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Fees

Fees (effective January 2010):

All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice. Currency Conversion. Fees are effective for the 2009/2010 academic year. Sample Budget for a First Year Business or Arts Student:

Budget estimates provided are for the first academic year (2 semesters/8 months) of university studies. Estimates are based on current economic data and will vary according to individual student expenditures.

School Costs
Application Fee $120.00
Tuition Fees (30 credits @ $420/credit) $12,600.00
Student Association and Canadian Student Federation Fees (30 credits) $101.40
Library, Technology, and Student Life Fees (30 credits @ $15/credit) $450.00
Student Publication Fee (30 credits @ $0.75/credit) $22.50
Student Medical and Dental Plan $179.00
Books and Supplies $1200.00
Subtotal $14,672.90
Living Costs
Homestay Application Fee $200.00
Airport Pick-Up Fee (Cost varies according to location) $62.00
Homestay ($800/month includes meals and laundry) $6400.00
Recreation and Public Transportation $1600.00
Medical Insurance $648.00
Subtotal $8860.00
Total Estimated Cost for a First Year Business or Arts Student $23,532.90

Fee Calculation Examples
To register for 9 credits (usually 3 courses) Fees To Register for 15 Credits Fees
Tuition $420 per credit x 9 credits $3780.00 Tuition $420 per credit x 15 credits $6300.00
Student Assoc. & CFS Levy (max) $56.42 Student Assoc. & CFS Levy (max) $81.90
Library, Technology and Student Life Fee $135.00 Library, Technology and Student Life Fee $225.00
Student Medical and Dental Plans $179.00 Student Medical and Dental Plans $179.00
Student Publication Fee $6.75 Student Publication Fee $11.25
Total to Pay $4157.17 Total to Pay $6797.15

Other credit combinations
12 credits 5480.56 16 credits 7234.68
19 credits 8547.27
13 credits 5921.09
17 credits 7672.21
20 credits 8984.80
14 credits 6359.62
18 credits 8109.74
21 credits 9422.33


Applied Science and Science and Selective Entry program students should budget for higher tuition costs as more credits are required in these programs.

Students from the U.S.A. should be aware that Kwantlen Polytechnic University is authorized to participate in the U.S. Federal Loans program. Kwantlen is also an approved institution by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.