Full-time: Fall-winter semester	$147.00
Student Union	$95.00
Students' contribution to Student Union building expansion program	$15.00
Capital Campaign Fund	$15.00
Class Dues, undergraduate	$3.00
Limited interest group fund	$2.00
Yearbook	$17.00

Full-time: Either fall semester or winter semester	$82.00
Student Union	$47.50
Students' contribution to Student Union building expansion program	$7.50
Capital Campaign Fund.	$7.50
Class Dues, undergraduate	$1.50
Limited interest group fund	$1.00
Yearbook	$17.00

 

Per 3h course

$5.00

An ASU sponsored health care plan was implemented following an affirmative referendum vote in February 1997. This extended health care plan supplements, not replaces, the provincial health care plan. The health plan fee is automatically included in tuition fees. Students may opt out of this plan by showing proof of other comparable health care coverage and signing a Waiver Form at the Health Plan office. This must be completed by September 30, 1998.

Single person, 12 months	$111.14
Family, 12 months	$242.08

An ASU sponsored health care plan was implemented following an affirmative referendum vote in February 1997. All international students, if unable to provide documented evidence of coverage under a Canadian provincial government plan or other comparable health care coverage to the Health Plan Administrator (by September 25, 1998), are automatically enrolled in the Acadia International Student Health Plan.

Single person, 12 months	$300.00
Family, 12 months	$675.00

Shared	$2475.00
Private	$2880.00
Super Single	$3240.00
Premium room	$3590.00
Optional Payment Method (see Payment of Fees section)	$20.00
Student residence care account	$15.00
Residence Council Fee	$40.00

Residence accommodation may only be booked to coincide with the academic semesters for which a student is registered.

Students in university residence:*

19 meals per week	$2120.00
15 meals per week	$2015.00
10 meals per week	$1915.00

*In addition to the above fees, residence students will pay an additional $250 as a Value Added Meal Plan available for use in the SUB Cafeteria, Mini-Mart and Axe Lounge. Any unused balance over $5.00 is refunded after the fall/winter session.

Students living off-campus:**

15 meals per week	$2015.00
10 meals per week	$1915.00
35 meal commuter plan (includes HST)***	$276.00
70 meal commuter plan (includes HST)***	$529.00

**The Value Added Meal Plan is available to off-campus students on an optional basis.

***These meal packages are non-refundable

Notes: The fees for fall or winter semesters only are provided based on occupancy and feeding days.

This sum, authorized by the Board of Governors, represents a non-refundable deposit collected from each student in residence and credited to his or her residence's Residence Care Account. All damages, unless billed to an individual or group, are charged against the appropriate Residence Care Account. Any unused balance, with interest, reverts to that Residence Council.

In those residences where it becomes apparent that there are insufficient funds in the Residence Care Account to cover damage charges, an additional $15 representing a non-refundable deposit will be collected from each student in that residence and credited to the residence's care account. Any unused balance, with interest, reverts to that Residence Council.

Damage to university property is charged to the student responsible.

Rooms will not be held beyond the first day of classes unless the Housing Office is notified, in writing, of late arrival.

The occupancy period is the published date for opening of the residences in each semester and 24 hours after the student's last examination in each semester. For graduating students rooms will be available at a daily rate from the last day of their examinations until after convocation. students who are required, for academic reasons, to remain on campus after completion of examinations at the end of the academic year, are required to pay additional room and board charges for the period that they remain in residence. Students with very special circumstances may, upon obtaining permission from the Student Accommodations Office, stay in residence upon completion of examinations, and are required to pay additional room and board charges for the period they are in residence. When applying for residence accommodation in excess of the normal occupancy period, the student agrees to conform with any requirements regarding residence occupancy and dining hall facilities necessary during the period involved.

Each student who registers at Acadia University in the Acadia Advantage program will be supplied with a notebook computer together with software and accessories at the beginning of the semester for which the student has completed registration. The students are to use the computer supplied to them only in connection with their attendance at Acadia University. The computers are owned by Acadia University and students may not sell, loan, lease or give the computer to anyone else. Students shall also not copy of permit anyone else to copy the software provided with the computer.

Students are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to the computer supplied to them, reasonable wear and tear excepted, unless the loss or damage is covered by warranty or insurance in which case students will still be responsible for any deductible payable under the terms of any insurance or warranty. The cost of replacing, repairing, or of any deductible shall be added to the student’s fees for that semester.

Students are also responsible for ensuring that any damage to the computer is brought to the attention of the Acadia University User Support Centre immediately, and that any damage is repaired only under the direction of or by the User Support Centre. If a computer is lost or stolen, the student is responsible for immediately reporting this to the Campus Safety and Security Office. Each student must also abide by Acadia University’s computer usage policies, as may be in force from time to time. Students shall return the computer supplied to them no later than 24 hours after the student’s last examination in each semester or immediately upon withdrawal from studies.

All fee calculations are made at registration without prejudice and are subject to confirmation and adjustment at a later date. In addition to the handling charge for any cheque returned, the return may result in cancellation of enrolment. Applications for Canada Student Loans (CSL) must be made two to three months prior to registration and through the Student Aid Office of the Department of Education in the province of permanent residence. In Nova Scotia: Student Aid Office, P O Box 2290, Stn. "M", Halifax, B3J 3C8. Approved applicants are issued a Certificate of Eligibility. This is subject to an assignment towards payment of fees at the time of approval by the university at registration. Second installments of loans are negotiated through a Schedule 2 form obtainable from the university and are also subject to an assignment towards payment of fees. These loans must then be negotiated at a chartered bank within one week of signing by the university. Students financing their education through scholarships, or through external sponsors must present proof of this at registration, or failing this have made prior arrangements to enable payment of amounts required at registration. Late arrangements for payment will result in interest being charged. Enrolment may be cancelled for non-payment of fees.

All fees are due and payable prior to or at registration.

1. A full-time student registered for the fall-winter semester, however, may pay fees in two installments.

1. Room charge: The Standard Payment Method will be applied unless the student specifically requests the Optional Payment Method at the time of registration. The method applied during the registration process will remain in use for the full year and is not subject to change during the year.

• Standard Payment Method--70% at September registration, 30% on the first day of classes in January.
• Optional Payment Method--Available at the student's option and subject to payment of the additional non-refundable $20 optional payment method fee, in full, at September registration: 50% at September registration, 50% on the first day of classes in January.

2. Other fees: 50% at September registration, 50% on the first day of classes in January.

1. A full-time student registered for either the fall or winter semester is required to pay fees as follows:

1. Room charge: 100% at September registration if attending fall semester; 100% at the first day of classes in January if attending winter semester

2. Other fees: same basis as room charge.

All fees are due and payable, in full, at registration.

Interest will be charged monthly at a rate of the then current Bank of Montreal prime plus 5%, on any outstanding balance as of the last working Thursday of the month following registration until such time as the account is paid in full.

Where a student has elected to pay fees in two installments, no interest will be charged on the second installment until the last working Thursday of the month following the first day of classes in January of that academic year.

1. not permitted to register again,
2. not permitted to receive or have sent an official transcript of their record,
3. not recommended for any degree or diploma, until the debt has been paid.

Regulations regarding cancellation and withdrawal

Students must complete an Academic Withdrawal Form, obtainable from the Registrar's Office, have it signed by their academic dean, and, if living in residence, must also complete a Residence Withdrawal Form, and return these to the Registrar's Office, at which time withdrawal becomes effective. These requirements apply at any time of the year, irrespective of the reason for withdrawal or whether the student is registered for one or two semesters.

Students ceasing their studies without completing withdrawal forms automatically incur academic course drop penalties and are not eligible for adjustments to their fees.

Students withdrawing from university during the academic year are charged for academic and student organization fees of 5% per week for each week or partial week of attendance, based upon information contained in the Academic Withdrawal Form. Students registered only in either the fall or winter semester are charged 10% per week. No academic fee adjustment is made after the tenth week in either fall or winter semester.

New student canceling room reservation (deposit not returned)	$100
Returning student canceling room reservation (processing fee charged)	$60

In addition to the above charges, the following will be assessed as applicable:

Returning student (1 August and subsequent)	$250
New student (Date residence open and subsequent)	$250
No Show Students - Cancellation Penalty	$40
Early Withdrawal from Residence Before Classes Begin Penalty	$250
Student will pay a daily rate for the occupancy period	$calculated

A student withdrawing from residence will pay a percentage of the full fall-winter residence fee in accordance with the information contained in the student’s completed Residence Withdrawal Form and the following table. The percentage charge in the table is applicable to the week or any part thereof, commencing with the day that classes begin.

A fall semester student or a winter semester student will not receive any refund after occupying the assigned room continuously up to any part of the fourth week of the academic term.

A fall-winter academic year student will not receive any refund after occupying the assigned room continuously up to any part of the twenty-fourth week of the academic year.

A fall-winter academic year student who leaves after the first term will be required to pay 70% of the annual fee.

Scholarship holders who withdraw from Acadia will have scholarship funds credited to their accounts on a prorated basis from the first week of classes in the first semester and calculated on the basis of a 30-week academic year.

Refunds will be given for the portion of the meal plan remaining from the date a student withdraws from residence or university. Refunds will not be given for meals not used by the student prior to withdrawing from residence or university.

Students withdrawing from courses must inform the Registrar's Office of this in writing. Withdrawal is effective the day the Registrar's Office receives this written information. Refunds and course withdrawal penalties are calculated as of this day. Non-attendance, or merely informing the instructor of intention to withdraw, is not accepted as equivalent to withdrawal.

Students are charged 5% of the course fee per lecture day for full courses and 10% of the course fee per lecture day for half courses. For these purposes a lecture day is three scheduled hours of class.

Students withdrawing from a course must inform the Division of Continuing Education in writing.

1. If notice is received before a lesson is submitted, a full refund less $25.00 administrative charge is made
2. If a withdrawal notice is received and fewer than 50% of the lessons have been submitted, a 50% refund is made
3. If a withdrawal notice is received and 50% or more of the lessons have been submitted, no refund is made
4. If a period of three months has elapsed since commencing a 6h course, or two months for a 3h course, no refund is made

Extensions to correspondence course completion dates may be obtained at a cost of $15 for a three-month extension, and $30 for a six-month extension. Extensions will be granted on a one-time basis only. Applications for extension will be accepted no later than 30 days prior to the completion date of the course. The extension period will commence on the first of the month following the normal completion date of the course.

Extensions may be obtained by completing an Extension Request Form or by writing to the Division of Continuing Education. The appropriate extension fee must accompany the request. Extension requests are subject to approval of the instructor and, if necessary, the appropriate dean.

Where a student is dismissed by the university from either, or both, residence or the university, the withdrawal regulations regarding academic fees, residence fees, scholarships and meal cards shall be applied in the same manner as for a withdrawal initiated by the student. The date upon which such dismissal takes effect will be the date used by the university for the purpose of determining the amount of these fees payable to the university by the student.

The Tuition and Education Credit Certificate, Income Tax T-2202A form, is provided by the Student Accounts Office and is mailed to the students’ permanent address in February.