Fees & Financial Aid :: Full-time Studies
Please note the Payment Options for BCIT.
Ensuring your fees are paid on time reserves your place in your chosen full-time program. Here's what you need to know about paying for your full-time studies.
Please note: Each year BC post-secondary institutions may raise tuition by 2 per cent. In April each year, BCIT posts the new rates that take effect on August 1. If you pay your tuition prior to April using the old rates, you are required to pay the difference within 10 business days from the start of your program. Please see the Ministry of Advanced Education's Tuition Limit Policy for more information.
Tuition for full-time studies programs
2018-2019 tuition effective August 1, 2018:
- Trades and Technical program fees - 2018-2019 [PDF]
- Technology program fees - 2018-2019 [PDF]
- High-Tech and Digital Arts program fees - 2018-2019 [PDF]
Tuition for 2018-2019 full-time studies programs includes:
- BCIT Student Association Activity fee
- BCIT Student Association Extended Health & Dental Plan fee
- BCIT Student Association Capital Levy fee
- BCIT Student Association Building Centre fee (Burnaby Campus only)
- Learning Resource fee
- BCIT ID Card fee
- Student Services fee
- Building fee
Total tuition for Trades and Technical studies programs also include a tool deposit and lab or flying fee. Coveralls fees are included for applicable programs delivered at the following campuses: Annacis Island, Aerospace, and Marine. Students are required to supply their own coveralls for programs delivered at the Burnaby campus.
Total tuition for Technology programs includes an optional co-op fee and a mandatory clinical and practicum fee.
U-Pass:
Total tuition cost listed in the full-time tuition schedules does not include the U-Pass BC fee. The U-Pass BC fee will be charged upon registration and is a mandatory fee for all eligible students.
Transfer Credit:
Where academic credit has been granted within a full-time studies program a student’s course load will be reduced, however full-time tuition will not be reduced.
Tuition for individual courses 2018-2019
Full-time technology and degree studies students who are registering for courses on a course-by-course basis, pay fees calculated on the basis of a certain amount per credit, depending on the course type:
| Course type | Amount per credit | Maximum per level or term |
|---|---|---|
| Business | $178 | $2,481 |
| Engineering & Computer (including Broadcast and Media Communications) | $200 | $2,805 |
| Health and Degrees | $232 | $3,225 |
| Specialty Health (Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Medical Radiography Technology) | $242 |
$3,384 |
Tuition for individual full-time courses will also include the following ancillary fees, which will be assessed when you register on a course-by-course basis:
- BCIT Student Association Activity fee
- BCIT Student Association Extended Health & Dental Plan fee
- BCIT Student Association Capital Levy fee
- BCIT Student Association Building Centre fee (Burnaby Campus only)
- Learning Resource fee
- BCIT ID Card fee
- Student Services fee
- Building fee
Application and late fees
Students will be subject to withdrawal for non-payment of fees.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee - Domestic | $90 |
| Application Fee - International | $154 |
| Reinstatement Charge | $200 |
Paying full-time tuition
Once you receive your offer of admission, BCIT will reserve a seat in the program for you when you submit your commitment fee. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Fees are payable on a term basis. First-term tuition is due 60 days prior to the start of your program. Returning and continuing students must pay their tuition in full within 10 business days from the start of classes or have an approved fee deferral in place. Ensure your payment is on time to avoid penalty fees and to keep your place in the program.
We accept the following forms of payment:
- Cash or debit card (in person only)
- Cheque or money order payable to BCIT - please include your BCIT ID (student number)
- Online banking (bill payment) through your financial institution using BCIT - Tuition as the payee
Please note: BCIT does not accept credit card payments for tuition or rent.
BCIT will no longer be providing support or assistance with dispute resolution to students who choose to use Plastiq as a third party payment service provider in order to pay for tuition, rent, and other services.
Please note that BCIT will not be responsible for any fees incurred for such payments or returns.
If paying by online banking, please use your BCIT ID (student number) as your account number. Please allow up to 3 business days for online bill payments to be posted to your account.
Note: BCIT accepts payment from all Canadian banks and credit unions and it is the recommended method for paying your fees. For more information view Payment Options at BCIT
Refunds for full-time tuition
You may withdraw from your program and be eligible to receive a tuition refund (less the processing fee and applicable non-refundable commitment fee), if you voluntarily withdraw by the refund deadline. U-Pass BC fees are collected on behalf of Translink and are not covered by BCIT's refund policy.
Note: If you're a student (not applicable to apprenticeship students) in a Trades and Technical Studies program who wishes to withdraw voluntarily from your program, start by reporting to your classroom instructor. If you've been asked to withdraw from a course/program for reasons of discipline or unsatisfactory progress, you may forfeit any right to a refund under this section.
| Program type | Commitment fee | Processing fee deducted from refund | Deadline for refund eligible (latest acceptable withdrawal date*) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trades programs | non-refundable | $100 | 10 business days after the start of class |
| Airline and flight operations | non-refundable | $1000 | 10 business days after the start of the class |
| Technology program fees: all full- and part-time day students | non-refundable | $200 | Withdrawal no later than 10 business days after the start of class |
| Degrees programs: full-time |
non-refundable | $200 | Withdrawal no later than 10 business days after the start of class |
| High Tech Professional Program | non-refundable | Refer to the specific program web page for all refund details for High Tech programs |
Please allow up to four weeks for all refunds to be issued plus mailing time. Refunds are issued by cheque made payable to the student. The exception to this is refunds issued where a third party was invoiced. In those instances, the refund will be made payable to the third party.
If you have not received your refund, please contact Student Information and Enrolment Services at 604-434-1610 or toll free at 1-866-434-1610 (Canada and US only). Allow for processing—up to four weeks plus mailing time.
Apprenticeship refunds
For information, refer to Apprenticeship Training Fees and Refunds.
Financial aid
If you need financial assistance when it comes to tuition, contact BCIT's Student Financial Aid and Awards. We can help guide you to scholarships, bursaries, awards and more.