Tuition and Fees

Same Fees For All — All students (Canadian, US, International) pay the same fees!
All prices are quoted in Canadian dollars.

Bachelor of Arts / International Studies Programs

Fees for a single term:

B.A. / B.I.S. / B.A.I.S. Program

Tuition 5,065
Room/Board 2,660
Single Room (optional) (500)
Student Service Fee 75
TOTAL (single term) 7,800

Part-Time: 1 – 3 courses: single course cost ($1,013)
Full-Time: 4 – 6 courses: full semester tuition ($5,065)

Study Abroad Term

TOTAL COSTS 8,800

The above travel term price includes tuition, travel costs, room & board for 8-10 weeks of study overseas. Fees for Study Abroad Terms are normally paid in three monthly installments prior to the beginning of travel.  Due to the costs involved with the program these fees are normally not refundable.

NOTE: There is a Confirmation fee of $200 payable at the time of acceptance.

Ministry Module Program

Fees for a single module:

Module Program Fees

Module Tuition 3,000*
Meals 150
Accomodations 150
TOTAL (single module) 3,300

SSU provides accomodation either on campus or billeted within the community. For alternate accomodations, please contact Lorna Jones at lornajones@ssu.ca

*effective March 2013

Other

Study Abroad Module 4,500 (approx)
Thesis/Project Supervision 2,000 (approx)
Internship or two 3-credit-hr courses 2,026 (approx)

For individuals participating in the module program and desiring to live and study in the SSU Community, please contact the Dean of Ministry for further details.

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Additional Expenses

Further expenses include the purchase of books and photocopying, and incidental personal expenses such as a phone & long distance plan.

All students are required to be protected by appropriate health and hospitalization insurance while in attendance at the University and should ensure that their certificate of coverage is in their possession.

Students taking part in the University’s study terms abroad are also required to be covered by appropriate travel insurance, and the cost will be the student’s responsibility. If necessary, coverage can be obtained through SSU at a minimal cost.

Payment Dates

Fees for the academic terms are payable in full on, or before, registration day (please see the academic dates). If you are facing extenuating circumstances, please contact the Financial Office for details regarding payment options.

Policies Regarding Late Payments and NSF Cheques

Unless satisfactory arrangements have been made in advance for an extension, the following late charges will apply:

  • Late tuition payment - $150
  • Late bookstore fees (30 days) - $20 per month
  • NSF cheque - $50

Students must have all charges for one semester paid before he/she is permitted to enrol for the next semester. Students with outstanding balances at the end of a semester will not be eligible to receive transcripts, diplomas or degrees.

Refund Policy

When a student leaves the University, either by dismissal or withdrawal, the student may receive a refund as outlined below:

Week Percentage
End of 1st week of classes 100%
End of 2nd week of classes 80%
End of 3rd week of classes 65%
End of 4th week of classes 50%
End of 5th week of classes 35%
After 5 weeks 0%

No refunds are given for unused meal plans.

About our Fees

St. Stephen’s University is a not-for-profit organization.  Approximately one third of the total operating cost of the University – and virtually the entire capital cost – is contributed by individuals, churches, foundations, and businesses in support of the University’s aims and goals. Many people give generously of their financial resources and their professional expertise to make this unique educational experience affordable and obtainable for Christian students. Fees are therefore unusually low for a private, residential program. The fact that students assist in maintenance tasks and meal preparation not only adds to the quality of community life but also helps reduce the University’s operating expenses.

For further clarification or assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office of SSU, Monday – Thursday at 506.467.9545, 1.888.CALLSSU, or sheilabrooks@ssu.ca.