Full-Time Non-Semestered Certificate and Vocational Preparation Programs
Students in these programs are expected to complete in less than one year. Program length is indicated in weeks. Fees are not reduced for statutory holidays, but no fees are charged for the December holiday break.
Tuition for Part-Time Courses
Tuition for part-time courses is calculated on a rate per hour. Some compulsory fees may apply
International Student Fees
If an international student acquires Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status during a semester in which a student is registered in a program, the fees for international students continue to be applicable for that semester. The fees payable by Canadian citizens and permanent residents apply only to the next semester in which the student is registered.
Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-time Programs
General Information
Incidental fees are billed to the student each academic year at the same time as tuition is billed. All fees on the student's bill are mandatory; however, CSI Health Plan Fees will be refunded with proof of alternate coverage. (See Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Fees - Opting Out/Premium Refund for details.)
Administration Fee
This per/semester fee is assessed to full time, fee-paying students in Degree, Diploma and Certificate programs. It pays for items such as:
- Accident insurance plan providing coverage 24 hours per day, seven days per week within Canada, as long as the student is enrolled at the College
- ID cards, a student identification card for access both to various College services and to your own academic and non-academic information. This card is issued in your first semester and is to last you for your entire college enrolment. Validation stickers are issued for subsequent semesters. An additional fee for a replacement student card is payable in advance at the Registrar's office.
- Access Copyright (Under Canada's Copyright Act, it is illegal to copy most published materials without permission. The College has signed a license with Access Copyright, a non-profit organization established by Canadian writing and publishing associations. This license permits incidental copying of materials by students through this yearly fee.)
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee
This per/semester fee provides for all services related to graduation, convocation, and the Alumni Association.
Health Records Documentation Fee
This fee covers the costs of tracking required health related student documentation in certain programs prior to student work experiences/practicums.
Immunization Fee
This fee supports the process of ensuring students in certain programs meet all medical criteria requirements for participation in work experience placements/practicums. This includes medical reviews by college nurses and access to on-campus testing/immunization clinics. Hepatitis B immunization for students who require it is available at an additional cost.
Program Services Fee
All students in co-op programs pay a non-refundable fee to offset costs involved with the wide variety of co-op services provided including marketing of students to potential employers, job search assistance, and monitoring of the work terms.
The Program Services Fee is billed in equal payments over the number of academic terms in which a student is registered in the program.
- Students in programs that have both Direct Entry and Optional Co-op opportunities will be billed the Program Services Fee.
- The calculation for the Program Services Fees for students in programs with optional co-op work terms (such as in the degree programs) will use the maximum number of co-op terms required by the program multiplied by the current rate.
- In the event that a co-op work term is missed and all academic work is completed, the student will not be charged additional Program Services Fees.
Program Specific Fee
Some programs levy this fee for specific purposes such as special supplies, uniforms, etc.
Recreation/Athletic Fee
All full time, fee-paying students at the Cambridge and Doon campuses must pay this fee, which assists in offsetting the costs of the intercollegiate athletics program, the intramural program, and provides access to the Recreation Centre for the academic year. Full time students at other campuses, who are not obliged to pay the compulsory athletic fee, may purchase a student membership at a student rate equal to the athletic fee or buy a day pass.
Student Priority Fee
This fee funds services, projects, and initiatives of direct benefit to students. The priorities are set jointly by Conestoga and the CSI.
Technology Enhancement Fee
This fee assists in offsetting the cost of providing Cambridge, Doon, Guelph, and Waterloo students with up-to-date computer equipment, software, and services (for example access to e-mail and the Internet).
Tuition Rate and Compulsory Fees for Part-Time Courses
- Tuition: $5.84 per course hour ($25 per course is non-refundable)
- International Student: $28.50 per course hour ($25.00 is non-refundable.)
- Priority fee: $0.23 per hour to a maximum of $11.04 per course
- Administrative fee: $0.45 per hour to a maximum of $21.60 per course
- Resource Enhancement fee: $0.48 per hour to a maximum of $23.04 per course
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Fees
For additional information on the information below, refer to www.conestogastudents.com/
Association Fees
This fee, levied by Conestoga Students Inc., allows the CSI to provide representation, services and to organize activities for students at the Cambridge, Doon, Guelph, Stratford, and Waterloo campuses. Fees are collected by the College on behalf of the Student Association. Fees vary per campus/course load.
Capital Development Fee
This fee applies to all CSI members depending upon campus/course load and is allocated for capital purchases and other initiatives deemed of benefit to students.
CSA Fee
This fee applies to all CSI members and provides membership in the College Student Alliance.
CSI Health Plan
CSI Health Plan information may be found at: www.conestogastudents.com/services-landing-page/