The following fees are effective for students registering in courses after July 11, 2007, with a start date of Sept. 1, 2007 or later.

 
     
5.1 Fee Summary

Course fees are calculated by combining the tuition fees, learning resources fee, and mandatory Students' Union and Alumni Relations fees.

Academic-related fees are exempt from the federal Goods and Services Tax (G.S.T.). Other goods are not G.S.T.-exempt and are described in Section 5.8.1. Fees are listed and payable in Canadian dollars.

The payment of course fees entitles you to receive most learning resources and other support services (including tutorial assistance where provided) for the period of active registration.

Students attending Athabasca University grouped study courses at collaborating institutions may be assessed tuition and fees that vary from those established within this Calendar. Those students should contact an academic advisor or the Office of the Registrar at the institution offering the course.

The University's fee schedule applies to students who are registering after July 11, 2007 in courses that have a September 1, 2007 or later start date.

It is Athabasca University's intention to increase its tuition fees in future years by the maximum amount permitted under the Government of Alberta's Tuition Fee Policy.

     
5.1.1 Returning Students

If you are a returning Athabasca University student, please login to myAU. MyAU is your personalized portal to the University where you may quickly access information that is relevant to you. If you are no longer an active student, you may still access myAU and follow the “reactivation” procedure.

Once you have logged in to myAU, you may register in a course and view personal information, such as your AU Library account, and your assignment marks, and course grades. You may also take care of administrative matters, such as booking examinations, submitting assignments, and applying for extensions.

Athabasca University will also communicate directly with you through myAU. Check the Message Centre on your myAU home page for general information and for mail addressed to you.

     
5.1.2 General Application Form/Fee (New Students)

When first seeking admission to Athabasca University, all students submit a $65 (this fee will increase to $80, effective August 31, 2007), onetime non-refundable application fee with their completed Undergraduate General Application Form. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with entering student demographic information and creating student accounts and records. Effective September 1, 2007, this fee includes the cost of transcript requests.

The $65 application fee is payable only once, regardless of how long ago you were an active student. This fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether your requested start date is unavailable or if you choose not to register in an Athabasca University course.

The Undergraduate General Application Form, used to apply for admission, is separate from the Undergraduate Course Registration Form used for registering in most Athabasca University courses. Forms are available at the back of the print Calendar or online. As a new student, you may still access myAU, but logging in won't be necessary.

     
5.1.3 Course Fee Example

Course fees (regular and audit registrations) for a Province of Alberta student in a three-credit course, for example, are calculated by combining the following:

Tuition fee $421
Learning resources fee $160
Students' Union ($8) and Alumni Relations fees ($2) $10
Alberta student pays $591 per course

The learning resources fee and the Students' Union and Alumni Relations fees do not apply to one-credit courses.

Athabasca University offers a number of zero-credit courses (e.g., ENGL 140, ENGL 143). Zero-credit courses are assessed the same fee structure as three-credit courses. Other academic-related fees and regulations also apply to zero-credit courses.

 
     
5.1.4 Re-registration Fees

Re-registration fees include the tuition fee, Students' Union and Alumni Relations fees only. If the course has been revised since your last registration, you are required to purchase new learning resources. In this case, the learning resources fee is added to your re-registration amount.

 


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