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Completion of this three-year program will allow students to obtain an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in the field of financial planning. The program will provide students with all the technical educational requirements leading to the Qualified Associate Financial Planner™ designation through FP Canada™. Successful students will have gained the foundational knowledge to support their progress towards licensing examinations within the securities, mutual funds, and insurance industries in Canada. This progressive course of study combines courses designed at Conestoga with those originating from industry standard setting organizations to prepare students for career opportunities in banking, insurance, private wealth, brokerage and/or independent practice.
Note:
- Students have the option to challenge the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Life Licensing Qualifying Program (LLQP) industry examinations, which provide credentials that are highly sought after by employers. There could be additional fees associated with both industry examinations.
- Advanced standing pathways are available for program graduates.
- Graduates of this program can apply directly to the third year of Conestoga College's Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – Financial Services degree program. Graduates of this diploma program will receive two years of credit towards the BCOMM degree program if they achieve a 70% overall average.
- Graduates of our Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – Financial Services degree program will be eligible to enrol in the CFP® Professional Education Program through FP Canada on the path to CFP certification.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
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International
Canadian fee details
Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
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Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 |
CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
eText Fee | $412.00 | $390.00 |
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
HST | $5.46 | - |
ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Supply Fee (Taxed) | $42.00 | - |
Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Term Total | $2908.65 | $2409.19 |
Year Total | $5317.84 |
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International fee details
Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
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International Program Tuition | $7294.00 | $7294.00 |
Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 |
CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $530.00 | - |
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
eText Fee | $412.00 | $390.00 |
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
HST | $5.46 | - |
ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Supply Fee (Taxed) | $42.00 | - |
Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Term Total | $9759.65 | $8730.19 |
Year Total | $18489.84 |
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.