Fees

Academic fees are charged on a per credit basis. The fee covers registration, tuition and ancillary fees as follows:

Please note that the following fees are subject to change.

*BUSAC - Brock University Students Administrative Council

⁺ OPIRG - Ontario People's Interest and Research Group

**OUSA - Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance

There is a $1 charge per registered student in the Fall/Winter Session as per the agreement with BUSU and the Rosalind Blauer Day Care Centre.

Students who are not Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, international students sponsored by CIDA or who do not have diplomatic privileges, will pay the visa student fee.

Health Services Fees:

In addition to the academic fee, any Canadian citizen or landed immigrant taking three or more credits in the Fall/Winter Session will be required to pay a non-refundable health services fee of $20. Students paying the international (visa) student fee must pay the non-refundable health services fee. Students with special needs carrying fewer than three credits should contact the Services for Students with

disABIITIES Office regarding their eligibility for the health services fee. This fee covers the operating costs of the health facilities on campus. Residents of Quebec may be eligible for OHIP coverage and should inquire at Health Services for details.

Health Insurance Fee (BUSU):

As a result of the referendum in Spring 2001, the Brock University Students' Union (BUSU) is now offering an extended Health Plan to all students who are enrolled in the equivalent of 3 or more full credits in September and are contributing to BUSU fees. This program is mandatory and provides coverage for 80% of prescription drugs and a variety of other physio and chiropractic programs. Details of the Health Plan can be found on the BUSU website (http://www.busu.net) or at the Health Plan office located in the Students' Center.

The fee for the plan is $110. Students that already have comparable coverage will have the opportunity to waive this fee (details of this process are available on-line as well). It is each student's responsibility to determine their status with regards to the BUSU extended Health Care Plan; be sure to make an informed decision.

Payment of Fees:

All fees are due and payable at Confirmation of Registration at which time students must have sufficient funds to pay at least the minimum instalment of tuition fees. The first instalment is approximately 70 percent of the total fee.

Students taking three or more full credits (six or more half credits) may pay the minimum installment. Those taking less than three credits must pay in full at registration. Therefore, for the Spring and Summer sessions, when the course load is normally under three credits, fees must be paid in full at Confirmation of Registration.

The method of payment used may be cash, personal cheque, money order, or you may remit your payment via telephone banking or internet banking through most major financial institutions.. Credit cards are not accepted for fee payment.

Payment Due Dates

Students must be prepared to pay at least the minimum installment at Confirmation of Registration. If you choose to pay only the minimum installment at registration, a one time carrying charge will be levied on the outstanding balance on November 2, 2001, at a rate of $3 per $100 (or part) owing. You can avoid these charges by paying outstanding charges in full by November 1, 2001. Otherwise, the balance of your tuition and related fees including carrying charges is due in full by January 31st, 2002.

Please note that Statements of Account are not automatically mailed after each transaction. If you add courses after confirmation of registration you are financially responsible for these courses without further notice. Fees must be paid

by the above noted deadlines or service charges will be applied. Failure to receive a bill does not excuse you from the responsibility of payment. Students are academically and financially responsible for all courses in which they register and the fee incurred unless they officially withdraw by the appropriate University deadlines.

Students registering in September for Winter Term (duration 3) courses only are still liable for the minimum payment. This will ensure your place in the course. If you do not wish to pay for the courses until January then you will be subject to the carrying charge.

Regardless of the date on your cheque, unless it is received in the Finance Office by the specified dates, you will be subject to the service charge. Payment in person during regular hours will ensure date of payment. As well, there is an after-hours drop box located on the 12th floor, Schmon Tower. Only cheques may be left in this box. No receipt is issued.

Specific services charge dates:

The last date for paying the second installment of fees without carrying charges is November 1, 2001. Carrying charges are assessed November 2, 2001 at a rate of $3.00 per each $100 or part owing.

If your fees are not paid in full by January 31, 2002, you will be subject to service charges. Service charges are assessed on the first business day of each month from February through September, at a rate of $1.50 per each $100 or part owing. Please note that FSeptember's last date without service charges is August 29, 2002 and that charges are assessed on August 30, 2002.

Tuition Fees at Withdrawal

Withdrawal notification, in writing after the closing of BIRT, must be received in the Office of the Registrar by the dates noted below for the 2001-2002 Fall/Winter Session. Discontinuing attendance at classes, notification to the instructor or stopping payment on a cheque presented at registration does not constitute official withdrawal. The tuition credit schedule is as follows:

*Credit to be applied to your account. Refunds are only mailed if your account is paid in full at the time of withdrawal.

Withdrawal Charges:

From September 10 through to September 21, 2001, there are no charges for course changes or drops on duration 1 and 2 courses. Similarly, there is no penalty for course changes or drops on duration 3 courses up to January 18, 2002. After September 21, a withdrawal charge will be levied on duration 1 and 2 courses. Withdrawal credits are based on the dates and percentages outlined above. After January 18 a withdrawal charge will be levied on duration 3 courses as specified in the chart above.

No refunds will be given after January 18, 2002, for duration 1 courses; after November 2, 2001, for duration 2 courses; and after March 8, 2002, for duration 3 courses.

Seniors: Students 60 years of age or older by the first week of class will be required to pay the regular tuition fee. However, a tuition waiver will be available at the Fee Payment Desk during Confirmation of Registration. Seniors opting for a tuition waiver will still be liable for the ancillary portion of the fees. The ancillaries total $56.88 per full credit plus the health fee (if applicable) and day care building fee. (This amount is subject to change.)

Unpaid Accounts: No student having an outstanding account with the University will receive a degree or a statement of final grades, or have any such statement furnished to parties outside the University until the debt has been cleared to the University's satisfaction. Final grades may only be released by the Office of the Registrar. Also, future registration will be prohibited.

O.S.A.P.: Students expecting to receive assistance through the Ontario Student Assistance Program must file their application with the Financial Aid Office no later than June 30. Students who apply after this date and who have not received written confirmation that their applications have been processed must pay the required fees at registration.

Residence Fees: In 2000-2001 the residence rates for room and board averaged about $5200 depending on the type of accommodation and meal plan.

Other Fees:

Course Audit Fee: The charge for auditing a course is 50% of the normal course fee or the withdrawal charge at the time of the change to audit status, whichever is greater.

U.H.I.P.: As of July 1, 1994, foreign students were no longer covered by OHIP. Therefore, all foreign students are required to pay for the mandatory health insurance plan UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) at Confirmation of Registration. For detailed information relating to this plan contact Brock's Health Services.

Please note that not all additional fees have been noted in the fee section of the Calendar. Please consult the course description for further information on applicable charges.

Finance Office: The Finance Office is located on the 12th floor of the Schmon Tower. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Inquiries concerning fees may be addressed in person at the above location or by phone at (905) 688-5550, extensions 3286, 3806, 4260, 3250, 3492 and 3283.