Tuition and Fees

Below you will find information about Tuition and Fees at Medicine Hat College. Use these quick links to find the info you need:

Calculating Your Tuition and Fees | Description of Fees | Additional Student Fees | Students Association Fees |Payment of Fees | Cancellation of Registration | Loss of Privileges for Registration | Refunds | Outstanding Accounts

Tuition and fees are approved by the Medicine Hat College Board of Governors and are set in accordance with Tuition Fee guidelines established by the Alberta Government.

Calculating Your Tuition and Fees

Base tuition and fees are calculated by first locating a course’s credit value (see course descriptions for credit values of courses) and then multiplying the number of credits in the course by the tuition and fees for a single credit.  For example, in 2010/11, the tuition and fees for a single credit will be $111.23.  The cost of a 4 credit course in 2010/11 would be 4 x $ 111.23 = $444.92

Some classes may have surcharges in addition to the base tuition.   Surcharges are listed with the course descriptions for each course to which they apply. 

Tuition And Fees For Canadian And Landed Immigrants
Click here for a chart that describes tuition and fees for Canadian or Landed Immigrant Students

Tuition And Fees For International Students
Click here for a chart that describes tuition and fees for an International Student

Base tuition and fees are determined by locating a class’s credit value (see course descriptions for credit values of courses) and multiplying the base tuition and fees by the total credits. Some classes may cost more than the base tuition and fees due to added surcharges.

*The total cost of a course is calculated by adding the surcharge cost of the base tuition and fees.

Description of Fees

Application Fee
A $60 application fee is required if you are applying to Medicine Hat College.

Registration Deposit
A deposit of $100 will secure classes if you are accepted into a quota program or if you are a new student. The deposit is applied to your tuition fees.  A registration deposit is not required of continuing students.  The registration deposit is non-refundable.

Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are based on the credit value of courses.  Course credits are determined by the number of instructional hours in a course.  For further information, consult the course descriptions in this calendar and the fee schedule on the Medicine Hat College website.

Non Instructional Services Fee (NISF)
A NISF fee is levied for each credit taken.  This fee enables access to campus athletic facilities, campus recreation programming, and to health and wellness services such as personal counselling.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Fee
If you wish to challenge a course, you will need to pay half of the course fee, after obtaining the approval of the instructor, the Dean and the Registrar.

Grade Reappraisal Fee
If an Academic Appeals Committee is established as part of a formal grade appeal to reappraise your mark, you will need to pay $25 in advance.  This fee will be returned to you if the appeal is successful.

Convocation Fee
When applying for a certificate, diploma, applied degree or degree, you will need to submit a $25 fee together with your application to graduate (students in Child and Youth Care and in Social Work pay $50, as determined by Mount Royal College).

Student ID Cards
You will need a photo student ID card to access the Library, the Athletics facilities, the computer labs, and the Rattler’s Den.  Replacement cards are $5 each.  Cards are issued at the Library.

Library Fines
If you have overdue reserve materials, you will be assessed $1 per hour, per item. Fines are also charged for overdues on which another patron has placed a hold.  Students with outstanding overdues are not allowed to register or to receive their transcripts from the College.

Transcript Fees
To order official transcripts, submit your request in writing for each copy to be issued.  Transcripts cannot be issued unless the request is in writing and you have no outstanding balances owed to the College.

Parchment Replacement Fee
If you have previously received a certificate, diploma, applied degree or degree parchment from Medicine Hat College and require replacement because of loss or a legal name change, you will need to submit $25 and a formal, written request for replacement.

Additional Student Fees

Some specific programs may have additional costs (for example, for certifications). This amount may vary depending on individual needs. When applying for a student loan, the required additional costs are calculated in the estimates for student loan expenses.

Books
The cost of required textbooks varies from course to course. The price of required textbooks is available at the bookstore.

Breakage
There will be a fee assessed for damage to furniture, apparatus, books, et cetera. Such charges must be paid before you may register for a new semester.

Students’ Association Fees
The following fees are authorized by student referendum and the Board of Governors. They are collected by the College on behalf of the Students’ Association according to the Post Secondary Learning Act. Students’ Association Membership Dues are assessed on a per credit basis ($4.89 for the 2010-2011 academic year).

Extended Health and Dental Plan:
The Student Health and Dental Plan is mandatory for all full-time (9 or more credits) students at Medicine Hat College. All full time MHC students who are assessed student fees are also assessed the Extended Health and Dental Care Plan fees. The extended
health and dental plan provides coverage for expenses such as most prescription drugs, paramedical services and dental care. This plan supplements provincial health coverage, it does not replace it. One must have coverage with a provincial health insurance plan to be an eligible member of the Students’ Association Health and Dental Plan.

Semester 1 students who begin their studies in September will be charged the full mount. This amount will cover students for the period from September 1 to August 31. New Winter Semester 2 students who begin their studies in January (and September semester 1 students who change status from part time to full time in Winter Semester 2) will be charged a pro-rated amount for health coverage from January 1 – August 31 (there is no fee pro-ration for dental coverage). Students who already have an equivalent extended health and dental plan may opt out of the Students’ Association Health and/or Dental plan. Students can also enroll their spouse and/or dependants by completing an enrolment process and paying an additional fee, over and above the students’ association fee.

Students registered in Fall must apply to opt out or enroll their spouse/dependants by: (the tuition fee payment deadline - MHC to supply this date). Students registered in Winter only (or semester 1 students changing status from PT to FT) must apply to opt out or enroll by: (the tuition fee payment deadline - MHC to supply this date). The Extended Health and Dental Insurance Plan is not available to students who are registered only in the Spring/ Summer semesters.

At the time of printing, Plan fees for 2009-2010 academic year were not finalized. For updated fee information, plan details, and Proof of Coverage information, please visit the SA website:www.medhatsa.ca

Payment of Fees

You are responsible for your own financial arrangements.  If you need assistance with financial arrangements, you are encouraged to contact the Student Financial Aid Office in Student Services.

When to Pay

Fall/Winter
You must clear all outstanding accounts by the end of working hours on Monday, September 15 for Fall and Monday, January 19 for Winter, which is the last day to add a class.

Spring/Summer
All tuition and fees are due the fifth day of classes for Spring Session.

Part Time Students
If you register in just one course, you must pay the full cost of the course at time of registration.  No deposits will be permitted.

Deferral of Payments
If you are encountering difficulty in paying tuition and fees, you are encouraged to contact the Student Financial Aid Office in Student Services, before the deadlines for payment of tuition and fees, to discuss options for payment and funding.

If you are being funded by a sponsoring agency (for example, WCB, an Aboriginal Funding Agency, employer), Medicine Hat College requires a letter from your funding agency outlining the costs that they will be covering.  This letter must be received by Medicine Hat College by the last day to add/drop.  The letter can be faxed or dropped off at Student Financial Aid, or mailed to Student Financial Aid. 

How to Pay

Payments may be made online through by clicking here, or with cash, debit card, cheque, or credit card in person at the Registration Desk in Student Services, or through the mail. 

Cancellation of Registration due to Nonpayment of Tuition and Fees

Failure to pay or to make suitable arrangements for payment by established deadlines may result in your being withdrawn from classes and from the official class lists.  If you are not on the official class list, you will not be permitted to attend classes or to write examinations and the Registrar’s Office will not accept your final grades.  If you are withdrawn from classes because of an outstanding account, you will need to pay a $50 reinstatement fee within a specified time frame and the original outstanding amount within a specified time frame.  After this time has lapsed, you will need to meet with the Manager of Registration and Scheduling in Student Services to negotiate re-entry to classes.

Loss of Privileges for Registration

If you have a history of late payments, you may lose your registration privileges or may be required to pay all tuition and fees in full at time of registration.

Refunds

If you completely withdraw after you have registered but before or on the last day to Add/Drop classes, you will be issued a full refund of tuition.  You will not, however, be refunded your registration deposit.

If you drop courses anytime after the last day to Add/Drop classes, you will not be issued a refund.

If you have registered for a semester but are subsequently required to withdraw for unsatisfactory performance in the previous semester, you will receive a full tuition and fee refund. 

Outstanding Accounts

Certificate, diploma, and degree parchments are withheld if there are outstanding fees or other accounts with Medicine Hat College.  In addition, official transcripts will not be released until accounts have been paid in full.  If you present student loan forms to the Student Financial Aid Office, outstanding fees will be automatically deducted from the loan.