Money and Taxes
Managing Your Money
Budgeting and planning for expenses throughout your studies is extremely important.
Our Money Matters section offers tips for all international students, not just those who haven't yet arrived.
You'll find details on paying your tuition, planning for costs, University of Alberta scholarships, and the financial considerations for bringing family with you.
The international student handbook (PDF) also has useful tools to help you manage your finances.
Paying Tuition
Fall/Winter tuition and fees must be paid by the end of September to avoid additional installment charges. Spring/Summer fees must be paid by the fee payment deadline in the applicable term.
Exchange students attending the U of A on an official exchange with reciprocal fees agreement do not pay regular tuition but must pay some non-instructional fees.
Financial Difficulty or Money Problems
If you have sudden, unexpected financial difficulties while you are studying, you may want to seek funding from the following programs:
Don't forget about taxes
As a student at the University of Alberta, you are subject to the taxation laws of Canada and the Province of Alberta.
Whether you have to file a Canadian tax return and the type of income you must report depends on your residency status in Canada. It is your responsibility to assess your own tax obligations every year.
See Income Taxes and Forms for complete information, including details on tax credits such GST and Child Tax Credit.
Verification of Costs & Fees Letter
If your home country's bank/government requires that the University provide a letter outlining the funds that you will require per academic year, you can download this form from the link below, fill it out, and return it to the front desk of the International Centre. One of our international student advisors will be happy to handle your request and prepare a letter for you.
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