Commitment fees
Limited Enrolment Commitment Fee
Canadian applicants admitted into limited enrolment programs will be required to pay a non-refundable commitment fee to secure their seat in the program. Payment of the commitment fee signifies acceptance by the applicant. Should the applicants choose not to register in courses, the commitment fee is forfeited and retained by the university. Domestic students who wish to request a refund of the commitment fee must follow the procedures as stated in policy C.39 titled “Refunds of Tuition and Other Fees” which can be found online at www.kwantlen.ca/policies.Students applying to limited enrolment programs are required to pay a non-refundable and non-transferable Commitment Fee at the time the applicant is sent an offer of admission, in order to secure a seat in the program. If the student completes the registration process, this fee will be applied towards the full tuition fees.
Payment of the commitment fee signifies acceptance of the seat by the applicant. Should the applicant not complete the registration process by registering on or before a specified deadline, the commitment fee is forfeited and retained by the University and the seat will be offered to another applicant.
Only in extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the student may a refund of the commitment fee be requested. The request must follow the procedures stated in policy C.39 titled "Refunds of Tuition and Other Fees" which can be found online at www.kwantlen.ca/policies.
International Student Commitment Fee
International applicants are required to pay a commitment fee once an offer of admission has been issued. The commitment fee is a non-refundable, non-transferrable fee that signifies acceptance by the applicant. Should the applicants choose not to register in courses, the commitment fee is forfeited and retained by the university.
If a student’s application for a study permit is denied by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), the commitment fee may be refunded, minus a $300.00 CAD processing fee. Students whose study permits have been denied must submit to the Admissions office a Study Permit Denial Request for Refund form AND the original denial letter issued by CIC prior to the first day of classes. Approved refunds will be issued via cheque, unless otherwise requested, and sent to the address on file.
Only in extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the student may a refund of the commitment fee be requested. Requests must follow the procedures as stated in policy K.1 titled “Refunds of Tuition and Other Fees for International Students, Non-Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents” which can be found online at www.kwantlen.ca/policies.
Paying the Commitment Fee
The commitment fee is payable online via credit card through your myKwantlen account, under the Admission tab. Payment can also be made via online banking, cheque, money order, Interac Online or bank transfer. The commitment fee is a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit applied to the first semester's tuition that confirms your intention to study at Kwantlen.
Registration Deposit
The registration deposit is not the same as a commitment fee. It is a prepaid deposit required to enable registration for all students and should be paid 1-2 days prior to your registration date. It is non-refundable, but is used to reduce your total fees owing for the semester. Students who pay a commitment fee are not required to pay the registration deposit for the first attendance period. To learn more about the registration deposit, visit the online Registration Guide.
