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To calculate the total fees owing graduate students must add together I: Tuition, II: Mandatory Ancillary Fees and III: Other Fees.
To fully estimate the financial resources required for graduate study, each graduate student must determine the fees to be paid for tuition, mandatory ancillary fees, other applicable fees, living expenses, etc. and the amount of graduate funding support provided (where applicable). Please refer to the Financial Information found at: http://www.brocku.ca/gradstudies/financial/
to assist you in determining your financial situation.
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| I: Tuition |
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| Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Economics and PhD |
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Graduate Fees are charged on a per term basis. All full-time students must pay for at least one full year (3 terms).
Canadian Fees
Full-time (per term)
$1,712.46
Part-time (per term)
$ 697.94
International Fees
Full-time (per term)
$4,497.29
Part-time (per term)
$1833.03
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| PhD in Education |
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Canadian Fees
Full-time (per term)
$1,763.84
Part-time (per term)
$881.92
International Fees
Full-time (per term)
$4553.81
Part-time (per term)
$2276.90
First Draft Fee:
The fee for full-time and part-time students who have completed all course work and submitted the first draft of the major essay or thesis will be $273.42 per term. The thesis or major paper must be completed within the academic term for which the first draft fee is assessed.
The First Draft Fee will be assessed once the student has submitted a signed copy of the First Draft Form approved by the student's graduate supervisor and Graduate Program Director.
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| Master of Education |
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Canadian Fees
Per full credit
$1,295.62
Per half credit
$647.81
International Fees
Per full credit
$2,712.83
Per half credit
$1,356.41
Continuous Registration Fee (Canadian and International) for EDUC 5F95, 5P90, 5P93
EDUC 5F95, 5P90, 5P93 - $273.42 per term
*The fee will be assessed for all per term registrations following the initial registration in these courses.
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| Master of Accountancy |
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Canadian Fees
$5,060.02 (per year)
International Fees
$13,506.81 (per year)
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| Master of Business Administration |
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Canadian Fees
$728 per half-credit
International Fees
$1,716 per half-credit
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| Master of Applied Disability Studies |
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$1,000 per half-credit
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| International Cohort Programs |
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| International Master of Accountancy (IMAcc) |
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$27,000 (including all required textbooks)
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| International Master of Business Administration (MBA ISP) |
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$35,500 (including all required textbooks)
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| International Master of Education (MEd ISP) |
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$20,000 CAN
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| International Master of Science Biotechnology (MSc BTEC ISP) |
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$30,500 CAN
* Note: Ancillary fees (not including UHIP) are included in program fee
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| International Master of Arts Teaching English as a Second Language |
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(MA TESL ISP)
$16,000 CAN
*Note: Ancillary fees (not including UHIP) are included in program fee
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| II: Mandatory Ancillary Fees |
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| Mandatory University Ancillary Fees |
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Health Services Fee
A non-refundable Health Services Fee, which covers the operating costs of the health facilities on campus will be charged in the Fall/Winter as follows:
Full-time student, Canadian or Landed Immigrant $22.14
Part-time student, Canadian or Landed Immigrant $11.07
International Students $22.14 (Full-time and Part-time)
Spring Health Services Fee:
Full-time students, Canadian or Landed Immigrant $5 (M.Ed students taking 1.5 credits or more in the Spring session)
International Students $5 (Full-time and Part-Time)
Athletics (non-refundable)
Full-time $12.03 per term
*Note: this fee is included in the per course fee for MEd students.
Capital Cost of the Student/Community Centre for Health and Fitness
Full-time $30 per term
Part-time $15 per term
* Note this fee is included in the per course fee for MEd students.
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| Mandatory Graduate Students Association Ancillary Fees |
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Graduate Students Association Fee
The Graduate Students' Association (GSA) is a student organization that represents the interests of all graduate students at Brock University. The GSA is administered by an executive which is elected each April for the coming year. At registration, all graduate students at Brock become members of the GSA by virtue of a fee paid with tuition. These proceeds help to support the GSA administration fees and operating costs throughout the year. Please consult the GSA website for further information: http://www.brocku.ca/gsa
Full-time $10 per term
Part-time $5 per term
Graduate Students Association Services Fee
In February 2005, the GSA membership voted to establish new yearly fee to enable the GSA to provide extended services (e.g. Ombudsmen, Travel Fund etc. ) to its membership extended services. Please consult the GSA website for further information: http://www.brocku.ca/gsa
Full-time or Part-time $22.50 (Paid with fall tuition fees or at point of initial registration for the Fall/Winter session)
Canadian Federation of Students Membership
In March 2004 graduate students at Brock voted to become members of the Canadian Federation of Students. Please consult the GSA website for further information regarding the CFS and the services it provides: http://www.brocku.ca/gsa/
Full-time $6.87 per term (Fall & Winter term)
Part-time $3.44 per term (Fall & Winter term)
Comprehensive Health & Drug Plan
In April 2003 graduate students passed a referendum in favour of negotiating a health plan for full-time students. All full-time graduate students are automatically assessed the health plan fee with their tuition. Part-time students may opt into the plan. Please consult the GSA website for further details: http://www.brocku.ca/gsa/
Full-time students
Single $128.54
Family $278.62
Part-time students
Single $189.21
Family $411.42
Universal Transit Bus Pass Fee (U-Pass)
Graduate students at Brock passed a referendum in April 2003 in favour of participating in the U-Pass program. The U-Pass is valid from Sept. 1-April 30. Please consult the GSA website for further details: http://www.brocku.ca/gsa/
Full-time students: $147.00 (Paid in full with fall tuition fees or at point of initial registration in the Fall/Winter session)
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| III: Other Fees |
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Late Registration Fee $50
Thesis Processing Fee (MA, MSc, PhD) $73 (Additional bound copies are $10)
Thesis Processing Fee (MEd) $73 Project Processing Fee $30 (Additional bound copies are $15 cost of mailing included)
Inactive Fee $100
Confirmation of Enrolment Letters $15
Off-Campus Work Permit Program Verification Form $5
Letters of Permission $25
Application to Graduate $35
Reinstatement Fee $75
English Language Placement Test $50
MBE Work Placement Administration Fee $2,000 ($600 non-refundable for ECON 5N90, $700 for each of ECON 5N01 and 5N02)
Non-degree Graduate Student Fee $688 per half-credit (Canadian Fee) (no ancillary fees charged), $1764 per half credit (International Fee)
Audit Fee $344 per half-credit
Changes to Student Visa Status
International students studying on student visas (study permits) whose immigration status changes or those who may be eligible for the regular tuition fees but are charged the international student fees, must present official documentation to the Office of Graduate Studies. To affect a change in fees for a particular academic term, the documentation must be presented prior to November 1 for Fall term, February 1 for Winter term and June 30 for Spring term.
UHIP for International Students
As of July 1, 1994, international students were no longer covered by OHIP insurance. Therefore, all international students are required to pay for the mandatory health insurance plan UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan). Single person coverage for 12 months from September 2006 to August 2007 is $684.00. For detailed information relating to this plan please contact Brock's Office of International Services
http://www.brocku.ca/international
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| IV. Payment of Fees |
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| Master of Accounting, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Economics, Master of Science and Doctoral Programs |
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Fees for full-time and part-time students are on a term-by-term basis and are due at the time of registration for each term.
For those students receiving external or internal funding, the funding will be processed through the student financial account and applied first against tuition and ancillary fees, the balance, where applicable, is given to the student in the form of a lump sum payment by cheque.
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Fees are payable in full by the due date for each term as published in the MEd Web Registration guide. See: http://www.brocku.ca/registrar/guides/masterofed/feepayment.html
Non-payment of Fees and PenaltiesRegistration will not be processed unless all previous debts to the University have been paid.
Full-time and part-time students who have not paid their fees by the prescribed due dates will be assessed service charges on the outstanding balance. These charges will continue to be assessed on the unpaid balance at monthly intervals. (At a rate of $3 per $100 or part owing.)
It is sometimes not possible to invoice students for all fees owing once per term thus as a result students may receive multiple invoices per term. All balances must be paid in full in each term or special payment arrangements made with Finance in order for a student to be eligible to proceed.
Failure to comply with University regulations regarding payments owed to the University may result in the cancellation of the student's registration or withdrawal from the program. This process does not reduce the amount of fees owing or waive the University's legal right to collect outstanding fees.
Academic sanctions are applied to any student who has an outstanding financial obligation to the University. The following sanctions will be imposed:
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denial of registration for a term |
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withholding academic results |
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not issuing academic transcripts |
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withholding degree |
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The above sanctions shall be in force until such time as indebtedness has been cleared to the satisfaction of the University.
Payment Options:
1.Via Internet, telephone or ATM
Banking services at Scotia Bank, Royal Bank, CIBC, Bank of Montreal, TD Canada Trust and most Ontario Credit Unions. Payment should show on your account within 24-48 hours.
2. In person at any branch of the above financial institutions except Credit Unions. Payment should show on your account within 5 business days.
3. Mail cheque or money order to the address listed on your statement. Payment should show on your account within 10 business days.
Please note you may view your financial account on-line through the University Portal, http://www.brocku.ca and access the Student Self Service page for access to Financial History.
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| Tuition Fees at Withdrawal |
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Withdrawal notification, in writing, must be received by the Office of Graduate Studies by the dates noted below for the 2006-2007 academic year. Discontinuing attendance at classes, notification to the instructor, or stopping payment on a cheque presented at registration, does not constitute official withdrawal.
SPRING SESSION 2006:
Duration 5
100%
April 24 - May 1
70%
May 2 - May 9
60%
May 10 - May 17
50%
May 18 - May 25
40%
May 26 - June 2
30%
June 3 - June 9
20%
June 10 - June 16
0%
No refund after July 16th
FALL/WINTER 2006-2007:
100%
Duration 2 - Sep 7 to Sept 14
Duration 3 -Jan 8 to Jan 15
70%
Duration 2 - Sept 15 to Sept 22
Duration 3 - Jan 16 to Jan 23
60%
Duration 2 Sept 23 to Oct 2
Duration 3 Jan 24 to Jan 31
50%
Duration 2 - Oct 3 to Oct 10
Duration 3 - Feb 1 to Feb 8
40%
Duration 2 - Oct 11 to Oct 18
Duration 3 - Feb 9 to Feb 16
30%
Duration 2 - Oct 19 to Oct 26
Duration 3 - Feb 17 to Mar 2
20%
Duration 2 - Oct 27 to Nov 2
Duration 3 - Mar 3 to Mar 9
0%
Duration 2 - No refund after November 2
Duration 3 - No refund after March 9
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| Master of Education |
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Credits to tuition fees for withdrawal from courses is based on various dates throughout the session on a percentage basis. The schedule of credits for each academic term is published in the MEd Web Registration guide.
Please refer to fee information above.
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| Master of Accountancy |
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Full-time
If a full-time student registered in the program withdraws during the first month of the term they will receive a credit equal to 1/3 of the tuition fee. They will also receive a full credit for any subsequent terms for which they were charged or paid. Mandatory ancillary fees may be non-refundable.
If a full-time student withdraws one month or later after a term begins, they will not be entitled to a credit for that term, but will receive a credit for any subsequent term for which they have been charged or paid. The official withdrawal date is when the Office of Graduate Studies receives official written notification. Please see
http://www.brocku.ca/gradstudies/forms/
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| Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Economics and Doctoral Programs |
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If a graduate student, registered in one of their first three terms, withdraws during the first month of any of those terms, they will have their account credited 1/3 of the total tuition fees for that term. A full credit will be given for any subsequent terms for which they were charged or paid. The official withdrawal date is when the Office of Graduate Studies receives official written notification. Please see
http://www.brocku.ca/gradstudies/forms/
If students withdraws one month or later after the term begins, they will not be entitled to a credit for that term but will receive a credit for any subsequent term for which they have been charged or paid. The official withdrawal date is when the Office of Graduate Studies receives official written notification. Please see
http://www.brocku.ca/gradstudies/forms/
**Graduate students who are receiving either internal or external graduate funding, and withdraw from the university, will be have their student financial accounts assessed on a pro-rata basis to the nearest month for all fellowship/scholarship funds received and will be informed of the amount of funds they owe or will receive as refunds. Students should contact Charlotte Sheridan, Associate Director, Office of Graduate Studies, csherida@brocku.ca for additional information.
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