Tuition and fee amounts are reviewed annually. See the Tuition and Related Fees Procedure for more information.
All amounts listed are in Canadian currency.
2023-2024
Tuition deposit
Applicants who receive an offer of admission are required to pay a non-transferable tuition deposit to hold a seat in a program. The deposit must be paid before the deadline specified in the offer of admission. The tuition deposit is applied to the first term’s tuition.
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| Tuition deposit | $400 | $1000 |
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Students who cancel their enrolment at least 30 days before the start date of their program are eligible for a 50% refund. The entire tuition deposit is non-refundable after that date. If a student’s study permit application is denied and the Office of the Registrar is notified one or more days before the start of a program, a student is eligible to receive a refund of fees, less 25% of the tuition deposit. Proof of sponsorship or confirmation of Foundational Learner Assistance Program funding may be accepted instead of the tuition deposit. |
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Tuition fees
Tuition fees are assessed on a per credit basis according to the program in which you are enrolled.
2024-2025
Tuition deposit
Applicants who receive an offer of admission are required to pay a non-transferable tuition deposit to hold a seat in a program. The deposit must be paid before the deadline specified in the offer of admission. The tuition deposit is applied to the first term’s tuition.
| Domestic | International | |
| Tuition deposit | $400 | $1000 |
|
Students who cancel their enrolment at least 30 days before the start date of their program are eligible for a 50% refund. The entire tuition deposit is non-refundable after that date. If a student’s study permit application is denied and the Office of the Registrar is notified one or more days before the start of a program, a student is eligible to receive a refund of fees, less 25% of the tuition deposit. Proof of sponsorship or confirmation of Foundational Learner Assistance Program funding may be accepted instead of the tuition deposit. |
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Tuition fees
Tuition fees are assessed on a per credit basis according to the program in which you are enrolled.
Program and course fees
2023-2024
Digital resource fee $7 per course $21 max per term
Fee to cover the cost of digitizing course materials, online video streaming, access to online college-created resources and open education resources, and curriculum renewal.
Proctoring fee $31 per exam
Students in participating online sections will pay for proctoring as part of their Tuition & Fees.
Program and supplies fee See 2023/24 course fees
Covers the anticipated cost for materials and supplies that are essential to the completion of a program or course of study (online or in person). This may include materials used in a classroom, software licenses, technology support, lab supplies and apparel, guest speakers, or other materials or supplies that the college provides. Fee amounts vary by course.
Registrarial and student service fee $44 per course $132 max per term
Charged to all full- and part-time registered students, this fee covers the following services (available to current and former NorQuest students, upon request):
- registrarial services
- student advisors available to students from apply to graduation
- Tutoring & Academic Coaching Services
- career education services - one-on-one appointments, career fair, networking techniques, LinkedIn profile review, career transition, digital skills badging
Student technology fee $12 per course $36 max per term
Helps address costs related to educational and information technologies that directly affect the learner experience including infrastructure (network, server, storage and telephony), software applications, etc.
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan $401 per year
All eligible students are enrolled in the student health and dental plans. Students are eligible if they are:
- part- or full-time registered in an eligible program
- self-funded (including those receiving student loans) or third-party funded
- under the age of 70 and live in Canada
Auditing and Health Care Aide Workplace students are not eligible.
Opting out
Students can opt out based on their personal situation. Students can choose to stay in one plan or choose to opt out of both plans. If you have another insurance plan, you can use the student plan in combination with that insurance plan for more coverage. You do not need proof of other coverage to opt out of the plan.
Period of coverage
Students receive 12 months of coverage from the first day of the month in which their opt-out deadline occurs.
The deadline to pay or opt out is the 14th day from the start date of your first class. See MyStudentPlan.ca for more information.
Students’ Association $55.75 per term
The Students' Association is mandatory for all eligible students. The following students are not assessed the fee:
- auditing students
- LINC students
- students enrolled in NorQuest College credit classes purchased through an external contract
- non-credit, continuing education students
The fee is payable at the start of the term.
U-Pass $180 per term
The U-Pass (or Universal Transit Pass) provides unlimited usage of regular transit service in the Edmonton region.
The U-Pass is mandatory for all eligible students. Full- and part-time NorQuest College students who have been assessed the Students’ Association fee and are taking classes within the Edmonton city limits are eligible for the U-Pass.
See U-Pass for more information on coverage and opting out.
Legal plan $18.75 per year
Students are eligible if they are:
- part- or full-time registered in an eligible program
- self-funded (including those receiving student loans) or third-party funded
- under the age of 70 and live in Canada
Auditing and Health Care Aide Workplace students are not eligible.
Period of coverage
Students receive 12 months of coverage from the first day of the month in which their opt-out deadline occurs.
The deadline to pay or opt out is the 14th day from the start date of your first class.
Other and incidental fees
Auditing fees 50% of tuition
Fees for auditing a course are 50% of the tuition, and the full cost for the program and supplies fee and book rental fee, if applicable. Auditing students are not assessed a Students' Association fee, registrarial fee, health and dental plan fee, or U-Pass fee.
Challenge exam fee50% of tuition + $56
See Challenge exams for more details.
| Change of login for MyMail/MyQuest (subject to review of circumstances) | $100 + GST |
| Clinical practice ID card replacement | $15 + GST |
| ID card replacement | $15 + GST |
Late penalty fee $100
Applied to a student account if payment is not received according to the college's tuition and fee payment schedule.
| Locker rental fee | $45 + GST per term |
| Non-sufficient funds cheque fee | $35 + GST |
| Replacement of non-credit documents | $25 + GST |
| T2202A duplicate or replacement (before 2009) | $15 + GST |
| Withdrawal reinstatement fee | $100 |
Program and course fees
2024-2025
Digital resource fee $7 per course $21 max per term
Fee to cover the cost of digitizing course materials, online video streaming, access to online college-created resources and open education resources, and curriculum renewal.
Proctoring fee $31 per exam
Students in participating online sections will pay for proctoring as part of their Tuition & Fees.
Program and supplies fee See 2024/25 course fees
Covers the anticipated cost for materials and supplies that are essential to the completion of a program or course of study (online or in person). This may include materials used in a classroom, software licenses, technology support, lab supplies and apparel, guest speakers, or other materials or supplies that the college provides. Fee amounts vary by course.
Registrarial and student service fee $44 per course $132 max per term
Charged to all full- and part-time registered students, this fee covers the following services (available to current and former NorQuest students, upon request):
- registrarial services
- student advisors available to students from apply to graduation
- Tutoring & Academic Coaching Services
- career education services - one-on-one appointments, career fair, networking techniques, LinkedIn profile review, career transition, digital skills badging
Student technology fee $12 per course $36 max per term
Helps address costs related to educational and information technologies that directly affect the learner experience including infrastructure (network, server, storage and telephony), software applications, etc.
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan $401 per year
All eligible students are enrolled in the student health and dental plans. Students are eligible if they are:
- part- or full-time registered in an eligible program
- self-funded (including those receiving student loans) or third-party funded
- under the age of 70 and live in Canada
Auditing and Health Care Aide Workplace students are not eligible.
Opting out
Students can opt out based on their personal situation. Students can choose to stay in one plan or choose to opt out of both plans. If you have another insurance plan, you can use the student plan in combination with that insurance plan for more coverage. You do not need proof of other coverage to opt out of the plan.
Period of coverage
Students receive 12 months of coverage from the first day of the month in which their opt-out deadline occurs.
The deadline to pay or opt out is the 14th day from the start date of your first class. See MyStudentPlan.ca for more information.
Students’ Association $63.75 per term
The Students' Association is mandatory for all eligible students. The following students are not assessed the fee:
- auditing students
- LINC students
- students enrolled in NorQuest College credit classes purchased through an external contract
- non-credit, continuing education students
The fee is payable at the start of the term.
U-Pass $180 per term
The U-Pass (or Universal Transit Pass) provides unlimited usage of regular transit service in the Edmonton region.
The U-Pass is mandatory for all eligible students. Full- and part-time NorQuest College students who have been assessed the Students’ Association fee and are taking classes within the Edmonton city limits are eligible for the U-Pass.
See U-Pass for more information on coverage and opting out.
Legal plan $18.75 per year
Students are eligible if they are:
- part- or full-time registered in an eligible program
- self-funded (including those receiving student loans) or third-party funded
- under the age of 70 and live in Canada
Auditing and Health Care Aide Workplace students are not eligible.
Period of coverage
Students receive 12 months of coverage from the first day of the month in which their opt-out deadline occurs.
The deadline to pay or opt out is the 14th day from the start date of your first class.
Other and incidental fees
Auditing fees 50% of tuition
Fees for auditing a course are 50% of the tuition, and the full cost for the program and supplies fee and book rental fee, if applicable. Auditing students are not assessed a Students' Association fee, registrarial fee, health and dental plan fee, or U-Pass fee.
Challenge exam fee50% of tuition + $56
See Challenge exams for more details.
| Change of login for MyMail/MyQuest (subject to review of circumstances) | $100 + GST |
| Clinical practice ID card replacement | $15 + GST |
| ID card replacement | $15 + GST |
Late penalty fee $100
Applied to a student account if payment is not received according to the college's tuition and fee payment schedule.
| Locker rental fee | $45 + GST per term |
| Non-sufficient funds cheque fee | $35 + GST |
| Replacement of non-credit documents | $25 + GST |
| T2202A duplicate or replacement (before 2009) | $15 + GST |
| Withdrawal reinstatement fee | $100 |