Tuition and Fees

Schedule of Fees 2024-2025

These fees include all the regular charges of the university for the full academic year for registration, tuition, libraries and other academic services, athletics, creative arts, and accident insurance.


Students may also access their financial accounts anytime via their accounts. Fees for 2024-25 should be posted to student accounts during the week of August 19, 2024 for all registered students.

 

Arts and Education 

Tuition — Arts and Education Canadian International
Bachelor of Arts $8,611 $19,354
Post-degree Bachelor of Education $12,006 $24,526
Part-time (per three credit hour course) $864 $1,755

Bachelor of Arts (Aviation Stream)  

In the first year of the Bachelor of Arts (Aviation Stream), your tuition fee is St. Thomas University’s full-time Bachelor of Arts tuition.

 

Once you start your flight training (usually in second year), your tuition fee is a blend of 91Å·ÃÀ¾«Æ· and MFC Training tuition, which covers all ground school and flight training, in addition to courses you take at St. Thomas University.

 

Tuition — Arts (Aviation Stream) Canadian International
91Å·ÃÀ¾«Æ· Tuition $6,458 $14,516
MFC Training  $31,598 $31,598
Total $38,056 $46,114

Social Work 

Tuition — Social Work Canadian International
Bachelor of Social Work  $9,561  $19,599 
Master of Social Work $1,071 per three credit hour course  $2,190 per three credit hour course 

 

Residence and Meal Plans  

Residence Fees: Holy Cross
Double Room $5,976
Single Room  $9,055
Single Room (Ensuite) $10,110

 

Residence Fees: Harrington Hall, Vanier Hall
Double Room $6,405
Single Room  $9,524
Single Room (Ensuite) $10,579 

Windsor Street: $5,216

 

Meal Plan Only
7 Day All Access Plan with $100 Flex Dollars  $5,400
14 Meal Plan with $100 Flex Dollars $5,200
10 Meal Plan with $100 Flex Dollars $4,400

Learn more about Meal Plans here.

 

Please note that in Fall 2025, the Freedom Meal Plan will be the only option for Residence Students.

 

Other residence fees are:
Damage Deposit (refundable) $250
Laundry Fees $65
House Dues $50
Mini Fridge Rental (single)  $125
Mini Fridge Rental (double) $62.50

Health Fees (2024-25)

Health Fees
Health Plan Dental Plan
Single - $287.03 Single - $144.87
Family - $619.11 Family - $267.73 

Student Fees 

Student Fees:
Student Union Full-time $188.50 $31.40 per 3 credit hour course
Welcome Week Fees $95 for first-year students just out of high school
Student's Union Media Fees $33 full-time  
Mental Health Fee $100 full-time $10 per 3 credit hour course
Facility Renewal Fee $150 full-time $15 part time per three credit hours
Technology Fee $150 full-time $15 part time per three credit hours
Universal Bus Pass Fee $160 full-time  
Student Health Centre Fee $50  
Health Plan Fee (International Students) $264  
Journalism Fee (3rd & 4th Year) $250  
Education Practicum Fee $500  
Recreation and Wellness Fee  $25  

Part-time is defined as registration in eight credit hours or less per semester.

 

Refund Policy, Tuition and Residence

Students that wish to withdraw from the university must do so through the Registrar’s office.   Non-payment of fees or ceasing to attend classes does not constitute an official withdrawal from the University.

 

Refunds for tuition will be prorated up to the last date to withdraw from courses without academic penalty.  These dates can be found on the St. Thomas University website, Current Students, Dates and Deadline.  Students who withdraw after the last date to withdraw without academic penalty are responsible for the full charges. 

 

Students funded by government student loans should be aware that dropping to part-time or withdrawing form university will have a negative impact on loan funding.  Students are advised to check with Financial Services for more information.

 

Compulsory fees are non-refundable, except for Health and Dental which will be prorated up to date of withdrawal.

 

New International Student Payment & Refund Policy 


$2,500 PAL Non-Refundable Deposit   
New international students who wish to obtain a Provincial Attestation Letter must pay the $2,500 CAD Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) non-refundable deposit to St. Thomas University. The PAL deposit will be credited to first-year, second semester, tuition fee and is not an additional cost.  
 
$2,000 of the PAL deposit will only be refunded in instances when a study permit application is denied by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.  

To learn more about the application process click here
 
Payment Deadline 
New international students must pay the full first semester tuition by August 16, 2024.  
 
Refund Policy 
New international students who are issued a Provincial Attestation Letter for St. Thomas University who decide not to attend St. Thomas are not eligible for a refund of the first semester tuition or the PAL deposit.  
 
Students who are refused a study permit from IRCC are eligible to receive a tuition refund and $2,000 CAD of the PAL deposit.  Refunds must be requested by emailing financialservices@stu.ca within 10 calendar days of receiving study permit refusal by IRCC. A copy of the official visa refusal letter from the Canadian immigration office (IRCC) must accompany the request for the refund.   

 

Residence Refunds

Students who withdraw from residence but continue to live in Fredericton and attend university will be responsible for 100% of their residence charges. This applies to 91Å·ÃÀ¾«Æ·, UNB, and NBCC students living in any 91Å·ÃÀ¾«Æ· residence.

Residence students withdrawing from the university will be charged a percentage of their room charge as follows:

 

First Semester
Withdrawing by Percentage Refunded
Sept. 30 50% of 1st semester cost
Oct. 31 25% of 1st semester cost

Students withdrawing from residence after October 31 will be responsible for 100% of 1st semesters' room charge.

 

Second Semester
Withdrawing by Percentage Refunded
Jan. 31 50% of 2nd semester cost
Feb. 28 25% of 2nd semester cost

Students withdrawing from residence after February 28 will be responsible for 100% of 2nd semesters' room charge.

 

Compulsory fees are non-refundable, and the confirmation fee is forfeited.

 

Meal Plan refunds are determined by Aramark Food Services.

 

A discount of 10% may be available on tuition fees when two or more immediate members of the same family attend St. Thomas University concurrently on a full time basis. This discount is not available to major scholarship recipients or to dependents of university employees.

 

Applicants who have reached the age of sixty years are eligible to apply for a rebate of 50% of normal tuition fees. 

Intersession and Summer Session 2025

Payment of tuition fees for Intersession and Summer Session must be made at the Financial Services prior to the start of classes. Tuition and Compulsory fees are as follows:

Cost (including all fees) for Canadian students are as follows:

  • 3 credit-hour course - $864 + $30 fees = $894
  • 6 credit-hour course - $1,728 + $60 fees = $1,788

Cost (including all fees) for International students are as follows:

  • 3 credit-hour course - $1,755 + $30 fees = $1,785
  • 6 credit-hour course $3,510 + $60 fees = $3,570

 

Note: Audit (non-credit) option available at half fees

Note: Applicants 60 years of age or older are eligible for a rebate of 50% of normal tuition fees

Payment Schedules 2024-2025

Tuition

Bachelor of Arts - Canadian Students

Bachelor of Arts - International Students

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Education

 

Residence and Meal Plans

Harrington Hall and Vanier Hall

Holy Cross House

Windsor Street

 

Payment Deadlines/Plans

The last day to confirm enrolment by arranging payment of fees is September 13, 2024. Balances are due in full by January 17, 2025. Students are encouraged to review their account on in December to ensure charges owing for January have been accurately reflected.

Note: In some situations St. Thomas University will consider payment plans for students. To be considered for a payment plan, students can contact Financial Services at financialservices@stu.ca. Students will only be considered for a payment plan if they pay their first semester fees in full and prove they can pay the remainder instalments. 

Payment Options

Students can pay their tuition and resident fees through a variety of options: student loans, cheque, debit (in person), and online banking.

 

St. Thomas University has partnered with Pay My Tuition for domestic payments.  Students paying through Pay My Tuition can pay via online bill payment using their commercial bank or via credit card. Note, Pay My tuition will charge a 2.5% convenience fee for credit card use; online bill payment is free of charge.

 

You can access Pay My Tuition at:

 

 

Federal and Provincial Student Loans

Students who apply for and are granted federal or provincial student loans can use these funds to pay their tuition and fees.  For Information on how to apply for student loans, please visit the following website: 

 

The Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (ECE) system allows the University to electronically deduct the amount owing to the University from your loan as long as your course registration is complete.

 

If you have any questions about the status of your student loan, please contact your provincial loan provider.

If you are aware that your loan is going to be delayed for any reason, and that you may not make the payment deadline, it is your responsibility to provide a proof of assessment notice confirming your funding.

 

Master of Social Work Program

The MSW Program has been approved by ​the Canada Student Loan​s Program and full-time students may be eligible to access financial aid to support their studies. Please note: this process includes a Program Information Form (PIF) completed by Financial Services.

 

Payments 

You can pay for admission and residence deposits, tuition and fees, residence fees, meal plans, and all other payments online or in person. 

 

PayMyTuition online portal 

St. Thomas University has partnered with PayMyTuition to allow students to pay admission and residence deposits, tuition and fees, residence fees, meal plans, and all other payments online. 

PayMyTuition online portal — domestic payments 

 

With PayMyTuition, you can fund your payments from a Canadian financial institution via: 

  • Online Bill Payment 
  • Credit Card (Visa, MC, Amex) 



 

PayMyTuition online portal — international payments 

 

St. Thomas University has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective. 

 

  

 

Other Methods of Payment

 

Payment may be made in person at Financial Services (GMH 103) at any time by cash, debit or money order. Office hours are 8:00 to 4:00 Monday to Friday from May 21, 2024-August 23, 2024 and 8:30 to 4:30 August 26, 2024 to May 16, 2025. 

  

While we encourage domestic students to pay through the convenient PayMyTution portal, payment may also be made via internet banking though several of Canada’s chartered banks. St. Thomas will be notified of the payment within 24 hours and your student account will be updated accordingly. Currently, payment can be made at the following: 

 

Bank of Montreal 
Bank of Nova Scotia 
CIBC Royal Bank TD Canada Trust 
National Bank 
Credit Union  

The account number required to set up your account for internet banking includes your six or seven digit 91Å·ÃÀ¾«Æ· identification number as well as the first four or three letters of your last name. For example: 

 

Six Digit - John Smith 91Å·ÃÀ¾«Æ· ID 912345 would have an internet banking account of 912345SMIT.

Seven Digit - John Smith 91Å·ÃÀ¾«Æ· ID 1012345 would have an internet banking account of 1012345SMI. 

 

While we encourage International Students to use the convenient PayMyTuition online portal option, payments can also be wired directly to St. Thomas University from any financial institution using the following information: 

 

Pay to: 

Bank of Montreal, Swift Address BOFMCAM2
29 Dineen Drive
Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3
Bank # 001
Transit # 02494
Account# 1010412 

 

Please ensure your 91Å·ÃÀ¾«Æ· identification number is included with the payment.  

  

For more information on student loans, please visit the  section of the university's website. 

 

HigherEdPoints Program 

 

St. Thomas students can now fund their tuition by converting Aeroplan® Miles through HigherEdPoints.com 35,000 Aeroplan® Miles can be converted into $250 worth of tuition credits.

The Aeroplan® Miles can also be used towards residence fees and meal plan credits. Students can also convert the Aeroplan® Miles of family members and friends to help pay for school. Anyone can donate their points to an individual student or directly to St. Thomas for students in need. For more information and to set up an account, please visit: . 

Student Health Plan

Full-time students participate in a Student Health Plan which provides supplementary coverage for prescription drugs and major medical expenses not included in provincial Medicare plans. Full-time students also have the option to participate in a Student Dental Plan. Coverage under these plans extends from September 1 to August 31 of the following year. Complete information on the plans is available at .

Participation in the Student Health Plan is mandatory unless proof of other medical insurance is presented. Participation in the Student Dental Plan is optional. This year, the single plan fees for health and dental have been placed on each student’s account and will remain to be paid unless they are waived by the process described below.

If you do not require health or dental benefits under the student plans, you must opt-out by October 11. The fees for the health and dental plans will be reversed in full after October 28 upon successfully completing the waiver forms. Refer to the opt-out tab at and complete the required information. An e-mail confirming you have waived coverage will be sent on completion. You should save this receipt for your records.

International Student Health Plan

Effective September 1, 2017 full-time international students are eligible to apply for New Brunswick Medicare. Each student is responsible to apply for coverage. Program information, eligibility requirements and .

The Health Plan Fee of $264 will cover international students for the period before the New Brunswick Medicare takes effect. This Guard.me health plan fee is mandatory and includes coverage for emergency medical services, similar to the New Brunswick Medicare plan, including physician care, for the first semester from September 1 to December 31.

Please note that students who have not obtained proof of New Brunswick Medicare coverage by December 13 will be charged an additional $400 for the January to August period. Proof of Medicare coverage from the Province of New Brunswick must be presented to Financial Services to avoid further charges for the Guard.me plan.

The Guard.me health plan fee also includes emergency health services coverage for  international students travelling outside of Canada. Travel is limited to 30 days or less except for USA which is limited to 15 days or less. The student’s home country is excluded. Coverage for travel outside of Canada is effective for the twelve months ending August 31 as New Brunswick Medicare will not extend to coverage outside of the country.