Non-Tuition Related Fees and Service Charges

Non-Tuition Related Fees (for courses of 30 hours or more)

Fees on Behalf of Student Groups and Third Parties

Academic Support Fee

A fee of $3.91 per student, per course enrolment, is levied for academic support. The Academic Support fee provides access to academic success and engagement programs, academic conflict mediation/resolution, orientation and transition programs, and support for historically disadvantaged and under-represented groups.

Athletics and Recreation Fee

A fee of $0.50 per student, per course enrolment, is levied in support of athletics and recreation. Chang School students taking non-credit or credit courses of 30 hours or more may obtain a RAC membership while enrolled at Toronto Metropolitan on payment of an optional user fee.

Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) Fee

A fee of $2.98 per student, per course enrolment.

This fee provides membership in the Canadian Federation of Students. The CFS unites over 550,000 students across the country and lobbies local, provincial and federal governments on tuition fees, financial aid and student representation, and coordinates effective campaigns and discounted services.

Career Services Fee

A fee of $3.48 per student, per course enrolment, is levied for career services. The Career Services fee provides students with access to programs, support, resources, and networking opportunities with potential employers, mentors, co-founders, and investors to ensure their career readiness.

Toronto Metropolitan Association of Part-time Students (TMAPS) Fee

A fee of $15.71 per student, per course enrolment.

The Toronto Metropolitan Association of Part-time Students (TMAPS) represents all continuing education, distance education, and part-time degree students and any student taking a Chang School course. This fee supports TMAPS administration, advocacy efforts, member outreach, and emergency grants.

Health and Wellness Fee

A fee of $0.52 per student, per course enrolment, is levied for health and wellness. The Health and Wellness fee provides students with access to medical care, mental health programs or services, and health resources, as well as support to ensure the well-being of underrepresented groups.

Student Buildings Fee

A fee of $3.50 per student, per course enrolment, is levied in support of student buildings. The Student Buildings fee provides students with access to facilities (for example, Toronto Metropolitan Student Centre and Oakham House) for student activities and funding for operations, capital costs, and repairs.

Material Fees

In some courses, a portion of the total course tuition fee includes a material fee for one of the following materials or services:

• learning materials or clothing retained by the student
• materials used in the production of items which become the property of the student
• materials or services when the University acts as a broker with a vendor for the student

Here is a table that shows the material fees for the 2023/24 academic year.

For the refund policy that applies to these courses, please refer to the Material Fees note under Refunds.

Late Fee Service Charges

There is a late fee service charge of 1.25% per month (16.08% effective annual rate) assessed on any unpaid balance in a student’s account.

NSF Cheques/Denied Credit Card Authorization

Any student who tenders a cheque or uses a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit card which is subsequently not honoured by the banking institution will be charged $50 by the ServiceHub. Payment for outstanding fees plus the $50 must be made by certified cheque or money order, payable to Toronto Metropolitan University.

Important Note: All fees are tentative subject to Board Approval.