Tuition and Student Association fees are assessed based on the number of billing credits for the courses in which you have enrolled. Some courses are also assessed Material and Special Fees (as listed in the RDC Calendar). These fees are subject to change.

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents 2010/2011

Student Association Health Fee $128.00 per year*
Student Association Dental Fee $128.00 per year*
Tuition fees for 2010/11 will be determined based on the maximum allowable under the Tuition Fee Policy.

Program Cost Estimates 2009/2010

* Student Health & Dental Fees are mandatory.  For more information on opting out of this program contact the Student Association Office at 403.342.2844 or www.gallivan.ca/studentnetworks and select Red Deer. 

International Students 2010/2011

Fees for each term are due IN FULL by the following dates:

• Fall Term - August 13, 2010
• Winter Term - January 11, 2011
• Spring Term - May 2, 2011

International Student Program Cost Estimates 2009/2010

It is your responsibility to ensure your fees are paid. If you have unpaid tuition or other fees after these dates, your registration will be cancelled and you will be required to re-register and pay a $25.00 late fee.

Alternate delivery fees may be different.  Check with your Program Coordinator.

Program Cancellation Fee

RDC will withhold $50.00/course to a maximum of $200.00 of your tuition payment if you cancel your fall registration between the tuition payment deadline and the last day to add/drop.

Activity and Wellness Fee

Flat fee of $20 per student per term.  The revenues will be used to improve and expand student access and programming related to physical activity, wellness and athletics:

• Substantial reduction in the student membership fee at the Train Station exercise facility
• Expanded range of intramural and extramural activities (especially in non-competitive activities - e.g. outdoor pursuits club, weight training, snowboarding)

Payment Principles

How much do I pay?

Your fee statement will list the tuition fees that you owe. This is calculated according to the number of billing credits you are taking per year.
For your convenience, you have the option of paying off your fees one semester at a time. Keep an eye on deadlines if you choose to do this.

How do I pay?

• Through your RDC Student Web Account - You can pay through your RDC student web account - select the option of 'Credit Card Payment' through the Registration link.
• By Phone - You can pay by phone using VISA, MasterCard, or American Express. Call 403.342.3132. Please have your student ID number, credit card number and expiry date available.
• By Mail - Send your cheque or money order to:

Cashier | RDC
100 College Blvd. | Box 5005
Red Deer | AB
T4N 5H5

• Internet Banking – Please allow three working days for bank processing.
• Drop Box – The Drop Box is located next to the Information Desk.  DO NOT put cash into the drop box.  Ensure that your student ID number is written on the back of your cheque or money order.
• In Person – You can pay your fees at the Cashier with cash, debit card, cheque, money order, VISA, MasterCard, or American Express.

Cashier Hours:

Monday-Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

• Government Student Loan – Check out our Government Student Loan funding page for more information.
• Sponsorship – Ensure that a Letter of Sponsorship or a Purchase Order from the sponsoring agency is received by RDC before the tuition deadline. Please mail (see above) or fax to:  RDC Fees Office at 403.343.4063. For more information please call the Fees Office at 403.342.3249.