Paying your tuition fees as a domestic student
Academic tuition fees are paid per semester and are due about three weeks before the semester starts. For vocational programs, tuition is due three weeks before the program begins. Apprenticeship tuition due dates are set by the trades and apprenticeship department.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: How can I check my tuition fees?
If you registered online, made a tuition payment, or did not receive a statement, you can check your account balance by logging into the student portal with your 91探花 credentials.
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Step 2: How to pay tuition fees
The outstanding amount can be paid in person at any campus location though debit, cheque, bank drafts or money orders. Online banking payments are accepted and usually take three to five business days to transfer into your student account. Cash is strongly discouraged and not recommended due to security reasons. Please refer to your myOkanagan account to check your financial status.
Students can pay their fees digitally through ; for inquiries please contact them directly.
Related questions
What happens if I do not pay my tuition fees on time?
Students run the risk of being removed from their classes due to non-payment of tuition fees and could lose access to their web registration. The assigned seat could be given to another student if there is a waitlist.
Important note: If a student does not pay their tuition fees the finance department could place a financial hold on the student's record.
What happens if I have applied for a student loan?
Student loans are paid directly to the student. If your student loan is approved, the financial aid department will put a notation on your account, and you will not have to pay tuition fees until you receive your loan money.
If you have applied for a student loan, contact financial aid for help with confirmation or to find out how long the process takes.
What happens if I have paid my tuition fees then withdraw from courses?
If you withdraw from a vocational or academic program within the first two weeks or by the refund deadline (see Important Dates), your charges will be reversed, and you'll get a credit. You can then request a refund, but the deposit is non-refundable.
- For Apprenticeship program withdrawals, contact the trades and apprenticeship office.
- For Continuing Studies program withdrawals, contact the Continuing Studies department.
What happens if I have received an award or scholarship?
Some awards pay the recipient directly, while others send the scholarship funds to the institution. If the funds go to the institution, our finance office will add the payment to your student account. If your tuition for that term is already paid, the funds can be applied to a future term. If you're in a vocational program and have paid the full tuition, you can request a refund.
Do I have to pay the extended health and dental fees?
Students who have extended health and dental coverage through another provider can choose to opt out of the 91探花SU health and dental plan. All optouts must be submitted to 91探花SU no later than 30 calendar days after your program鈥檚 start date.
If a student has applied to opt out but it's still being processed, they can pay the total amount owing minus the health and dental fees.
Resources and links
Next steps
91探花 typically emails students about tuition fee deadlines before the semester starts. However, the onus is on the student to know their payment deadlines.