Fees

Application Fee

$100.00 (non-refundable & must be paid before application will be processed)

English for Academic Purposes Certificate

Intensive English Communication Program

Degree/Diploma Programs

TUITION FEES INCLUDE:

Non-Instructional Programming

• Recreational and cultural activities twice per month
  
• An academic and language support centre to help with your learning needs
• Canadian conversation partners
  

Instructional Programming

• Five levels of English for Academic Purposes courses from beginner to advanced are offered in Kelowna (English Essentials, Reading, and Writing)

• Beginner to Advanced levels of practical English communication skills, small class sizes, and volunteer work experience are offered in the Intensive English Communication Program at the Vernon Campus
  

Prices do not include student association fees (applicable to ESL for Academic Purposes and Degree/Diploma programs only).

FEE PAYMENT

When are my fees due?
What happens if I don’t pay on time?
Can I re-register if I’m removed from my courses for non-payment?
Why are fees due before classes begin?
What should I do if I’m being sponsored?
Are some programs paid in installments?
What should I do if I’m opting out of a Student Health and Dental insurance plan?
Other questions?

When are my fees due?

In general, full fees are due one week before classes begin.

For programs with courses that start at the beginning of a semester, your account must be paid in full by the fee payment deadline. If you add or change courses after the fee payment deadline resulting in additional charges to your account, you must also ensure that your account is paid in full by the deadline for payment of additional fees.

For programs that do not start at the beginning of the fall or winter semester, fees are due no later than one week before classes begin.

For trades and vocational programs that are 13 weeks or shorter in length, fees are due upon admission to the program.

For distance education courses, fees are due at the time of registration.

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What happens if I don’t pay on time?

Students who do not pay their fees on time will be removed from their courses and taken off waitlists. Those seats will be made available to other students.

Payment Options

If you wish to pay by CREDIT CARD, an authorization form is available for your use. Please note that OC accepts VISA and MASTERCARD only. We cannot accept credit card payment from applicants in Nigeria.
Download Credit Card Authorization Form

You can also make a BANK TRANSFER to OC's bank account at:

TD Canada Trust, 1633 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A8 CANADA
Transit # 02770 Bank #0004 Acct # 07891 5213102
SWIFT Code: T D O M C A T T T O R
Please make your payment payable to 'OKANAGAN COLLEGE'

Can I re-register if I’m removed from my courses for
non-payment?

Yes, if you do so before the end of the add/drop period and space still remains in the classes you want to take.

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Why are fees due before classes begin?

Historically, some students have paid their deposits to Okanagan College, registered in courses, decided not to attend, and have not notified us of their change in plans. When the date to pay fees occurred after the last day to register, seats held by these non-attendees were never available to other students. In order to give all students the best chance to get the classes they need, we need to remove students who won’t be attending, so fees are now due before classes begin.

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Are some programs paid in installments?

Yes. There are five programs that are not semester-based and are longer than 40 weeks. These programs are: Administrative Assistant, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Culinary Arts Certificate, Certified Dental Assistant, and Practical Nursing. If you are in one of these programs you may pay in two installments.

The deadline to pay the first installment is the same as the initial fee payment deadline of other programs. The amount of the first installment must be at least one-half of the tuition fees assessed plus all assessed ancillary fees.

The second installment must be the entire outstanding balance for the program. The payment deadline for the second installment is noon on January 29^th 2010 if your program started in September 2009, and noon on May 31^st 2010 if your program started in January 2010.

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Medical Coverage

All international students must have medical insurance for the time they are in Canada. International Education will arrange medical insurance for you as follows:

$1.75 per day – Student Guard – www.studentguard.com

If your study permit is less than six (6) months duration or you do not have a study permit, coverage for Student Guard can be extended on a daily basis to cover you for the time that you are in Canada. You will be charged for this medical insurance unless proof of other medical insurance is provided to us.

Student Guard insures students against the expense of medical service resulting from an illness or injury which first occurred while insured. This plan also covers prescriptions. Coverage for family members ($2.00 per day per person) is also available.

If you have medical insurance from your home country, and it covers visits to the doctor or to the hospital, you can pay for services from BC doctors and then claim the amount from your insurance company. Proof of medical insurance from home, translated into English, must be provided to the International Education office upon arrival at Okanagan College.

$54 per month – BC Medical

If your study permit is longer than six (6) months duration you must also apply for coverage under BC Medical Services which is operated by the BC Government. Your coverage will begin after you have been in the country for three (3) months. This coverage will continue while you remain in BC.

BC Medical insures medically required services provided by general practitioners, specialists and supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures. It does not include prescription coverage.

It takes about 90 days to process your BC Medical application, so you should apply for this as soon as you arrive in Canada.

Visiting a Doctor

For minor illnesses or injuries you should visit a “walk-in” clinic. You do not need to make an appointment. Most walk-in clinics are open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Check the yellow pages of the phone book under “Clinics” or your “Welcome to OC! Handbook” (page 11 & 12).

If you have Student Guard medical coverage, the three clinics listed below will accept the Student Guard card and bill Student Guard directly. Other walk-in clinics or doctor’s offices may ask you to pay for the office visit. You should ask for a detailed receipt and take it to the International office where they can help you complete the claim form, if needed.

If you have BC Medical you should show your care card to the receptionist and your visit will be billed directly to BC Medical.

Visiting the Hospital

You should only go to the Hospital if it is an emergency or if the walk-in clinics are closed and you can not wait until they re-open.

If you do not have BC Medical, the hospital will charge you $570 (non-resident fee). If you are covered for this in your home country you will need to pay the bill and keep the receipt. You should be able to get the money back from your insurance company at home. If you are covered under Student Guard you will need to submit a claim to them and they will pay the hospital directly.

If you have BC Medical, show your care card when you register so charges can be billed directly to BC Medical.

No Medical Insurance

If you do not have medical insurance the cost to stay or be treated in the hospital is very expensive. A visit to the emergency room will cost at least $570. If you are admitted it will cost about $3,000 per day. If you have surgery it will cost at least $2,000. Doctors will also charge you for their time.

Okanagan College Students’ Union Extended Medical and Dental

Mandatory for academic students

Students enrolled in university courses of at least nine contact hours per week are automatically enrolled in the Students’ Union Extended Health and Dental Plan. These fees are charged at the time of registration. This is a one-year plan with fees split between the fall and winter semesters. Coverage is from September 1 until August 31.

In order to waive the fees for this coverage a student must demonstrate equivalent coverage by another extended health and/or dental plan. Proof of such coverage must be provided within the first two weeks of classes. Students must fill in a waiver form and return it to the Students’ Union office (next to the International office). Late waiver forms will not be accepted.

For detailed information about this plan, please refer to the Okanagan College Students’ Union Benefits Plan brochure available at the Students’ Union office, or talk with a representative at the Students’ Union office.

B.C. Medical Services Plan

• $324 for six months ($54/month)
• If your study permit is valid for more than six (6) months duration you must also apply for this insurance.
• Cheques are payable to B.C. Medical Services

Scholarships

International Graduates of Secondary Schools in British Columbia

Tuition Fee Rebate Policy for International Students

For the Fall and Winter semesters, students who formally withdraw are entitled to a full rebate, up to and including the end of the second week of classes, less the non-refundable tuition deposit of $500.00.

Students who withdraw after the second week of classes are not eligible for a tuition rebate.

Summer Session Courses: Tuition fee rebates will only be processed for withdrawals before session start dates. Okanagan College will retain the non-refundable registration deposit.

Vocational and Trades Programs

For partial withdrawals, students will be assessed full fees for each program component in which she/he remains registered. Okanagan College will retain the non-refundable tuition deposit and any penalties that have been assessed. Any additional monies will be refunded.

Rebates will not be granted after the second week of the program.

Program Withdrawals Due to Unforeseen Circumstances

International students, who withdraw from their programs due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control, may request pro-rated rebates of tuition less any costs incurred by Okanagan College. A processing fee of $150.00 will be charged. Students must submit supporting documents satisfactory to the Registrar. Examples of unforeseen circumstances may include:

• Denial of a study permit by immigration authorities
• Sickness
• Death or severe illness of an immediate family member
• Or other circumstances deemed valid by the Registrar

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