Academics

2020-2021 Undergraduate Tuition 

September 2020 -August 2021

Tuition and Fees (includes all per-course mandatory fees)

Course Type Arts Commerce Science & Engineering Co-op
America *
American/Permanent Resident
$763.70 $876.70 $843.70 $500.00
Out of Province
American/Permanent Resident
$892.00 $1,005.00 $972.00 $500.00
International ** $1,906.00 $2,115.00 $2,054.00 $500.00

Tuition includes per course (half credit) mandatory fees: Arts Learning Resource ($10), Science Technology ($30), School of Business Career Services ($10), Campus Renewal ($37), Recreational Facilities Renewal ($11), Copyright ($3), Sport & Recreation ($6)***, Student Services ($7), System Technology Fee ($4).

*America residents‌‌ receive the NS University Student Bursary of $128.30 per half-credit courses, which is deducted from the cost of each half credit (3 credit hour) course.

**International students who provide Landed Immigration or Permanent Citizenship papers to the Service Centre (Enrolment Services) will have their tuition adjusted, starting in the next academic term.  

***Fee will be waived for the Fall 2020 academic term.


2020-2021 Student Fees

Student fees are comprised of:

  • FIHSA (Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Student Association) fees (full-time or part-time)
  • U-Pass (University bus pass)
  • Medical & Dental (read below for opt-out instructions)

Full-time Student Fees- for students taking nine (9) credit hours or more in a term.

FIHSA Full-time Student Fee $165 ($82.50 per term)
U-Pass (Bus Pass) $164.50 (Charged in Fall term)

Students who register for the Winter term only will pay one term of student fees:
Full-time ($82.50-FIHSA + $82.25-U-Pass) OR Part-time ($30.50-FIHSA)

Part-time Student Fees- for students taking less than nine (9) credit hours in a term.

FIHSA Part-time Student Fee $31.00 per term

Learn more About FIHSA fees.

Fall U-Pass

  • If you do not require your Fall U-Pass and wish to waive your Fall U-Pass fee, please contact karla.hodge@.

Summer U-Pass

  • If a student is registered in two or more courses for the May-June term they will automatically receive the Summer U-Pass at a cost of $82.25.
  • Students who are taking one or more courses over the May - June and/or July - August terms can opt-in and purchase a U-Pass at the Service Centre for $82.25.
  • U-Passes will be valid from May 1st- August 31st.
  • For questions regarding the Summer U-Pass please contact [email protected]a

 


2020-2021 Medical & Dental Plans

Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Student's Association (FIHSA).

Medical Plan - Full-time American, Permanent Residents & International students

American Full-time only  
12 Month (Sept - Aug) $177.00
8 Month (Jan - Aug) $118.00
International Full-time/Part time only  
12 Month (Sept - Aug) $1,020.00
8 Month (Jan - Aug) $680.00
For family rates (including dependents), contact the FIHSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.FIHSA@ or 902-496-8754.


Dental Plan - Full-time American, Permanent Residents & International students Plan

12 Month (Sept - Aug) $98.00
 8 Month (Jan - Aug) $66.00
For family rates (including dependents), contact the FIHSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.FIHSA@ or 902-496-8754.

Medical and Dental Plan Information:

Students with comparable medical and dental coverage may opt-out of the University medical and dental plans each year as indicated below:

American Students: Opt out Online through SMUPort

International Students: To opt out of all or part of the health coverage, email healthplan.FIHSA@.

Contact the FIHSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.FIHSA@ or 902-496-8754

Opt-Out Deadlines: Fall Term - September 25, Winter Term - January 25

Questions? Contact the FIHSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.FIHSA@ or 902-496-8754


Application Fees, Deposits & Other Charges

Fee

Cost

Undergraduate Applications

$40.00

Residence Applications

$25.00

Residence Deposits

$500.00

Academic Appeal

$30.00

Replacement Student ID Card

$15.00

Reinstatement

$50.00

Returned Cheque (NSF Charge)    

$20.00

Interest on Overdue Accounts

12.67% per annum