GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2010-2011

 
Fees and Financial Assistance

Contents:

In this section, we cover what your fees will be, and when and how to pay them. We also talk about the kinds of financial aid available* and how to apply to receive such assistance. The section contents are listed below:

• Post-secondary program fees
  • Admission Requirements and Fees by School
  • Payment Options
• Fee deferrals
• Fee refunds
• Fee changes
• Intensive English as a Second Language
• Financial aid
  • Financial Aid Web site
• Government support for Employment Insurance (EI) eligible applicants
• Adding, dropping, changing or withdrawing from a course or program
• Student Records

*International students are not eligible.

POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM FEES

Fees are for the 2009–2010 academic year and may be revised at the College’s discretion. The Board of Governors sets fees within guidelines established by the Ontario government. Fees for programs starting in fall 2009 or later may vary. Total fees for most programs include the following:

FEE DEFERRALS

What is a deferral?

A fee deferral is a legal agreement between you and the College. You agree to pay the balance of your fees as soon as you receive OSAP funds or a notice of denial.

Who can apply?

If you have applied to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for financial assistance, you can request a fee deferral.

Caution: If you request a fee deferral and the College finds that you have not applied to OSAP, you will have to pay the $125 late registration fee.

Cost

The total deferral payment is $145. This includes a $45 deferral fee and a $100 fee applied to your tuition. The deferral payment is non-refundable. Dental students must pay material fees in full together with the $145 deferral payment.

How to apply

To request a fee deferral, follow these steps:

• Check the deferral box on the registration form.
• Submit the $145 deferral payment (by VISA/MasterCard/American Express or by certified cheque or money order payable to George Brown College) and your registration form to George Brown College. Online payment is also available, using VISA, MasterCard or American Express through STU-VIEW.
  

FEE REFUNDS

Fee refunds

Potential refunds and academic penalties are based on the date you submit a completed and signed program withdrawal form to the Registrar’s Office. Some programs do not refund material fees. A minimum of four weeks is required to process a refund.

Example: If you withdraw from a program within 10 working days from the start of a semester, the tuition for that semester will be refunded (and any fees paid in advance for other semesters), minus the withdrawal fee of $100.

International students

For a copy of international student refund procedures, contact the International Centre by e-mail at internationalcentre@georgebrown.ca or call 416-415-5000, ext. 2115.

Cost

The administrative charge for withdrawing is as follows:

1. Canadian citizen or permanent resident – $100
2. International student – $500

Who gets the refund?

You or the organization paying your fees will get the refund. For example, if you get an OSAP bursary for child care or disability-related expenses, your refund will be paid to the Treasurer of Ontario, not to you. The College pays the refund by cheque. For some programs, material fees are not refunded.

For a copy of the international student refund procedures, contact the International Centre by e-mail at internationalcentre@georgebrown.ca or call 416-415-5000, ext. 2115.

FEE CHANGES

The tuition fees quoted here are regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. These and other related fees listed above are for the 2009–2010 academic year. Fees are subject to change, without notice, with the approval of the Government of Ontario and/or the Board of Governors of George Brown College.

The cost of each program level is:

• total fees for domestic students – $535
• total fees for international students – $2,095 plus $108 for health insurance
   

FINANCIAL AID

What kinds of aid are available?

There are three main kinds of financial aid:

1. loans, where repayment is required
2. grants, scholarships, bursaries or awards, where no repayment is usually required
3. work-study jobs, money that you earn through work on campus
   

Who can apply?

Full-time and part-time students are eligible for different aid programs, as shown below. Government programs, such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), are open only to Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and protected persons.

If you are a full-time student, you may be eligible for:

1. a loan and/or grants through OSAP
2. a bursary or scholarship from the Student Assistance Fund or your faculty, or
3. a work-study job on campus

If you are a part-time student, you may be eligible for:

1. a Canada Student Loan for Part-Time Student Loan and/or a Canada Study Grant or an Ontario Special Bursary.

Note: There are also OSAP bursaries for child care and disability-related expenses. Students must qualify for OSAP first. Go to www.georgebrown.ca/financialaid.

STUDENT AWARDS OFFICE

The Student Awards Office provides information and services to connect you with scholarships, awards and bursaries to fund your post-secondary education. We will help you determine eligibility and assist with the application requirements.

The Student Awards website currently lists approximately $6 million annually in awards, scholarships, and bursaries available to George Brown College students.

Please visit us at www.georgebrown.ca/financialaid/06awards.aspx or at the Casa Loma or St. James Student Service Centres.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (EI) ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

People who are currently eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, or who have been eligible at some time in the last three years (five years for maternal or parental leave) can apply for support, under the Skills Development program, for a college program. Support may include tuition payments, books and materials, living expenses, accommodation and transportation for the duration of the program. For more information contact your local Human Resources Centre (in the government section of the phone book) or go to the Human Resources Development Canada website at
www.hrsdc.gc.ca.

Go on to: Adding, Dropping, Changing or Withdrawing from a Course or Program

See: Admission Requirements and Fees

Return to: Full-time Programs Main Page.

Revised: August 28, 2009