The Office of Financial Services at NSCAD determines, charges, and collects all student-related fees and expenses. All financial arrangements must be approved by the Office of Financial Services. All questions regarding such arrangements should be directed to that office.

Office of Financial Services4th Floor
5163 Duke Street
NSCAD University
Halifax, NS  B3J 3J6

Phone: (902) 494-8222
Fax: (902) 429-4925
E-Mail: nscad.ca
Hours: 8 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday

All NSCAD students pay their tuition and other academic and miscellaneous fees through the Office of Financial Services.

NSCAD students applying for Canada Student Loans and provincial student loans must have the loans made out to NSCAD University as the official Institution of Record. 

Methods of Payment

1. Cheque (current dated) from a Canadian financial institution made payable to NSCAD
2. Bank or Postal Money Order in Canadian funds
3. payable to NSCAD
4. Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, or AMEX)
5. Interac (in person only)

Or, if Eligible:$100 deposit on tuition, with

1. VISA, MasterCard or AMEX number for semester  payment, or
2. Post-dated cheque for semester payment, or
3. Copy of Student Loan document

Note
Students are responsible for keeping their accounts current, and should check on their account status regularly by contacting Student Accounts at the Office of Financial Services (nscad.ca).  Students are required to have all outstanding fees paid in full prior to beginning a new academic year.

2009-2010 Tuition Fees, Payment and Refund Deadlines

All fees are subject to change and updated information may be obtained directly from the Office of Student and Academic Services or Student Accounts Office.

All fees are payable at the time of registration for each semester. Exceptions to this requirement may be granted only upon satisfactory arrangement with Student Accounts.

In addition to tuition and other expenses (including books and supplies), some courses have a required materials fee.

It is the student’s responsibility to comply with the financial regulations and payment schedules of the University. Registration is regarded as incomplete until all fees have been paid in full. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in cancellation of enrolment at the University.

Students should note that Financial withdrawl Dates (and subsequent charges) are different from Academic Withdrawl Dates

Late Payment Interest and FeeIn addition to interest levied (annual interest rate of prime, plus 1% on all outstanding accounts over 30 days) a Late Payment Fee of $50.00 will be levied upon students for late payment of outstanding fees immediately following each tuition due date: September 30 / January 31 / May 31 / July 31.

Letter of Permission Tuition FeesStudents taking courses at neighbouring Metro Universities on a Letter of Permission should consult with the Assistant Registrar or Office of Financial Services regarding fee payment while on Letter of Permission.

Course Material FeesStudents are expected to provide materials for their classes.  In most cases, these materials can be purchased from the NSCAD Supply Store.  However, in some cases, due to the nature of the materials and the economy of bulk purchasing, materials will be purchased by the University and made available to students from the department or instructor.   Students registered in courses for which such bulk purchasing is done will be required to pay a Materials Fee.  In such cases, the amount of the Materials Fee will be published in the course outline distributed at the first class meeting, and the amount will be automatically charged to the student’s account.

Additional Fees

Late Registration Fee: $50.00To be levied upon returning students who register for the next term following each Credit Priority Period. Credit Priority dates will be available on the NSCAD website under Current Students, and through the Office of Student and Academic Services. 

The fee will be levied immediately following the last working day of the month in which the semester starts: September 30 / January 31 / May 31 / July 31.

Late Payment Fee: $50.00To be levied upon students for late payment of outstanding fees immediately following the tuition due dates: September 30 / January 31 / May 31 / July 31.

Re-Entry Fee: $30.00Charge to be levied upon students re-entering after an absence of two or more semesters.  The fee will be activated upon submission of a Re-Entry form (available on the NSCAD website) requesting return to active status.

Transcripts:  Unofficial $5.00
Official:  $10.00
Rush (official or unofficial) $20.00 (Less than 24 hours, staff availability permitting)
 
Other Charges and Fees

• Courier Fee: Charge of courier plus $5.00 administrative fee
• Duplicate Tax Receipt: $5.00
• Replacement ID card:  $10.00
• NSF cheques returned by bank: $15.00
• Late Payment:  annual interest rate of prime, plus 1% on all outstanding accounts over 30 days
• PLAR Assessment: $75 per 3 credits

Senior Citizen DiscountThe university offers a 40% discount to senior citizens (60+) enrolled in undergraduate courses.