Payments

When to Pay

Payment for each semester is due in full on Registration Day in the fall semester and the first day of class in the winter semester unless an alternate plan is set up according to the guidelines below.

How Much to Pay

Estimates can be calculated prior to a semester by completing the Cost Calculator. Then as you register for classes, are assigned a dorm room, and choose a meal plan, you can view your financial summary through your  Briercrest Live account.

For more information, you can always contact the Student Finance office through studentfinance@briercrest.ca or by calling (306) 801-5117.

Payment can be made...

• Online – bill payment, e-transfer, credit card. See Online Payment Options for details.

• Cash Counter – in person or by phone at (306) 801-4658.

• Pre-authorized debit – please submit completed form to payment@briercrest.ca.

International Students

• Bank-to-Bank

• PayMyTuition

Payment Options and Due Dates

Student accounts must be paid in full prior to access to course registration for the next semester for all payment plan options.

*NOTE: If someone other than you is paying your account you must either give them the exact payment amount you are owing or you must update your Consent for Release of Information on Briercrest Live to include the person paying so we can legally provide them with the total.

1 Payment
One payment that covers all tuition, room charges, meal plans and fees for the semester. See Financial summary on Briercrest Live for details

Fall: Due on Check-In Day in September.
Winter: Due on the first day of classes in January.

2 Equal Payments
Tuition, room charges, meal plans and fees for the semester are broken into 2 equal payments. There is no payment plan fee or interest charged on timely payments.

Fall: 50% due on Check-In Day, 50% due October 15
Winter: 50% due on the first day of classes in January, 50% due February 15

Student Loans
Fall: Confirmation of Enrolment completed by Sept 30 or student must enter the 2 equal payment plan
Winter: Confirmation of Enrolment completed by Jan 31 or student must enter the 2 equal payment plan

Students are responsible to pay any outstanding balance not covered by Student loans by Oct 15/Feb 15

Externally Funded Students
If the student's education is being funded by First Nations, Government Funding (other than student loans) or ministry organizations, the student must provide Briercrest with a written agreement from the funding agency detailing the name and address of the organization, contact person and specific details of what or how much funding they are providing by the first day of class each semester. A payment plan fee of $50/semester will be charged to the student’s account.

Personalized Payment Plan
These are only be granted in exceptional cases. The request needs to be received by the Student Finance Office prior to Registration Day. A one-time financing fee of $50 will be charged at the time of registration with no interest charged if payments are made on time. Only pre-authorized debit and credit card payments will be accepted.

Withdrawn Student Refunds

Kaléo students follow the Kaléo refund policy.

International Students are refunded according to this same schedule. All remaining funds deposited to a student account for the purposes of demonstrating financial stability for entrance into the country will be refunded.

Students using student loans who withdraw during or after first semester may have a refund sent directly to the National Student Loan Service Centre following provincial student loan guidelines. This could result in the student having an outstanding balance on their student account.

NOTE: Students who are expelled for academic dishonesty or violations of the student conduct code will receive a WF for all classes in the current semester. Tuition refunds may be made following the above timelines.

Individual Course Refund Policy

Please see the Add/Drop Policy

Interest

A finance charge of 1.5% per month or 18% per annum will be applied to all past due accounts. Typically, interest begins to accrue in October and/or February.

Required to Discontinue

Students who have not made a minimum of a 50% payment or set up an approved payment plan by October 15/February 15 will receive written notice about the outstanding balance and will have 15 days to pay the balance or set up an approved payment plan or will be Required to Discontinue. Students Required to Discontinue are still responsible to pay the outstanding balance.

Students who have outstanding fees may not be permitted to write exams and will not be permitted to study in subsequent semesters, will not have access to their tax slips (T2202), transcripts or diploma and will be charged interest following the interest policy until the account is paid in full. Students also will not qualify for scholarships, bursaries, awards or rebates.

Withheld Documents Policy

Students who have outstanding fees as of December 21 will not have access to T2202s, transcripts or diplomas.

Regaining Good Financial Standing

Students must meet with the Student Financial Adviser to make payment or set up a Personal payment plan. Once payment has been received or an approved plan has been established, the student will be allowed to continue studying and be permitted to write exams; all restrictions will be removed once payment has been received in full. Students may be required to sign a Student Finance Contract in order to be eligible to return in future semesters.

Collections Policy

Briercrest will take appropriate steps to collect outstanding accounts, including the use of a collection agency, where necessary.

Tax Information (T2202 and T4A)

All students will have a T2202 tax receipt posted on their online student portal in mid to late February of each year. All fees billed to the student the previous year will be reflected on the T2202. Form T2202 only reports the tuition paid and the number of months the student is enrolled in a qualifying educational program; it does not provide assurance that the student is eligible for the tuition, education, or textbook tax credit. Each student must determine whether or not they are eligible for these tax credits based on their own circumstances. To be eligible for full-time status for tax purposes, a minimum of 10 credit hours per semester is required. For further details, refer to the resource material located on CRA's web site for students or consult your tax advisor.

T4A tax information slips are issued based on scholarships, bursaries, awards, and rebates received if the amount received is greater than $500.00. The slips for the previous calendar year will be mailed to the address on file before the last day of February.

Subject to Change

Please note that polices and rates may change without notice.