Tuition & fees

Administration Fee

This fee funds items such as: Student Accident Insurance Plan (providing coverage 24 hours per day, seven days per week within Canada, if the student is enrolled at Conestoga), locker usage.   

Graduation/Alumni Services Fee

This fee contributes to the cost of the documents, invitations, use of gowns and liripipes, other Convocation expenses, and the Alumni Association.   

ISR (International Student Recovery)

This is a fee applied to all international students enrolled in a credential program at an Ontario college or university, as per the Ministry of Colleges and Universities' funding structure.   

ONE Card Fee

This fee is assessed with issuing the student ID card (ONE Card).   

Student Services Fee

This fee contributes to the provision of essential academic, career, and wellness services and supports for students. This includes:    

• access to health professionals for medical services and mental health care.
• a range of career-related services including career counselling, job fairs, job placement services and programs to support career and employment readiness.
• tutoring, writing and math supports, study and learning skills services, as well as a range of workshops and programming to improve academic success.

Technology Enhancement Fee

This fee includes up-to-date computer equipment, software and services to provide students with enhanced academic support.

CSI Advocacy Fee

The CSI Advocacy Fee funds the necessary tools and resources required to encourage and allow students to be engaged in the advocacy process within the college and all levels of government to improve the student experience. The tools and resources include, but are not limited to, membership in advocacy organizations, communication and campaign resources, and tools for collecting membership feedback.   

CSI Association Fee

The CSI Association Fee provides access to all student support services, student programming, and leadership and skill development opportunities that your official student association provides. CSI is a student-owned and student-lead organization that represents and supports all Conestoga students at all campuses. For more information regarding support services, programming and development opportunities available, visit www.conestogastudents.com.   

CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee

The CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee provides all students with insurance for medical services including: prescription medication, health practitioners, vision care, and dental care. This fee also provides students with access to virtual healthcare through Dialogue and travel coverage and insurance. For more information, visit Health & Dental.   

CSI College International Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) Fee

This fee provides comprehensive insurance for basic emergency healthcare services while studying in Ontario. The CIHIP provides coverage for:   

• hospitalization and related services
• annual medical examination if covered for 6 consecutive months or more
• ambulance
• x-rays and lab testing
• physician services (in hospital, at home, or during medically necessary clinical visits
• emergency transportation
• psychiatric hospitalization
• psychotherapy
• maternity, and
• more.

For more information, visit Health & Dental.   

CSI Legal Care Fee

The CSI Legal Care Fee ensures students have the tools and financial means to defend their legal rights, provides access to legal information via a toll-free legal assistance helpline, and covers the costs of further counsel should they qualify for legal representation. Legal representation includes housing rights and tenant disputes, employment rights, and academic rights. This fee covers:   

• legal information and assistance
• lawyers or bailiff fees
• legal expenses, such as court fees and attendance, and witness expenses
• expert fees
• notary services

CSI U-Pass Fee

The CSI U-Pass Fee provides students with unlimited trips on the local transit system using your ONE Card, at an affordable price. The U-Pass provides affordable transportation not only to school, but for other trips such as shopping, employment, entertainment, and to connect to out-of-town bus or train stations.   

Bus Pass (Brantford only)

This fee is assessed to all students enrolled in full-time post-secondary and certificate programs at Brantford campus for unlimited travel on Brantford Transit.

Capital Development Fee

This fee contributes to capital enhancements that improve the student experience. It is approved by a referendum that is administered through a formal agreement with CSI.

Recreation/Athletic

All full-time, fee-paying students at the Cambridge - Fountain Street, Kitchener - Doon, and Brantford* campuses must pay this fee which assists in offsetting the costs of the intercollegiate and intramural athletic programs, and provides access to the Recreation Centre for the academic year.   

Students enrolled at the Cambridge - Fountain Street and Kitchener - Doon campuses may access the Doon Recreation Centre.

*Students enrolled at the Brantford campus may access the Laurier Brantford YMCA (they do not have access to the Doon Recreation Centre). The Recreation/Athletic fee Brantford students pay is transferred to Laurier to compensate for services offered to Conestoga students.   

Full-time students at other campuses, who are not required to pay the compulsory athletic fee, may purchase a student membership at a student rate equal to the athletic fee, or buy a day pass.   

eText Fee

Some programs include eText fees to cover the cost of mandatory resources essential to successfully complete the course or program.   

Program Services Fee (co-op programs)

All students in co-op programs, including mandatory, optional and alternative, such as guided career management, pay a non-refundable fee to offset costs involved with the wide variety of services and supports that are provided.

The Program Services Fee is billed in equal payments over the number of academic terms in which a student is registered in the program.   

• Students in programs that have both direct entry and optional co-op opportunities will be billed the Program Services Fee.
• The calculation for the Program Services Fee for students in programs with optional co-op work terms (such as in some degree programs) will use the maximum number of co-op terms required by the program multiplied by the current rate.
• In the event that a co-op work term is missed and all academic work is completed, the student will not be charged an additional Program Services Fee.

Program-Specific Fee

Some programs levy this fee for specific purposes such as special supplies, uniforms, etc.   

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee (confirmed via email)

This mandatory fee covers the cost of tracking health-related and other required student documentation prior to student WIL experiences. Depending on your program’s requirements, this may include immunization records, TB testing, police record checks, workplace health & safety course completion, first aid/CPR, respiratory fit testing, consent form completion, etc.

• Tuition:
• Domestic student: $6.24 per course hour ($25 per course is non-refundable)
• International student: $22.92 per course hour ($25 per course is non-refundable)
• International student grad certificate: $24.89 per course hour ($25 per course is non-refundable)
• International student degree/ACR: $25.32 per course hour ($25 per course is non-refundable)
  
• Administration Fee: $0.49 per hour to a maximum of $23.52 per course
  
• CSI Association Fee: $0.45 per hour to a maximum of $21.60 per course
  
• Resource Enhancement Fee: $0.52 per hour to a maximum of $24.96 per course
  
• Student Service fee: $0.24 per hour to a maximum of $11.52 per course
  

CSI Student Club & Society Fee

The CSI Student Club & Society Fee provides access to participate in any of the CSI clubs, councils and societies established on campus. If there aren't any that peak an interest or represent your community, students will receive training, tools and funds to establish and start their own. The fee funds spaces, events and resources to ensure all student-run clubs, councils and societies are supported for success.  

CSI Student Welcome Kit Fee

The CSI Welcome Kit contains everything a new Condor needs to enhance their student experience. Each kit contains multiple CSI and Condor-branded apparel, trending accessories, and may include exclusive offers and discounts. Please note that your Welcome Kit must be picked up in the term of purchase. No refunds will be applied.  

CSI Student Events Fee

The CSI Student Events Fee provides access to intentionally diverse programming and events that promote recreation, provide skill development, and create student connection that fosters a wholesome student experience. Fee-paying members may have access to free or discounted events, early event or ticket access, prizes, giveaways, and other opportunities such as exclusive interactions with talent or vendors.  

Sustainability Fee

This fee assists the college in completing projects that increase our energy efficiency, reduce our carbon footprint, and help to meet our overall sustainability goals.  

Description of other fees

Audit Tuition Fee

An Audit Tuition Fee will be charged to students auditing a course (course hourly rates apply).

Completion of Forms/Verification Letters Fee

This fee is charged when a letter is requested from the Registrar's Office, or a form must be completed, verifying current or past enrolment. A Request for Letter Form is available for this purpose.  

Continuing Education Graduation/Alumni Services Fee

This per term fee provides for all services related to graduation, convocation and the Alumni Association.  

Duplicate Documents of Recognition

If a duplicate copy of a Document of Recognition is required, the request must be made in writing to the Registrar's Office. A General Request Form (pdf) is available for this purpose. Documents that can be requested are: certificates, Ontario Graduate Certificates, Ontario college diplomas, Ontario college advanced diplomas, degrees, affirmations and statements of participation.

WIL Documentation Fee

This mandatory fee covers costs of tracking health-related student documentation required prior to student practicums.

Late Fee

Late fees are intended to ensure timeliness of tuition fee payments and are charged if fees are not received by the due date specified.

Legal Request Fees

Request by a legal authority for student file and/or record information.  

Letter of Permission

A Letter of Permission allows a student to take courses at another recognized post-secondary institution that may be considered for credit towards their program, subject to faculty/program approval and regulations.         

Parking Fees and Regulations

A system of paid parking is in place at Cambridge, Kitchener - Doon, Guelph and Waterloo (including University Gates). For information on regulations, rates and refunds, visit Parking Services.  

Prior Learning Assessment Fee

The fee associated with assessment of prior learning (PLAR) varies each academic year. Contact the Registrar's Office for the exact amount and a PLAR registration form./p>  

A $150 late fee will be applied to payments received after the stated due date as posted on the Student Portal.