Fees
Fees and Charges
All regular certificate and diploma programs at Assiniboine are composed of courses. Fees are charged per course and are inclusive of course, student services, tuition and Students’ Association fees. Refer to payment options to review options for making payments.
Fee Schedule
Program fees for domestic and international students are noted on each program page on the college website. All fees and policies are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Continuing Studies brochure for specific course fees for evening/weekend courses or special programming.
Adding/Dropping Courses and Refunds
The procedures for registration and collection of fees, as well as the procedures, and financial and academic consequences of, adding and dropping courses are outlined in policy A20 - Registration, Adding and Dropping Courses.
Circumstances For Refunds
Circumstances
The tuition deposit and program/course fees may be refunded under certain circumstances to an applicant who has been conditionally accepted and pre-registered but who does not meet the admission requirements to the satisfaction of the registrar. Documentation may be required.
Refunds
If students choose to drop a course, student accounts will be credited as shown in the tables below.
For regular, day-time courses eight weeks or longer in duration:
| From | To | Academic (Grade on Transcript) | Financial (Refund) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of registration | Close of business on day 4 of course | Grade does not appear on transcript | Full refund of all fees, less non-refundable tuition deposit |
| Day 5 of course | 25% of course | VW (Voluntary Withdrawal) | 50% refund of tuition, course fees, student services and Students’ Association fees, less non-refundable tuition deposit |
| 26% of course | 50% of course | VW (Voluntary Withdrawal) | No refund |
| 51% of course | End of course | Non-passing grade | No refund |
For day-time courses less than eight weeks in duration:
| From | To | Academic (Grade on Transcript) | Financial (Refund) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of registration | - | Grade does not appear on transcript | Full refund of all fees, less non-refundable tuition deposit |
| Day 3 of course | 25% of course | VW (Voluntary Withdrawal) | 50% refund of tuition, course fees, student services and Students’ Association fees, less non-refundable tuition deposit |
| 26% of course | 50% of course | VW (Voluntary Withdrawal) | No refund |
| 51% of course | End of course | Non-passing grade | No refund |
For Distance Education courses, regardless of duration:
| From | To | Academic (Grade on Transcript) | Financial (Refund) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of registration | Day before first class | WE (Withdrew Early) Grade does not appear on transcript | Full refund less a $25 administration fee |
| Day 1 of course | Day 10 | VW (Voluntary Withdrawal) | 80% refund of tuition fee, course fees, assessment fees and Students’ Association fee |
| Day 11 | 50% of course | VW (Voluntary Withdrawal) | No refund |
| 51% of course | 100% of course | Non-passing grade | No refund |
Full credit of fees will be made if the student drops the course before the course start date, or if the college cancels the course. Requests to change from one section of a course to another will be treated the same as dropping one course and adding another, i.e. the above-noted tuition, fees, and Students’ Association fee credits will apply.
Application Fees
A separate application form and $95 non-refundable fee ($200 CDN non-refundable for international applicants) is required for each program (sponsorship letters are not accepted as payment of application fees).
You will be prompted to pay the application fee when you submit an online application; you will need a MasterCard or Visa. Read more about applying to Assiniboine.
All documentation submitted becomes the property of the college.
If an application fee is paid by a cheque that is returned NSF (non-sufficient funds), the application will not be considered. The NSF charge plus another application fee must be paid before the application will be processed.
See more information on other payment options. If you are an international student, see the payment options for international students.
Course Fees
May include the cost of materials, supplies, tools or equipment that are consumed, retained or used.
Tuition Fees
Courses are assigned credits, tuition fees are calculated at $58.50 per credit (2024-25).
| 40 academic hours | 3 credits |
| 40 practicum/work experience/co-op work placement hours | 1 credit |
Tuition Deposits
Students accepted to full-time, regular programs are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferrable tuition deposit. The tuition deposit will be credited towards your program's total tuition. Tuition deposits are $400 for domestic students and $4,000 for international students, unless otherwise stated on your program webpage or letter from Admissions).
Sponsorship letters are not accepted as payment of non-refundable tuition deposits. Applicants will be notified of the date by which the tuition deposit must be paid. If the program is cancelled by the college, the full tuition deposit will be refunded. Applicants who have been accepted and choose not to register will forfeit the tuition deposit.
If the tuition deposit is paid by a cheque that is returned NSF, the application will not be considered, and the seat will be offered to the next eligible applicant.
Student Services Fees
A student services fee of $1.00 per credit must be paid for regular certificate and diploma courses.
Technology Access Fee
A technology access fee of $3.10 per credit must be paid for regular certificate and diploma courses.
Students' Association Fees
Students’ Association fees must be paid for regular certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, and high school courses. Rates are determined by the Students’ Association. Below are fees for 2025-26, effective July 1, 2025:
| Brandon Campuses | $5.32 per credit |
| Parkland, Winnipeg and Portage Campuses | $3.60 per credit |
| Off-Campus and Distance Education | $1.20 per credit |
| Centre for Adult Learning - Brandon | $43.70 per credit |
| Centre for Adult Learning - Dauphin | $31.86 per credit |
Student Health and Dental Fees
Students enrolled in 18 credits or more and beginning in the fall, winter or spring term, will be enrolled automatically for the Students’ Association Student Health & Dental program through the ACSA office. The fee for this insurance is assessed and paid to Assiniboine with all other tuition and fees. The fee for individual coverage is $248*. Students with current insurance coverage may opt-out of these fees by contacting the ACSA office.
Note: International students are also enrolled with Student VIP for primary care, a compulsory international student health insurance. Applicable fees are assessed and paid to Assiniboine with all other tuition and fees.
Refer to the ACSA website for more information.
*Some restrictions may apply. Costs are approximate and may change in the future.
Student Print Credits
Students can conveniently purchase print credits online through Print Manager, 24/7 and their balance will be reflected instantaneously.
Visit assiniboine.net/printing for more information on printing credits.
International Fees
Fees are charged per course and are inclusive of course, student services, tuition and Students’ Association fees. Please refer to each unique program page for estimated program costs.
Miscellaneous Fees and Charges
Fees will be applied in the following situations:
| Academic appeal fee | $50 |
| Access card or photo ID replacements | $26.25 |
| Transcript copies | $18.50 |
| Diploma/Certificate replacement fee | $52.50 |
| Confirmation of enrolment fee | $18.50 |
| Duplicate documents fee | $18.50 |
| Nursing evaluation verification fee | $63.00 |
| Late fees | $50 per term |
| Payment Plan setup fee | $40 per term |
| Payment Plan late fee | $25 per missed payment |
| Supplemental examination fee | $50 |
Late Fees & Outstanding Debts
Late Fees
Tuition, fees and Students’ Association fees assessed for courses are due in full on the start date of the program term in which the courses will be taken. Students who, after 15 days from the start of each program term, have an outstanding balance for any tuition, fees or Students’ Association fees will be assessed a late payment fee and will not be allowed to register in any additional classes or obtain any documents from the college until their account is paid in full. Students who have an outstanding balance for any tuition, fees or Students’ Association fees after 55 days from the start of a program term will have their accounts sent to a collection agency.
Outstanding Debts
Refunds may be reduced by outstanding debts, such as late fees, library fines, etc. Transcripts, certificates and diplomas of graduating students who have outstanding accounts with the college will be withheld pending settlement of these accounts. Documents will also be withheld from students if their sponsoring agency owes for outstanding fees.
Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Cheques
A penalty fee of $25 will be assessed on all non-sufficient funds (NSF) cheques.