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Your Future is Within
Reach!
 College
can be a wonderful investment that pays large dividends in your
working and personal life. However, it requires a significant investment.
There are many programs in place to assist you with the payment
of expenses related to a college education and to get you started
on your new career path.
In Ontario, the tuition for a college education is about half as
expensive as university tuition.
Tuition and Fees (2003-2004)
Programs which are less than or greater than two semesters will
have the fees adjusted.
Tuition* $1,820.00
Ancillary Fee 538.00
TOTAL $2,358.00
*Tuition for BAA in Human Services Management and Collaborative
Nursing Degree program is $4110.00 plus $538.00 ancillary fees.
Fees are established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
and are subject to change.
For more details, visit our College Costs
page.
Flexible Payment Options
Pay it all and save! Make a full payment when fees are due in July,
and avoid the $50 administrative fee for deferred payment.
Pay by semester...Fees due in two installments, in July and December.
A $50 non-refundable administrative fee will apply.
Four equal installments of $528...You can arrange payment by pre-authorized
debits to your bank account, withdrawn monthly from September through
December, plus initial payment of $150 by the due date.
Students receiving government student loans (e.g. OSAP) may have
their tuition fees deducted in two installments from their fall
and winter loan payments. Students must make the initial payment
of $150 by the due date.
What Other Costs Will There Be?
 Textbooks,
instruments and supplies vary in cost from $500 to $1,000 per year
in most programs. Most of these items are available through the
College bookstore.
Residence
or off-campus housing: approximately $300-$500 per month.
Be sure
to budget for other monthly expenses including food, transportation
and entertainment/spending money.
Financial Assistance
There is a range of financial assistance options to help ensure
you have the funds you need to succeed at Loyalist.
OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program)
Each year, over 200,000 post-secondary students receive more than
$1.6 billion in financial assistance from the Ontario Government
through OSAP. You can apply online at osap.gov.on.ca.
A limited number of applications are also available at colleges
and universities. The Ministry begins processing applications at
the beginning of June; the process takes about six weeks. Depending
on when you apply, you should know the amount of OSAP you are getting
by mid-July. To find out earlier, you can call the Ministry at 1-900-565-OSAP
($2 fee applies) or call the Loyalist College Financial Aid Office
after June 1st (no charge)
Student Bank Loans
Student loans are available through most chartered banks. Personal
loans usually require a co-signer. Apply as soon as you receive
your offer of admission.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships are available at Loyalist College –
be sure you apply!
Bursaries
Bursaries are non-repayable awards based on financial need. Applications
are available at the Financial Aid Office after the start of classes.
Academic Awards
Loyalist College recognizes academic excellence with a number of
academic awards, presented at the Fall Awards Ceremony each November
and at Convocation in June.
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