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Financial Obligations of the Student

It is the college's expectation that every student who receives services, for which a financial obligation is incurred, meet that obligation. College staff are empowered to act in accordance with established procedures to carry out the intent of this policy. Students may choose to pay tuition and related fees on an installment plan. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for the plan. All students who have outstanding fees after the last day to pay fees will be assessed this fee. Students who have made no payment or arrangement for payment, will be dropped. Also, admission to the college, permission to register, transcripts, enrolment verifications and diplomas/certificates will be withheld for failure to meet financial obligations. A Program Cancellation Fee will be withheld if fall registration is cancelled between the tuition payment deadline and the last day to add/drop.

Appeals
If you wish to appeal your tuition assessment or other fee related issue, you should submit your appeal to the Registrar who shall conduct such a review of the appeal as considered appropriate under the circumstances. The Registrar shall communicate the outcome of the review to the student in writing within 10 days of receipt of the appeal. The decision of the Registrar shall be final.

Application Fees
This application fee is non-refundable and must be received before an application is processed.

Audit Fees
Students auditing a course will be charged 50% of all tuition and fees assessed for that course, including Student's Association, Material or Special Fees and International Student differential. Students may only register as audit status during the last 2 days of registration for the term and will not receive a rebate of any fees once registered as an audit.
Students who are 65 years of age or older can audit courses without paying the tuition portion of the audit fee.

Challenge Examination
Any student that receives permission to challenge an exam will be required to pay a $100 non-refundable fee.

Child Care
Child Care Centre 403.357.3601
Family Day Home 403.357.3601

Deposit
Students are not required to pay a tuition deposit, but must pay all fees by the Due Date for fee payment.

Due Dates
Tuition and other fees for each term (summer, fall, winter, spring) are due and payable on or before the Fees Due Date listed in the Academic Calendar. Any unpaid tuition or fees at the Due Date for fee payment will result in your registration being cancelled. You may be allowed to re-register if full payment is received including a $25 late fee. Re-registration cannot be guaranteed if course space is not available.
Note: For students who register after the Fees Due Date, fees are due at the time of registration.

Fee Changes
RDC reserves the right to correct errors or omissions in publishing and alter fees without notice.

Government Grant Funding

Skills Investment Program
This is full-time government grant funding for upgrading, certificate and diploma programs.
Students must meet specific eligibility requirements including a commitment to learning and a return to the workforce.
For more information, please contact the Student Funding & Awards Office at 403.314.2472.

Government Student Loans
The federal and provincial governments provide financial assistance in the form of loans and grants to students who demonstrate financial need.
Application forms are available from the Student Funding & Awards Office in May or on-line at www.alis.gov.ab.ca. The Student Funding & Awards Office can review your application to ensure you are maximizing your funding and submit your form to Students Finance for you.
You must be registered in 60% of a full-course load for the period of your loan. Normally the minimum credit weight for eligibility for full-time student loans is:
Fall and Winter terms 9 post secondary academic credits and 3 post secondary classes per term

Spring Term 6 post secondary academic credits and 2 post secondary classes per term

OR an equivalent as approved by the Student Funding & Awards Office. Out of province students should confirm full-time requirements with the Student Funding & Awards Office as these rules may differ.
For more information regarding applying and receiving your student loan including how to pay your tuition with your loan contact the Student Funding & Awards Office.

Material and Special Fees

These fees are in addition to regular tuition rates that reflect extra costs associated with offering the courses such as travel, supplies, and materials.
Material and special fees are due and payable by the Fees' Due Date and are levied on a course by course basis. Please review the list below.

PreTRADES $60.00
Apprenticeship - All programs $60.00
ART 201 ArtHistoryI $15.00
ART 203 ArtHistoryII $15.00
ART 231 Visual Fundamentals I $20.00
ART 233 Visual Fundamentals II $25.00
ART 241 DrawingI $40.00
ART 243 DrawingII $40.00
ART 251 Two Dimensional Studies - Painting I $45.00
ART 261 Three Dimensional Studies - Ceramics I $35.00
ART 281 Three Dimensional Studies - Sculpture I $50.00
ART 305 ArtHistory $15.00
ART 306 ArtHistory $15.00
ART 341 DrawingIII $40.00
ART 343 DrawingIV $40.00
ART 351 Painting II $55.00
ART 353 Painting III $55.00
ART 361 Ceramics II $55.00
ART 363 Ceramics III $55.00
ART 375 Printmaking I $55.00
ART 379 Printmaking III $55.00
ART 381 Sculpture II $55.00
ART 383 Sculpture III $55.00
ART 441 Drawing $40.00
ART 443 Drawing $40.00
ART 451 Painting $55.00
ART 453 Painting $55.00
ART 461 Ceramics $40.00
ART 463 Ceramics $40.00
ART 475 Printmaking - Relief Intaglio $55.00
ART 479 Printmaking - Relief Intaglio $55.00
ART 481 Sculpture $55.00
ART 483 Sculpture $55.00
Athabasca University Courses $75.00
AUTO 101 Tools&Safety $150.00
AUTO 102 Brakes $235.00
AUTO 103 Electrical I $140.00
AUTO 104 Welding $65.00
AUTO 105 Powertrains and Drivelines $50.00
AUTO 106 Basic Transmissions $60.00
AUTO 107 Steering & Suspension $180.00
AUTO 108 WheelAlignment $210.00
AUTO109 Engine Fundamentals $190.00
AUTO 110 Electrical II $120.00
BADM170 Microcomputer Applications $30.00
BADM 234 Web Design $15.00
BADM238 Electronic Commerce $30.00
BCMT050 Basic Computer Skills $15.00
BIOL 075 Introductory Biology $15.00
BIOL 095 Preparatory Biology $15.00
BIOL 201 Concepts in Biology $10.00
BIOL 217 Introduction to Cell Biology $20.00
BIOL 218 Organisms in their Environment $20.00
BIOL 317 Molecular Genetics and Heredity $30.00
BIOL318 Principles of Ecology $20.00
CARP 100 Carpentry Trade Introduction $140.00
CARP 120 Construction Safety $145.00
CARP 103 Blueprints I $50.00
CARP 104 Blueprints II $120.00
CARP 105 Trade Mathematics I $50.00
CARP 106 Trade Mathematics II $50.00
CARP 107 Carpentry Projects $330.00
CARP 108 Carpentry Projects II $385.00
CARP 110 Building Procedures $130.00
CHEM 075 Introductory Chemistry $15.00
CHEM 095 Preparatory Chemistry . $15.00
CHEM 203 Introductory University Chemistry I $10.00
CHEM 205 Introductory University Chemistry II $10.00
CHEM 211 Introductory University Chemistry I $30.00
CHEM 212 Introductory University Chemistry II $30.00
CHEM 251 Introductory Organic Chemistry I $30.00
CHEM 313 Quantitative Analysis II $30.00
CHEM 351 Organic Chemistry I $30.00
CHEM 352 Organic Chemistry II $30.00
CMPT 201 Introduction to Computing $25.00
CMPT 261 Introduction to Computing $35.00
COMM140 Fundamentals of Workplace Communications (Pharm) Distance Ed only) $50.00
COMM250 Bus. and Workplace Writing (Internet only) $50.00
COMM252Technical & Scientific Writing (Internet only) $50.00
COMM254 Human Services Writing (Internet only) $50.00
CSYS 118 SystemsAnalysis and Design $20.00
CSYS 222 Practicum $20.00
CSYS 231 Network Fundamentals $15.00
DACS 208 Block Practicum $20.00
DACS 311 Fieldwork $30.00
DACS 312 Fieldwork $30.00
DRAM 203 Introduction to Dramatic Movement $20.00
DRAM 205 Acting Practicum I $200.00
DRAM 206 Introduction to Sound for Theatre $20.00
DRAM 207 Introduction to Theatrical Properties $40.00
DRAM 208 Introduction to Theatre Lighting $20.00
DRAM 210 Introduction to Stagecraft $125.00
DRAM 211 Drafting and Drawing for Theatre $30.00
DRAM 305 Acting Practicum II $100.00
DRAM 314 Theatre Design $35.00
DRAM 315 Stagecraft Practicum $20.00
DRAM 317 AdvancedTechnical Practicum II $20.00
DRAM 318 AdvancedTechnical Practicum III $20.00
DRAM 378 Stagecraft $125.00
DRAM 493 Design Production Lab $40.00
DRIV 110 Intro Transportation Industry $125.00
EDAS All Alternative Programs (Z) $50.00
EDFX 203 EducationFieldExperience $20.00
EDIT 302 Instructional Application of Technology $15.00
ELCC 201 Foundations of Early Learning & Child Care $10.00
ELCC 210 Practicum I $25.00
ELCC 212 Development Through Play I $10.00
ELCC 215 Program Planning II $10.00
ELCC 218 Program Planning III $10.00
ELCC 220A Practicum II $25.00
ELCC 310A Practicum III $25.00
ELCC 317 Program Planning V $10.00
ELCC 320A Practicum IV $25.00
ELCC All Alternate Delivery Courses (Z) $25.00
ENCP 200 Computer Programming for Engineers $15.00
ENPH 231 Engineering Dynamics . $10.00
FILM 201 Introduction to Film: Film Art $10.00
FILM 202 Introduction to Film: Film History $10.00
GEOG 230 Introductory Physical Geography $10.00
GEOG 231 Introductory Physical GeographyII $10.00
GEOG250 Spatial Organization of HumanActivity $10.00
HCA 120 $55.00
HOSP 213 Computers $20.00
HOSP 228 Bar and Beverage Management $30.00
HOSP 230 Introduction to Wine $45.00
HOSP 243 Workplace Safety & Responsibility $25.00
 HOSP 313  Advanced Computers      $20.00
INTD 240 Integrated Arts Approach to Movement $20.00
KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy $20.00
KNSS 202 Physiology of Exercise $20.00
KNSS 220 Introduction to Athletic Therapy $20.00
KNSS 280 Introduction to Outdoor Education $40.00
KPAC 200 Swimming $21.00
KPAC 214 IceHockey $21.00
KPAC 218 Soccer $25.00
KPAC 231 Badminton $5.00
KPAC 235 Tennis $30.00
KPAC 240 Baseball/Fastball $20.00
KPAC 245 Golf $20.00
KPAC 260 Gymnastics $20.00
KPAC 281 Cross Country Skiing $20.00
KPAC 310 Aquatics $20.00
KPAC 314 Analysis and Instruction ofIceHockey $21.00
KPED 292 Intro to Elementary School Physical Education $10.00
LAW 250 Work Experience $35.00
MICR 365 General Microbiology I $30.00
MPA 301 Motion Picture Fundamentals I $100.00
MPA 302 Motion Picture Fundamentals II $100.00
MPA 303 Motion Picture Business/Career Path $100.00
MPA 311 Motion Picture Technology $80.00
MPA 312 Audition Techniques $80.00
MPA 315 Motion Picture Production I $140.00
MPA 316 Motion Picture Production II $140.00
MPA 317 Motion Picture Acting I $140.00
MPA 318 Motion Picture Acting II $140.00
MPA 320 Motion Picture Practicum I $150.00
MPA 321 Motion Picture Practicum II $150.00
MPA 403 Applied Motion Picture Arts Mentored Work Experience I $500.00
MPA 404 Applied Motion Picture Arts Mentored Work Experience II $500.00
MUSI 280 Recording Studio Technology I $20.00
MUSI 282 Recording Studio Technology II

$20.00

MUSI 321 Music Merchandising Theory and Practicum I $550.00
MUSP 145 Principal Instrument Study I $160.00
MUSP 245 Principal Instrument Study II $160.00
MUSP 360 Principal Instrument Study III $160.00
MUSP 460 Principal Instrument Study IV $160.00
MUSS 145 Secondary Instrument Study $400.00
Nursing Refresher (under review)
NURS 280 Nursing in Context A $30.00
NURS 281 Nursing Practice I $60.00
NURS 284 Nursing in Context A1 $25.00
NURS 285 Nursing Practice II $65.00
NURS 380 Nursing in Context B $25.00
NURS 381 Nursing Practice III $45.00
NURS 384 Nursing in Context B1 $25.00
NURS 385 Nursing Practice IV $65.00
NURS 390 Nursing in Context C $25.00
NURS 391 Nursing Practice V $45.00
NURS 394 Nursing in Context C1 $25.00
NURS 395 Nursing Practice VI $65.00
OADM 170 Practicum $15.00
OADM 200Z Desktop Publishing E-Campus $50.00
OADM 201 Electronic Spreadsheets E-Campus $50.00
OADM 220 Automated Accounting E-Campus $50.00
PHAR 110 Pharmacy Practice I (Distance Ed only) $50.00
PHAR 111 Pharmacy Practice II (Distance Ed only) $50.00
PHAR 120 Dispensing I $20.00
PHAR 121 Dispensing II $25.00
PHAR 130 Pharmacy Laws & Agreements (Distance Ed) $50.00
PHAR 140 Pharmaceutical Calculations (Distance Ed only) $50.00
PHAR 151 Hospital Pharmacy (Distance Ed only) $50.00
PHAR 155 Aseptic Technique $25.00
PHAR 161 Computer Skills $20.00
PHAR 171 Community Pharmacy (Distance Ed only) $50.00
PHAR 180 Pharmaceutical Products I (Distance Ed only) $50.00
PHAR 181 Pharmaceutical Products II (Distance Ed only) $50.00
PHAR 191 Practicum $25.00
PHAR 192 Practicum $25.00
PHYS 075 Introductory Physics $15.00
PHYS 095 Preparatory Physics $15.00
PHYS 205 Introductory General Physics I Mechanics) OR $10.00
PHYS 224 Particles and Waves $10.00
PHYS207 Introductory General Physics II OR $10.00
PHYS226 Fluids, Fields & Radiation $10.00
PHYS241 Mechanics OR $10.00
PHYS244 Newtonian Mechanics and Relativity $10.00
PHYS 247 Waves, Optics & Thermal Physics OR $10.00
PHYS 246 Fluids and Waves $10.00
PHYS 269 WaveMotion,Optics& Sound $10.00
PHYS 305 Introductory General Physics II $10.00
PHYS 306 Quantum Aspects of Modern Physics $10.00
PHYS 355 Electricity & Magnetism $10.00
PHYS 359 Electricity & Magnetism $10.00
PN 217 Adult Health Assessment $15.00
PN 218 Nursing Science I - Foundations $15.00
PN 227 Nursing Science II - Advanced $30.00
PN 229 Continuing Care Practice $20.00
PN 235 Nursing Science III - Medical/Surgical Nursing $30.00
PN 237 Acute Care Practice $25.00
PN 248 Focus Practicum $30.00
PN 249 Comprehensive Practicum $30.00
PSYC 312 Exper Design & Quant MethodsforPsychology $30.00
SOCI 310 Introduction to Social Statistics $15.00
SOCI 312 Introduction to Social Methodology $15.00
SOWK 208 Field Work I (September to December) $20.00
SOWK 209 FieldWork II (Jan to April) $20.00
SOWK 308 FieldWork III (Sept to Dec) $20.00
SOWK 309 FieldWorkIV (Jan to April) $20.00
TVOC 010 Self-Awareness $115.00
TVOC 011 Vocational Preparation $40.00
TVOC 012 Recreation & Community Living $120.00
TVOC 013 Jobsite Skills Training $30.00
TVOC 014 Interpersonal Skills $20.00
TVOC 015 Skills for Employment $55.00
TVOC 016 Skills for Independence $20.00
TVOC 017 Jobsite Skills Training $25.00
UNIT 105 Processing Medical Orders $25.00
VA Virtual Assistant All Courses E-Campus $50.00
WKEP 230 1st Year Work Experience $30.00
WKEP330 Work Experience $30.00
ZOOL 325 ComparativeAnatomy of the Vertebrates $20.00
ZOOL 350 Survey of the Invertebrates $15.00
E-Campus Courses $50.00
Distance Delivery Courses unless otherwise noted $50.00
Other Fees
Activity & Wellness Fee (per term) $20.00
Advanced Placement $50.00
Canadian Resident Application Fee $70.00
Challenge Exam $100.00
Deferral or Late Charge $25.00
Dental Fee (per year) $128.00
Diploma / Certificate Replacement $25.00
Extension to Incomplete Grade $50.00
Graduation Gown Rental $20.00
Health Fee (per year) $128.00
iCard
     Replacement $20.00
    Withdrawal $25.00
    Photo Replacement / Duplicate $5.00
    White Bond Printing / Photocopying $.10
    Color Printing / Photocopying $.50
Letter of Permission $10.00
Parking Replacement Cards $10.00
Partial Credit for CMPT $25.00
Prior Learning Assessment $100.00
Program Cancellation Fee (per course to a maximum of $200.00) $50.00
Returned Cheque Charge $25.00
Supplemental Exam $50.00
Transfer Credit $50.00
T2202A Replacement Fee $10.00
To waive, add family or re-activate Student Health and Dental Plans, contact the Student Benefits Plan Office before September 25, 2009 at 403.356.4982 or sardcplan@gallivan.ca.

Other Information

Payment Methods
You may pay your fees by internet banking, RDC website, mail, phone or in-person at the Cashier's Office. You may pay using:

Cash (in-person only)

  • Debit Card (in-person only)
  • Cheque or money order (there is a drop box at the main entrance)
  • Visa, Mastercard, or American Express (phone 403.342.3132) or RDC website.

Cashiers are open:

 

Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Note: There are extended hours for the first week of each term.

Prior Learning Assessment
To apply for academic credit through Prior Learning Assessment, a student must register and pay in full for their course. If the application is approved, a full rebate for the course fees will be made. There is a $50 non-refundable charge to apply for Prior Learning Assessment.

Program Cancellation Fee
RDC will withhold $50.00/course to a maximum of $200.00 of your tuition payment if fall registration is cancelled between the tuition payment deadline and the last day to add/drop.

Refunds
Tuition and fees will be refunded upon request until the last day to add/drop courses. The add/drop date is published in the Academic Schedule of the Calendar.

Non-attendance or stopping payment does not constitute notice of withdrawal from a course/program. Refunds are available only to students who follow formal cancellation procedures before published deadlines. If a student leaves a course/program without proper notification, the student is not considered eligible for a refund. Please allow four weeks for refund processing.

If the college cancels a course, a full rebate of tuition and fees will be made.

Returned Cheques
Any student who presents a cheque that is returned from the bank will be assessed a return cheque charge of $25. The college may not accept future cheque payments from students who have had a previous cheque returned.

Scholarships
Students who are receiving scholarships, other than RDC awards, are responsible for paying all fees by the term due date. Scholarship cheques issued to the college on the students behalf will be credited to the students account when received. Any refunds will be returned to the sponsoring agency unless the student can provide written authorization from the sponsoring agency to allow a refund to the student.

Sponsored Students
Students whose fees are being paid by a sponsoring agency are responsible for ensuring that an acceptable letter of authorization is received by the Fees Office prior to the fees due date. If not received before this date, the student is required to pay their full account balance or have their registration cancelled.

Sponsors will be expected to follow all college policies with respect to payment deadlines, late registration penalties, installment charges, withdrawals and refunds. It is the student's responsibility to advise the sponsor of any changes to their financial record after the initial billing. Refunds for sponsored students will only be made directly to the sponsoring agency.

Tax Receipts
Before March 1st of each year, a Tuition, Education, and Textbook Amounts Certificate (T2202A) for the previous calendar year will be available to all eligible students through their personal student web account. Login to the secure area and follow instructions. Upgrading programs are not eligible for a T2202A.

Email questions to Cashier@rdc.ab.ca.

Tuition Fees

Tuition and Student Association fees are charged on the number of billing credits for the courses in which you are registered. Some courses are also assessed Material and Special Fees as listed in the calendar. These fees are subject to change.

Billing credits are assessed based on the following guidelines:

  • Instructor / course package directed:
    1 credit = 15 hours
    Example: 1 hour per week for 15 weeks
  • Context based:
    1 credit =10 hours
  • Lab & Seminar:
    1 credit = 45 hours
    Example:
    3 hours per week for 15 weeks
    less than 25 hours = 0 credits
  • Clinical:
    1 credit = 45 hours
  • Practicum:
    1 credit = 45 hours
  • Field Work:
    1 credit = 60 hours

No course will be assigned fractions of credit. Rounding up or down of credit weighting is discretionary.
Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents
Approved Tuition
All Programs $ 106.50/cr
Student Tuition Cost $ 106.50/cr
SA Fee $ 4.25/cr
Program Cost Estimates
2 Pages - PDF Format - 30KB
International Students
(per billing credit)
Tuition $ 311.00/cr
SA Fee $ 4.25/cr
International Student Program Cost Estimate
2 Pages - PDF Format - 35MB
Tuition fees for 2010/11 will be determined based on the maximum allowable under the Tuition Fee Policy.

 

Tuition Receipts
Receipts will be issued for all payments made in person at the Cashier's Office. Receipts for payments made by phone or through the mail will be issued only on request.