Fees and payment

• How do I know how much to pay for tuition?

  You are only charged tuition once you have registered in your courses. Tuition is due in two installments, one for each semester. If you have registered in your courses, follow the steps below to view your outstanding balance:           

  1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
  2. Click on the Current students box.
  3. In the Paying your fees box, select Account details.
  4. If prompted, login using your network credentials. 
  5. View your account balance by term.
• How do I change my international tuition rate to the domestic rate?

  To change your international tuition rate to the domestic rate you must provide satisfactory proof of your status.

  Undergraduate students: Submit a Change of Residency Status form available on your MyOntarioTech account. 

  1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
  2. Click on the Current students box.
  3. In the Undergraduate forms box, select Change of Residency Status and complete the form.

  Graduate Students: Provide proof of your status to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

• How do I pay tuition? What if I receive OSAP?

  If you are receiving enough OSAP to cover your tuition, an OSAP deferment will be placed on your account. An OSAP deferment will prevent any holds and late fees on your account until your enrolment has been confirmed and the funding sent to the university. It is your responsibility to check your tuition account and make sure that your OSAP funding has been received, and that fees have been paid in full for each semester.

  Find out acceptable methods of payment for tuition.

• What is the deadline to apply for OSAP?

  We recommend you apply for OSAP 8 to 10 weeks before the start of your study period. You can also apply before you are accepted into your program. The online application includes information about all of the OSAP deadlines. If you miss these deadlines, your application will not be processed.

  • Application deadline: Submit your OSAP application no later than 60 days before the end of your study period.
  • Required documentation deadline: Our Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) office must receive your required documents (e.g. proof of income, letter of explanation of your financial situation, signature pages) no later than 40 days before the end of your study period.
  • Review deadline: Our SAFA office must receive all OSAP appeals/review requests no later than 40 days before the end of your study period.
• How do I know if I have a deferment or am eligible for one?

  You can check your account detail by term and and view your tuition fees on MyOntarioTech. Then, check your OSAP account to see the amount of OSAP funding set to be distributed for the semester. If your OSAP funding is greater than your tuition, and you have submitted all required supporting documents, you do not need to take any further action—we will place a deferment on your account for you. If you have less OSAP funding than tuition, you will need to pay the difference by the payment deadline.

  1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
  2. Click on the Current students box.
  3. In the Paying your fees box, select Account summary by term - OSAP students.
  4. If prompted, login using your network credentials. 
  5. View your account balance.
• What if I miss the deadline to pay tuition?

  The payment deadline schedule is posted on MyOntarioTech. It is your responsibility to be aware of any important dates that apply to you, and ensure all account fees are paid on time. If your fees are not paid by the deadline, your account will be subject to a late fee. Late fees are charged on a monthly basis of 1.5 per cent interest on the outstanding balance of your tuition account. 

  To view the payment deadline schedule:

  1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
  2. Click on the Current students box.
  3. In the Paying your fees box, select Payment and refund deadlines.
  4. Navigate to the Payment deadlines drop down arrows, then select a semester.
  5. Review payment deadline information. 
• I have a credit balance on my tuition account. How can I request a refund?

  You can check your account balance on MyOntarioTech:

  1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
  2. Click on Current students. 
  3. In the Paying your fees box, select Account summary.
  4. If prompted, login using your network credentials. 
  5. View your account balance.

  A refund request form is to be used if you have a credit balance showing on your account (a balance with a negative amount). Credit balances are left on the account to be used towards the next academic term. However, if you are currently attending and require a refund of all or a portion of the credit on your account, you need to submit a refund request form. Processing time for a request is 2-3 weeks.  During peak periods, the turnaround may be longer.  This form is available on your MyOntarioTech account under Undergraduate Forms. If you do not have a credit balance, please speak with Enrolment Services before submitting this form.

  Fully withdrawn students, including those who are Suspended or Dismissed, are refunded monthly and do not require a Refund Request form.

  Only the student responsible for the fees on the account may request a refund.

  Please note: If you are eligible for a refund, the fastest way to receive it is to sign up for direct deposit.

  To access and complete our Direct Deposit form:

  1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
  2. Click on the Current students box.
  3. In the Student records box, select Student profile.
  4. If prompted, login using your network credentials. 
  5. On the Student profile page, click on My direct deposit info and a new direct deposit allocation window will open.
  6. Click Add new and input your direct deposit information. 
  7. Check the authorization textbox and click Save new deposit. The information you entered will be saved as a Prenote status.
  8. An email will be sent to your ontariotechu.net email address notifying you to submit the backup document to deposits@ontariotechu.ca for verification (i.e. a copy of a void cheque or a Direct Deposit Authorization form from the bank).
  9. Once the backup is verified, the status of your banking information will change to Active. You will be informed once your banking info is verified.

  Please note: If you are a student on OSAP, your refund must be approved by Student Awards and Financial Aid and may be refunded back to the National Student Loans Service Centre. If you are a graduate student not receiving OSAP, you must submit your request through the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
  
  

  Approved refunds are paid via direct deposit or TouchNet/PayPath (if your tuition balance was paid by debit or credit card via the Student Account Centre). 

• How do I complete/update my direct deposit banking information with Ontario Tech?

  To set up your Direct Deposit information online:

  1. Go to MyOntarioTech and click on Current Students.
  2. Click on Direct Deposit Information located under Personal Information.
  3. Sign in using your student number and network password.
  4. Click Add New to add your direct deposit information.
  5. In the Add Accounts Payable Deposit popup, Enter your banking information.
     1. Bank Routing Number: The first three digits of a valid institution number followed by a valid transit number.
     2. Account Number: Enter a valid account number.
     3. Bank Name: This field is auto populated.
     4. Account Type: Choose from the drop-down list.
  6. Check the authorization textbox and click Save New Deposit.
  7. The information you entered is saved as Prenote status.
  8. An email will be sent to your ontariotechu.net email address notifying you to submit the backup document to deposits@ontariotechu.ca for verification (i.e. a copy of a void cheque or a Direct Deposit Authorization form from the bank).
  9. Once the backup is verified, the status of the banking information will change to Active. You will be informed when the banking is verified.
• Do we receive an official receipt?

  You can request an official receipt for proof of tuition by completing the Specialized Letter request form.

  Please note that you will be charged a $15 fee and official receipts cannot be used for tax purposes.

  If you don’t require an official receipt but want a breakdown of your fees, you can view and print your Statement and payment history on MyOntarioTech.

  To do this:

  1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
  2. Click on the Current students box.
  3. In the Paying your fees box, select Statement and payment history.
  4. If prompted, login using your network credentials. 
  5. Review your account summary details and print the document. 
• What fees am I expected to pay as a co-op student?
  Effective as of the 2023-24 academic year, co-op students are required to pay an entrance fee, a preparatory course fee and a fee associated with each work term pursued: each being $720. This applies to both new and continuing students changing from a non-co-op to a co-op program. Total co-op fees will not exceed $3,600 CAD over the course of an undergraduate degree.
• I entered the co-op program prior to the 2023-24 academic year; am I required to pay all the fees outlined above?
  Students who entered the program prior to the 2023-24 academic year will not be required to pay an entrance fee, nor will they be required to pay additional fees for previously completed preparatory courses or work terms. All future charges will be based on the new fee structure. As the $3,600 CAD maximum still applies, students who did not pay an entrance or preparatory course fee will be charged for their fourth and fifth work terms (if applicable).