Tuition and Fees
In order to secure your seat at SAIT, you’ll need to make two payments:
- Tuition deposit (new students)
- Tuition fees
2023/24 cost adjustments
SAIT has reviewed its domestic and international tuition and fees for 2023/24 in comparison to local, national, and international programs.
Tuition and fee increases will be effective for the 2023/24 academic year, starting July 1, 2023.
Tuition deposit
Your tuition deposit is required after you’ve received your offer of admission. Please make note of the following when paying your deposit.
- The tuition deposit is non-refundable.
- You may transfer your tuition deposit one time to any future intake open at the time you make your request – transfer requests are subject to the following rules.
- You must have an offer for a second SAIT program.
- Your request must be received before the transcript deadline of your originally confirmed term.
- Your deposit will be forfeited if you choose to cancel your confirmed seat or you don’t attend classes.
- Your deposit can’t be transferred once it’s been forfeited.
- If you want to transfer your tuition deposit a second time, you must submit a new application and pay an additional non-refundable tuition deposit.
- The deposit is equal to approximately 20% of your total fees for your first term.
- This will be applied to your tuition – the remaining balance will be available, and is due after you choose your schedule.
- Your offer will expire if the deposit is not received by the deadline listed on your offer letter.
- It is important to pay the tuition deposit in advance of the deadline as we do not provide extensions.
| Program | Tuition deposit rate | Due date |
| All certificate, diploma, applied degree and bachelor degree programs. | $750 | 30 business days after the date of offer, or as stated on your admission offer |
| Academic Upgrading and Open Studies | N/A | N/A |
- The tuition deposit is non-refundable.
- You may transfer your tuition deposit one time to any future intake open at the time you make your request – your request must be made by the tuition deposit transfer deadline for your program’s start date.
- If you want to transfer your tuition a second time, you must submit a new application and pay an additional non-refundable tuition deposit.
- The deposit is equal to approximately 20% of your total fees for your first term.
- This will be applied to your tuition – the remaining balance will be available, and is due, after you choose your schedule.
- Your offer will expire if the deposit is not received by the deadline listed on your offer letter.
- It is important to pay the tuition deposit in advance of the deadline as we do not provide extensions.
| Programs | Tuition deposit rate | Due date |
| All certificate, diploma, applied degree or bachelor degree programs. | $1,750 | 15 business days after the date of offer, or as stated on your admission offer |
| Academic Upgrading | N/A | N/A |
| Programs | Tuition deposit rate | Due date |
| All certificate, diploma, applied degree or bachelor degree programs. | $1,750 | 20 days after the date of offer, or as stated on your admission offer. |
| Academic Upgrading, ELF, Open Studies | $1,000 | 20 days after the date of offer, or as stated on your admission offer. |
Declined tuition deposit transfer
Your tuition deposit transfer request could be declined in the following situations:
- You missed the request deadline.
- A previous transfer request was approved.
If your tuition deposit transfer is declined, you’re still expected to start in your initial intake and meet the course registration and tuition payment deadline. Review our refund policy to learn more.
Tuition payment and deadlines
Tuition and fees are payable after you have been registered in your classes. Please make note of the following when paying your tuition and fees.
- You must have your financing in place and have paid your tuition by the applicable deadline.
- Tuition for full-time programs is paid on a semester-by-semester basis.
- Make sure to pay early enough through your preferred online payment option for your funds to appear on your account by the tuition deadline.
- If your tuition payment is not received by the deadline, you'll be dismissed from SAIT and may be responsible for full fees owing.
- If your registration is cancelled for non-payment and you wish to be reinstated, an $80 reinstatement fee may be added to your tuition.
- Tuition deposits will be forfeited for newly accepted students cancelled for non-payment.
*Program start dates not listed below have a tuition payment deadline of the first business day of the month before classes begin.
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| Jan. 9, 2023 | Dec. 12, 2022 (accepted students) |
| Jan. 20, 2023 (continuing students) | |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | Jan. 25, 2023 (accepted students) |
| Feb. 27, 2023 | Feb. 1, 2023 (accepted students) |
| March 20, 2023 | March 1, 2023 (accepted students) |
| March 31, 2023 (continuing students) | |
| March 27, 2023 | March 8, 2023 (accepted students) |
| April 3, 2023 | March 8, 2023 (accepted students) |
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | April 5, 2023 (accepted students) |
| May 19, 2023 (continuing students) | |
| May 23, 2023 | April 25, 2023 (accepted students) |
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2023 | June 8, 2023 (accepted students) |
| July 14, 2023 (continuing students) |
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| Aug. 28, 2023 | Aug. 2, 2023 |
| Sept. 5, 2023 | Aug. 8, 2023 (accepted students) |
| Sept. 15, 2023 (continuing students) | |
| Oct. 30, 2023 | Oct. 4, 2023 |
| Nov. 20, 2023 | Oct. 25, 2023 |
Exemptions for UPass and recreation fees
Eligible students can opt-out of UPass and campus recreation fees when registration opens for the upcoming semester. To be eligible for an exemption:
- Campus Recreation: all your courses are fully online and you reside 100 km or farther from the main campus.
- UPass: you are enrolled in 9 credits or more per semester and all your courses are fully online.
- Full payment for tuition and fees or approval for student loan funding must be applied to your account.
- Fee exemption requests will be denied if you are cancelled for non-pay and reinstated after the application submission deadline.
Please note the following important information:
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According to Calgary Transit's UPass contract, you cannot opt-out of the UPass fee if you qualify for a low-income bus pass.
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Exemptions to both fees continue to be available for students with a physical/mobility or other valid disability-related concern.
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You must be registered with Accessibility Services and/or have a Calgary Transit Access Pass.
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Please contact Accessibility Services for more information.
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Exemptions for Spring 2023 UPass and recreation fees
Exemption applications for Spring 2023 will open Wednesday, March 15. The deadline to apply for a UPass and/or recreation fee exemption is Friday, May 19. Exemptions are not guaranteed and supporting documentation may be required.
Before submitting your application, please note the following.
- You will be notified of the outcome of your application by email
- If you're approved, a credit will be applied to your account 6 to 8 weeks after the deadline of {appropriate deadline}.
- The credit will remain on your account to be used for tuition in future semesters. Review our refund policy for more details.
Review our refund policy for more details.
Exemptions for Summer 2023 recreation fees
Exemption applications for Summer 2023 will open Wednesday, May 24. Check back after you choose your courses for full details.