The exact amount you pay in tuition and fees depends on:
- your citizenship status (international student vs domestic student),
- your program, and
- the number of courses you’re taking.
Mandatory fees
In addition to your tuition, you will also need to pay ancillary or mandatory SAIT and Saitsa fees.
Review the domestic and international fee tables to find your tuition amount per course and to learn more about your mandatory 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 payment and deadlines
Tuition and fees are payable after you choose your classes. Please make a 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.
- Pay early enough through your preferred online payment option for your funds to appear in 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 the full fees owed. If your registration is cancelled for non-payment and you wish to be reinstated, an $80 reinstatement fee may be added to your tuition.
Program start dates not listed below have a tuition payment deadline of the first business day of the month before classes begin.
Newly accepted students
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| Jan. 8, 2024 | Dec. 13, 2023 |
| Feb. 20, 2024 | Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Feb. 26, 2024 | Jan. 31, 2024 |
| March 18, 2024 | Feb. 21, 2024 |
| March 25, 2024 | Feb. 28, 2024 |
| April 2, 2024 | March 6, 2024 |
Continuing students
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| Jan. 8, 2024 | Jan. 19, 2024 |
| March 18, 2024 | March 29, 2024 |
Program start dates not listed below have a tuition payment deadline of the first business day of the month before classes begin.
Newly accepted students
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | April 10, 2024 |
| May 21, 2024 | April 24, 2024 |
Continuing students
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
Program start dates not listed below have a tuition payment deadline of the first business day of the month before classes begin.
Newly accepted students
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2024 | June 5, 2024 |
Continuing students
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2024 | July 12, 2024 |
Program start dates not listed below have a tuition payment deadline of the first business day of the month before classes begin.
Newly accepted students
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| Aug. 26, 2024 | July 31, 2024 |
| Sept. 3, 2024 | Aug. 7, 2024 |
| Nov. 18, 2024 | Oct. 23, 2024 |
Continuing students
| Starting date | Tuition payment deadline |
|---|---|
| Sept. 3, 2024 | Sept. 13, 2024 |
Fee exemptions and opt-outs
Eligible students may be able to opt out of the UPass, campus recreation and/or the SAIT Student Association (Saitsa) Health and Dental Fees.
The Saitsa health and dental plan, administered through Campus Trust, provides coverage for certain medical and dental needs.
You may be eligible for health and dental coverage if you're:
- an international student OR
- a domestic student enrolled in at least nine credits in an eligible SAIT program.
Review Saitsa benefits to learn more, including the opt-out/family add-on periods.
Eligible students can opt out of UPass and/or campus recreation fees when registration opens each 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 nine 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:
- The SAIT Wellness Centre will be closed Monday, June 26 through Tuesday, Aug. 22. The campus rec fee will be waived, and exemption applications will be unavailable for all students enrolled in July and August classes — review Campus Centre Redevelopment project to learn more.
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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. You must be registered with Accessibility Services and/or have a Calgary Transit Access Pass. Please contact Accessibility Services for more information.
Fee exemption requests can only be submitted during the application period for the appropriate term. Refer to the table below for fee exemption periods in the current and/or upcoming academic year.
| Term | Exemption Applications open | Exemption Applications deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2024 | Nov. 17, 2023 | Jan. 19, 2024 |
| Spring 2024 | TBD | TBD |
| Summer 2024 | N/A | N/A |
| Fall 2024 | TBD | TBD |