Budgeting to fund your education
The cost of your education depends on you: how many classes you take, if you drive a car or take the bus, if you share accommodation or rent your own place.
Consider your particular circumstances together with these cost estimates.
Important fee payment deadlines
It is very important to ensure that payment is received by the appropriate deadline. You're encouraged to pay online to ensure payment is processed promptly. Contact the appropriate office if you have any questions or need to discuss payment alternatives:
| Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|
| University of Victoria acceptance deposit | May 1 |
| Residence Services room acceptance | See details |
| Residence Services first-term (in full) | August 1 |
| Last day for 100% reduction of tuition for first-term and full-year courses | See details |
| Last day to pay first-term tuition and student fees without interest charges | See details |
| Residence Services second-term acceptance (non-refundable) | November 15 |
| Last day for 50% reduction of tuition for first-term courses 100% of tuition will be charged for courses dropped after this date |
See details |
| Residence Services second-term (in full) | November 15 |
| Last day for 100% reduction of tuition for second-term courses | See details |
| Last day to pay second-term tuition without interest charges | January 31 |
| Last day for 50% reduction of tuition for second-term courses 100% of fees will be charged for courses dropped after this date |
See details |
- For details on paying your tuition and student fees, visit Accounting Services.
- For graduate student dates and deadlines, view graduate registration on the Graduate Studies site.
- For more information on academic year important dates, visit the Academic Calendar.
- For more information on Residence fees, visit Residence Services.
How will I pay?
There are many ways you can fund your education at UVic from your personal savings, to loans, and on-campus work. UVic offers a number of financial supports and can assist you in applying for government loans and grants.
| Source | How? |
|---|---|
| You |
Your savings, your part-time earnings, your summer job. |
| Family |
Talk to anyone who may be helping finance your education: parents, other relatives, and significant others. |
| Student loans |
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| Scholarships |
UVic has recognized excellence through the generous scholarship program |
| Bursaries |
UVic offers a generous bursary program for student in financial need. |
| Work-study program |
Eligible students may apply for UVic's work-study program which provides additional financial assistance through on-campus part-time employment opportunities - up to 340 hours per year - for students with documented financial need. |
Looking for graduate student financial aid and funding? View graduate financial aid and funding on the Graduate Studies site.
Budgeting resources
Budgeting doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, it can help prevent financial anxiety as the term progresses.
Make sure your budget is flexible changes in your financial. It's important to save some money for emergencies or a rainy day. A budget is a simple way for you to organize and manage your money to ensure that it lasts for your entire academic year.
- Visit the Get Smarter About Money website and blog
- Government of Canada Student Financial Assistance
- Information and tools designed to help you save, plan and pay for post-secondary education.
- Canadian Youth Connection
- Jobs, education, money, health and wellness all at your fingertips!
- Canadian Bankers Association
About Your Money Students – a free financial education seminar program for Canadian students.
Tuition and student fees
View the ways you can pay your tuition fees.The tuition fee estimator provides a preliminary estimate of tuition fees based upon:
Actual tuition fees may vary and are subject to change.
- What you select in the form
- Full time enrollment