| # Credits | x Per Course Tuition (based on 3-credit equivalents) | = Semester Tuition | Union Fee(TBD) | U-Pass
(fall/winter)
(TBD) | Health
Insurance
(TBD) | Total (TBD) |
| 3 | $687.60 | $687.60 | $32.86 | ---- | ------ | $720.46 |
| 6 | $687.60 | $1375.20 | $32.86 | ---- | ----- | $1408.06 |
| 9 | $687.60 | $2062.80 | $65.71 | $116.95 | $176.04* | $2421.50 |
| 12 | $687.60 | $2750.40 | $65.71 | $116.95 | $176.04* | $3109.10 |
| 15 | $550.08 | $2750.40 | $65.71 | $116.95 | $176.04* | $3109.10 |
| 18 | $458.40 | $2750.40 | $65.71 | $116.95 | $176.04* | $3109.10 |
MA/MDes/MFA
Activation Fee
| | $229.20 | | | | $229.20 |
* The Health Fee for students who begin in January or May is reduced. Please contact Student Accounts.
** Students who qualify for Nova Scotia residency may be eligible for reduced tuition. Please contact the Office of Finance (Business Office) or the Financial Aid Office.
| # Credits | x Per Course Tuition (based on 3-credit equivalents) | = Semester Tuition | Union Fee (TBD) | U-Pass
(Sept-April)(TBD) | International
Health
Insurance(TBD) | Total (TBD) |
| 3 | $1515.60 | $1515.60 | $32.86 | ---- | N/A | $1548.46 |
| 6 | $1515.60 | $3031.20 | $32.86 | ---- | N/A | $3064.06 |
| 9 | $1515.60 | $4546.80 | $65.71 | $116.95 | ** | $4729.46 |
| 12 | $1515.60 | $6062.40 | $65.71 | $116.95 | ** | $6245.06 |
| 15 | $1212.48 | $6062.40 | $65.71 | $116.95 | ** | $6245.06 |
| 18 | $1010.40 | $6062.40 | $65.71 | $116.95 | ** | $6245.06 |
MA/MDes/MFA
Activation Fee
| | $229.20 | | | | $229.20 |
** International Health Insurance Rates are: $236 per semester; or $472 September - April; or $650 September - August. Family Rate is $1595 per year.
| Fall 2010 | Fall Tuition Payment Due | Withdrawal = No Charges | Withdrawal = $100 admin fee, plus applicable fees** | Withdrawal = 50% tuition, plus applicable fees** | Withdrawal = 100% of all fees charged |
Full Semester,
14 weeks | September 30 | Up to September 10 | September 11 - 24 | September 25 - October 8 | October 9 |
Foundation Module 1,
7 weeks | September 30 | Up to September 10 | September 11 - 17 | September 18 - September 24 | September 25 |
Foundation Module 2,
7 Weeks | November 17 | Up to October 29 | October 30 - November 5 | November 6 - 12 | November 13 |
| WINTER 2011 | Full Tuition Payment Due | Withdrawal = No Charges | Withdrawal = $100 admin fee, plus applicable fees** | Withdrawal = 50% tuition, plus applicable fees** | Withdrawal = 100% of all fees charged |
Full Semester,
14 weeks | January 31 | Up to January 7 | January 8-21 | January 22 - February 4 | February 5 |
Foundation Module 1,
7 weeks | January 31 | Up to January 7 | January 8-14 | January 15- 21 | January 22 |
Foundation Module 2,
7 Weeks | March 23 | Up to March 4 | March 5-11 | March 12 - 18 | March 19 |
NOTES: Material fees for classes that are dropped after the term begins will be charged and will not be reversed without a signed material fee form from the instructor (see Financial Services or website for form). Bus Passes are charged the first day of classes and will be applied to students' accounts. There are no refunds without approval from the SUNSCAD office.
All new full-time International students (except for Exchange students) are required to purchase health insurance in Canada to be considered to have adequate coverage for Canadian medical services. This insurance must be purchased immediately upon arriving at NSCAD and before classes begin. No exemptions will be considered. In applying to and submitting a commitment fee to the University, International students agree to this requirement. Students who purchase only a semester plan (4 months) will not be permitted to register for the next (i.e. Winter) semester without purchasing further health coverage for the upcoming semester. Improved coverage is provided through purchase of the annual (12 month) plan, which covers a student until August 31, whether or not the student is registered at NSCAD. This coverage may not be used in the student’s home country.
| Term | Single | Family |
| 12 months | $650.00 | $1595.00 |
| 4 months | $236.00 | $580.00 |
The university offers a 40% discount to senior citizens enrolled in undergraduate courses.
The following budget itemizes typical expenses encountered by single students living away from home while attending the university. The figures represent estimates and are reported to provincial student aid offices as such. All students are advised to plan for the expenditure of the amounts indicated unless they have reason to believe that other amounts are more appropriate.
| Expense | One Semester | Two Semesters |
| Room & Board | $3650.00 | $7300.00 |
| Books, Supplies & Materials | $1250.00 | $2500.00 |
Miscellaneous
(Clothing, laundry, personal, recreation) | $600.00 | $1200.00 |
Local bus travel
(All full time NSCAD students will receive a
UPASS bus pass for HRM Transit, valid
from September-April) | $204.00 | $408.00 |
| Total | $5704.00 | $11,408.00 |