How and when to pay your tuition and fees
Find out how to pay your tuition and fees at Georgian College and the payment deadlines for upcoming semesters.
Understand your fees
Deposit
You are required to pay a tuition deposit once per academic year. Paying your deposit secures your seat in your program and makes you eligible to register for classes*.
*Starting fall 2021, international students must pay full tuition fees before registration.
Tuition
Tuition covers the fees representing your contribution towards the operating and capital costs of the academic program delivery and general overhead for the institution. Tuition is the cost associated with delivering programs to students. Types of tuition you may see in your Banner account balance include:
- FT Tuition: Indicates full-time tuition amount
- PT Tuition: Indicates part-time tuition amount
- OL Tuition: Indicates overload exceeding full-time status; cost per course fees apply
Ancillary fees
Ancillary fees are fees charged over and above the cost of tuition, which support services and activities distinct from academic programming for the institution.
Pay your tuition deposit
You are required to pay a non-refundable tuition deposit once per academic year. The fall semester is the start of a new academic year. Students in subsequent terms are not required to pay a deposit, though you must reserve your seat in Banner.
- Starting a new program at Georgian? A deposit is required for your first academic semester of classes. If you change to a different program, you are also required to pay a deposit for your first semester of the new program regardless of if you have paid a deposit in a previous term or not.
- Are you a continuing student? A deposit is required for your first academic semester of classes in the new academic year.
If your deposit payment is not received by the deadline, your place in the program may be forfeited or given to another student on the waiting list. Georgian reserves the right to refuse payments made after the deadline if the program is full.
Review additional information for recipients of OSAP and other financial aid programs, or sponsored students.
How much is the deposit?
- Domestic students: $250
- International students: $2,500*
When are the deposit payment deadlines?
| Term | Deposit deadline (domestic and international students) |
|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | Feb. 15, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | June 15, 2024 |
| Winter 2025 | Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 | Feb. 15, 2025 |
How do I pay my deposit?
Review methods of payment outlined below to pay your tuition deposit at Georgian College.
*International students are required to pay full fees prior to registration each semester. While you can secure your seat with a $2,500 payment in semester one, the remainder of your fees must be paid prior to registration. Semester two and beyond require full fees paid prior to registration. International students are encouraged to make payments via online banking and/or Flywire, as Banner will only allow one deposit payment of up to $250.
Pay your full tuition fees (including ancillary fees)
Information for domestic students
- After paying the deposit or reserving your seat, the balance of fees is due on the eleventh day of term.
- Failure to pay your fees by the fee deadline will result in your account being put on hold, you will not be able to access any letters or forms, and a late fee will be applied to your account.
- You will not be withdrawn from classes for non-payment, and you are responsible for paying all fees.
- You will not be able to register into a future term until all outstanding fees are paid.
Information for international students
- Full fees are due prior to registration.
- If full fees are not paid by the fee deadline, you will not be able to select a timetable or register into classes. If there is an outstanding balance on your account (due to registering in extra courses or other unpaid fees) after day 10, a late fee will be applied to your account.
- If the courses you register into result in extra fees being assessed to your account (overload fees, OntarioLearn fees, etc.), they must be paid by the eleventh day of the term.
- Failure to pay these additional fees by the eleventh day of the term will result in your account being put on hold and you not being able to access any letters or forms.
- You will not be withdrawn from classes for non-payment, and you are responsible for paying all fees.
- You will not be able to register into a future term until all outstanding fees are paid.
Review additional information for recipients of OSAP and other financial aid programs, or sponsored students.
How much are my tuition fees?
To learn more about tuition fees, visit the tuition and ancillary fees page or check your account balance in Banner.
Late fees
If your full tuition fees are not paid by the deadline, late fees will apply.
- Domestic late fee: $150
- International late fee: $500
When are the full tuition fee deadlines?
| Term | Fee deadline (domestic students) | Fee deadline (international students) |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | May 21, 2024 | March 28, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | Sept. 17, 2024 | Aug. 1, 2024 |
| Winter 2025 | Jan. 20, 2025 | Nov. 28, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 | May 20, 2025 | March 27, 2025 |
How do I pay my fees?
Review methods of payment outlined below to pay your full tuition fees at Georgian College.
Methods of payment
Credit card payments (deposit only)
Your minimum non-refundable tuition deposit may be paid by credit card.
You can make your tuition deposit payment from your Banner account under the fee payment section. For the balance of your fees, you can pay through your financial institution.
Note: Georgian is unable to accept full fee payments by credit card or personal/company cheque. See bank payment information to follow.
Canadian bank payments
Bank payments can be made via telephone, online banking, or in person at your branch.
- Add payee: Georgian College FEES
- Account number: Nine-digit student ID number
- Payments made at the bank on the day of the deadline will be considered on time.
- Please allow three business days for your payment to be received by Georgian College.
Please note: Only the “Georgian College FEES” option will deposit funds to pay your fees. The selection of “Georgian College ONEcard” is strictly for purchasing goods and services at any of the ONEcard partnered locations.
International payment processors
Georgian College has partnered with international education payment processors to make tuition payments easier and faster for international students. You are offered excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in your home currency (in most cases). In addition, the posting of the payment into your Georgian College account will be faster, and you will be notified via email when it is received.
CIBC International Student Pay
With the CIBC International Student Pay secure online portal, you can now make arrangements to pay your student fees in your preferred currency from anywhere in the world at any time.
- Access the CIBC International Student Pay secure web portal
- Select your country of payment and the payment amount in CAD ($)
- Pick your preferred method of payment and in your preferred currency
- Enter your student and payer details and click “Submit”
If you have further questions regarding CIBC International Student Pay, please contact studenthelp@cibc.com or watch a tutorial video.
Flywire
Making an international payment is fast, simple and cost effective when you’re using Flywire.
Domestic students are also welcome to use Flywire
- Review the payment options and select your preferred method
- Enter your personal details & payment info
- Receive your payment instructions then send payment via your preferred method
- Track and confirm your payment
Information for students receiving OSAP or other funding
All students on OSAP or other financial aid programs are required to pay the minimum non-refundable deposit ($250) in order to register for courses. You will not receive your OSAP funding until you have paid at least the minimum tuition deposit and commenced classes.
Apply for OSAP at least eight weeks prior to the start of your academic year to ensure payments are received prior to the deadline. Funds must be received from OSAP by the eleventh day of the term. A $150 late fee will be added to domestic students’ accounts for any balance outstanding beyond the eleventh day.
Please note, if you select the “don’t pay fees on my behalf” box on your OSAP application, it is your responsibility to pay your tuition by the eleventh day of the term. Special consideration may be given to those who have completed all OSAP documentation at least eight weeks prior to the term start and for reasons beyond their control if they do not receive their funding by day 11.
Sponsorships
A student can be sponsored by a third-party such as a government agency, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employer or any organization. Sponsors are when a third-party agrees to pay all or part of the student’s tuition and related fees directly to Georgian. This type of financial support allows students to focus on their studies without the immediate burden of covering their educational expenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors are required to provide the following information for each sponsored student prior to the fee deadline. Information includes:
- student name, student number, student email address and program
- explanation of the sponsorship
- amount sponsored
- how and when fees will be paid to Georgian
- duration of the sponsorship
Sponsors can upload their supporting documents through the sponsorship form linked below. Invoices will issued after day 10 of the semester.
Students
Students are responsible for providing their sponsors with:
- student name, student number, student email address and program
- their tuition fee amount . You can find this information on the Tuition and ancillary fees page.
- completing a signed Consent to release and exchange information form.
Your student account will be updated to reflect the sponsorship. You’ll be able to register for courses without delay. Late fees will not apply, as long as the sponsor is covering your full fees. If your fees are only partially covered by your sponsor, you are responsible for paying the remaining amount owing.
Make sure your sponsor has submitted the form prior to the fee deadline to ensure a smooth registration process.
Next steps: What else should I know?
Now that you have a better understanding of your fees and payments, here are some next steps.
How much do I owe for the upcoming term
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Find out about refunds
In the event that Georgian College needs to provide a refund for tuition or course cancelations, here’s what you need to know.
Have questions about paying your fees at Georgian?
Contact the Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar offers remote and in-person services to students in all campuses Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 705.722.1511
Fax: 705.722.5118
Read our frequently asked questions
We’ve prepared some frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) to help you further understand your student fees.
