Tuition Deposit
To reserve your seat, a tuition deposit is required from students entering a new program. Payment must be received by the specified date on your early or full admission letter. Confirmation that your tuition deposit has been received will be sent to your Olds College email address and instructions are provided to request an official receipt.
See also: How to Pay Your Tuition
How Much do I Owe?
The following programs require a $300 tuition deposit:
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The following program requires a $2,500 tuition deposit:
- Heavy Equipment Operator
International students
International students admitted to any program are required to pay a $1500 tuition deposit.
When is my deposit due?
Within 30 days: if you are admitted 4 or more months prior to program start date
Within 2 weeks: if you are admitted within 4 months of the program start date
Within 2 weeks: if you are offered a seat from a waitlisted program
Due immediately upon admission: if admitted within 2 weeks of the program start date for any program
Due within 2 weeks upon admission to any competitive entry program: regardless of admission date for Animal Health Technology (AHT)
Your admission letter will state your tuition deposit deadline date.
Tuition and Fees Payment Methods
Through Your Banking InstitutionSet up Olds College as a payee/bill through your banking institution. Use your nine digit Olds College ID number (available on your early or full admission letter) as the account number. *Please allow 3-5 working days for bank processing. By Credit CardStudents can pay tuition and fees online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard) through their myoldscollege account. *PayPath is a third party vendor that may charge additional transaction fees* By Authorized UserStudents can authorize other individuals such as parents, guardians or employers, to make tuition or confirmation deposits payments online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard). To set up an authorized user login to your myoldscollege account. By MailSend a cheque or money order to: Student Services, Olds College, 4500 – 50 ST, Olds, AB T4H 1R6. Please make sure to indicate your nine digit student ID on the cheque. | In Person at the Olds CampusYou can make payments in person in the Bell e-Learning Centre (Room 957). Payments can be made by debit card, cheque, money order or bank draft. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed: Saturday, Sunday and stat holidays (with the exception of occasional extended hours announced for special events). Using Aeroplan PointsYou may pay using your Aeroplan points through HigherEdPoints.com SponsorshipA letter of sponsorship from the sponsoring agency is submitted to enrolmentservices@oldscollege.ca or by fax to 403.556.4711 Student FundingDue to timing of disbursement, a government student loan cannot be used to pay the Application or Tuition Deposit fee. View Student Funding Page International StudentsOlds College has partnered with Flywire to provide international students with a safe and convenient way to pay their Tuition Deposit and Tuition & Fees. Please visit oldscollege.flywire.com to make your payments. |
Tuition Deposit Refund Policy
Domestic applicants:
Fully refundable: if you cancel admission up to 4 months prior to the program start date (i.e. September 5th program start date, tuition deposit is refundable if you cancel on or before May 5th)
Non-refundable: if you cancel within 4 months of the program start date (i.e. September 5th program start date, tuition deposit is non-refundable if you cancel after May 5th)
International applicants:
Fully refundable: If you cancel admission up to 4 months prior to the program start date, then your deposit is fully refundable.
Partial refund: If you provide proof that your Visa application is denied, then you are eligible for a refund minus an administrative fee** (based on the program specific tuition deposit).
If you cancel your admission one month prior to the start date of the program and have not received your study permit / study visa notification, then you are eligible for a refund minus an administrative fee** (based on the program specific tuition deposit).
** The Administrative Fee is $300 (i.e.: after submitting a $1,500 tuition deposit, a student will receive a $1,200 tuition deposit refund)
Non-refundable: If you cancel admission within 4 months prior to the program start date and have a valid study permit / study visa, then your tuition deposit is non-refundable.
Additional Refund Information:
- Olds College refund guidelines are based on the program the student is enrolled in.
- To determine when a refund will be granted, please refer to Programs Dates and Deadlines found on specific program pages.
- Further information can also be found through our Student Fee Policy.
Need Assistance?
Office of the Registrar
403.556.8281
1.800.661.6537
info@oldscollege.ca