Tuition and Fees

The College Fee policy on tuition ensures involvement of student representatives in working groups, committees, or other structures allowing students on-going input into budget developments affecting fees. All inquiries related to the consultation process, or requests for additional information about GPRC tuition and fees, should be directed to the Registrar's Office.

Tuition fees for international students are assessed at three and one-half (3.5) times the domestic student rates. Further information is available from Student Services. All other fees are paid at the same rate as domestic students.

If you are an international student starting a new program, you are required to pay all tuition and fees upfront for any classes you wish to register in.

Domestic and continuing international students who are continuing in the same program are required to pay a $250.00 non-refundable deposit before or at the time of registration for the academic year. This deposit will be applied to your account toward tuition fees.

New international students are required to pay a minimum $2500.00 deposit before receiving an official Letter of Acceptance. This deposit will be applied to your account toward tuition and fees. A $250.00 non-refundable deposit will be retained and the remainder refunded, less any applicable bank charges, in the event you are denied a study permit and can provide an official copy of the denial letter from IRCC.

The registration deposit will not be refunded.

If you have permission to register as an audit student, you will generally be assessed 50% of the course tuition and fees. Other course fees may apply. A fee reduction may not be available if other discounts have already been applied.

Tuition fees for third and fourth-year university level courses offered in collaboration with SAIT, the University of Alberta, and the University of Calgary are normally set at university rates. Wellness fees and administration fees may also apply.

The fees for apprenticeship programs are structured differently from those associated with credit programs, due to the variable nature of the programming. Below are the alloted fees for apprenticeship students.

Administration Fees

This fee includes convocation, registration processing, account monitoring and processing related to Apprenticeship programs.

Mental Health Services Fee

Mental health counselling provides a free, confidential, and professional environment for GPRC students who are in need of help. You can access these services to help overcome issues that may arise during your post-secondary education.

Student Services Fee

This fee goes toward certificates, convocation, ID cards and other services.

This fee is also applied to university-level courses offered in collaboration with SAIT and the University of Alberta.

Students' Association Fee

For more information on Students' Association Fees or the Student Health and Dental Plan, contact the Students' Association Office at 780-539-2962.

The Students' Association establishes their fees, which are assessed by the College upon registration. These fees are due and payable under the same terms and conditions as tuition fees.

Wellness Fee

This fee includes free access to GPRC wellness classes including those held virtually, as well as other Sport, Fitness and Wellness initiatives.

All students are assessed non-instructional fees per course as shown below. These fees are mandatory and are not directly related to instruction.

Mental Health Services Fee

Mental health counselling provides a free, confidential, and professional environment for GPRC students who are in need of help. You can access these services to help overcome issues that may arise during your post-secondary education.

Student Services Fee

This fee goes toward certificates, convocation, ID cards and other services.

This fee is also applied to university-level courses offered in collaboration with SAIT and the University of Alberta.

Wellness Fee

This fee includes free access to GPRC wellness classes including those held virtually, as well as other Sport, Fitness and Wellness initiatives.

Course Auxiliary Fees

If you're registered in specific courses where specialized equipment or materials, etc. are part of the learning environment, an auxiliary fee will be assessed. Auxiliary fees may vary from course to course. Fees for specific courses will be published in the timetable.

Damage Deposits

A $32.10 damage deposit is assessed for each chemistry lab course. If you are responsible for damage to laboratory equipment, the full replacement costs will be charged against the damage deposit. Damage costs in excess of the damage deposit will result in the same penalties as other unpaid accounts until the total debt is paid.

Distance Fees

Students enrolling in distance delivered courses can expect additional fees that may include shipping and materials fees. The fees are normally listed as Auxiliary Fees on a your fee assessment.

Library Fee

This fee also applies to university-level courses offered in collaboration with SAIT and the University of Alberta.

For more information on Students' Association Fees or the Student Health and Dental Plan, contact the Students' Association Office at 780-539-2962.

The Students' Association establishes their fees, which are assessed by the College upon registration. These fees are due and payable under the same terms and conditions as tuition fees.

Students registering in credit courses will be assessed Students' Association fees as follows:

The College assumes all students have basic health care coverage. Registration in most full-time credit programs means you are automatically enrolled in the mandatory extended student health and dental plan. You may opt out of this plan if you can prove extended coverage by another plan. Full-time is defined for this purpose as nine or more credits of study. Please refer to eligibility requirements on the SAGPRC website.

You will be assessed health and dental fees at a rate based upon the semester in which you enrolled. For an additional charge, you may be eligible to add family members to the plan. Information pertaining to the premium and specific benefits can be obtained at the Students' Association office. Student Health and Dental Plan fees are due on the same date as other fees for the semester.

Option to Waive Health and Dental Fees
If you have extended health and dental coverage through another insurance plan, you may opt out of the plan online as per the dates listed. You must opt out each year.

Please see sagprc.com or call 780-539-2962 for more information.

Examination Fees

• Repeat Final Examination: $20.00
• Reappraisal of Final Examination: $20.00
  (may be refunded if reappraisal results in a higher grade)
• Challenge Examinations: 50% of tuition (fees will be charged in addition to this)

Official Transcript

Official Transcript: $10.00

Parchment

Parchment Replacement Fee: $20.00

Prior Learning Assessment Fee

50% of tuition for the course (fees will be charged in addition to this).

Reinstatement Fee

If you are withdrawn from your program and all courses due to non-payment of fees greater than $250.00, you will be charged a $50.00 non-refundable reinstatement fee to re-register in your courses.

Transfer Credit Assessment

There is a fee of $50.00 for a domestic transcript and $100.00 for an international transcript. There is a maximum of 10 courses per Transfer Credit Assessment form. If you're looking for more than 10 courses to be assessed, another Transfer Credit Assessment form will be required with additional fees associated.

Letters of Permission

There is a $50.00 fee to a request a Letter of Permission. This fee is required upon request and is non-refundable regardless if the Letter of Permission is denied or approved after assessment.

If you do not pay tuition and/or fees by the final fee payment due date, as outlined in the Academic Schedule policy, you may be withdrawn from your program and all courses. The Registrar's Office is responsible for official notification of withdrawal, and for information as to whether or not reinstatement options are available and, if so, the deadline for reinstatement. Reinstatement includes a $50.00 non-refundable fee.

The College reserves the right to withhold the granting of official transcripts, and graduation documents to students who have not returned College property such as textbooks, equipment or supplies, or who owe money to the College. If you are in this situation, you will typically have a hold placed on your student accounts, and while on hold, you will not be permitted to register for other courses and will not receive transcripts or credentials.

If you have applied to graduate and haven't cleared your outstanding accounts, you may not be allowed to participate in Convocation ceremonies and will not receive graduation documents until your account is in good standing.

The deadline to drop Fall or Winter registrations for full tuition and fee refund is declared in GPRC's Important Dates document. If you're withdrawn for disciplinary reasons, you shall be ineligible for a refund of fees. Wherein the College has a contract with an outside agency that agrees to cover your tuition and fees, the terms and conditions dealing with refunds may differ from College policy.

Were student fees adjusted for Fall 2020 now that most courses are being delivered remotely?
GPRC is committed to maintaining an excellent and positive learning experience, and providing access to support services to all students, regardless of whether courses are being delivered in-person or remotely. Given this, fees have not been adjusted for Fall 2020. Please contact Student Services at 780-539-2911 for details on how to access the supports you need. You can also visit our Online Resources for Students page.

Which fees can I opt out of?
If you have extended health and dental coverage through another insurance plan, you may opt out of the plan online as per the dates listed. You must opt out each year. Please see www.sagprc.com or call 780-539-2962 for more information.

What is an international tuition guarantee?
At the time an international student is admitted to a new program, the international student will receive a letter guaranteeing tuition for the standard length of the program. As an example, a student admitted to the Business Administration Certificate program will receive a letter guaranteeing tuition for one year, as the certificate is a one year program. If the student takes longer then one year to complete the program, the tuition will not be guaranteed for any courses taken beyond one year.

If an international student withdraws, transfers or starts a new program the guarantee is no longer valid. If an international student starts a new program, they will receive a new tuition guarantee for that program.