Tuition + Fees FAQ

Emily Carr University operates on a semester system and as such, students will be required to pay tuition and other fees on a per semester basis.

Tuition Deadlines for the current and upcoming semesters are listed in the Academic Calendar. Once you have registered for courses, you can also view your Tuition Deadline through your myEC account at My Finance/Student Finance/Account Activity

If you register for courses after the current semester’s Tuition Deadline, you will be granted three business days to complete your payment.

For payment instructions, visit our Paying Tuition Degree Programs.

After your registration is complete, you can view your tuition, fees and total owed through your myEC account at My Finance/Student Finance/Select Term.

Please note that any waitlisted course(s) charges will not be reflected until you are registered into that course.

Your tuition fees are based on your registration each semester; additional mandatory fees (ie. U-pass, student union, studio fees, etc.) are automatically included in your total.

You can download both a detailed Student Statement and individual transaction receipts through your myEC account by going to My Finance/Student Finance/Account Activity and choosing the semester.

Students who have not paid their tuition balance in full by Tuition Deadline, and have not been granted a tuition deferral, will be charged a $50 late fee.

If the balance remains outstanding, students will be de-registered from all courses. Students who have been deregistered are not permitted to attend classes, nor will they be able to register for new courses or request transcripts. Deregistered student will still be responsible for full payment of assessed tuition fees.

For information regarding appealing deregistration or arranging for a tuition payment deferral, please contact accountsreceivable@ecuad.ca as soon as possible.

There will often be a delay in between you completing your payment and the funds being applied to your account,

• If you paid via online banking, please allow 1-3 business days.
• If you paid via cheque or money order, please allow 7 business days
• If you paid via wire transfer, please allow 4-5 business days
• If you have successfully completed your payment via PayMyTuition by Tuition Deadline, no further action is required on your part. Even if it takes a few days beyond our Tuition Deadline for your transaction to be finalized by PMT, no late fees nor other penalties will be applied.

If you’re concerned that your payment will not reach Emily Carr University in time for Tuition Deadline, you can forward a screenshot of your completed payment to accountsreceivable@ecuad.ca. Once received, a note will be added to your account and no late fees nor other penalties will be applied.

As of May 1, 2021, the option for international students to pay tuition by credit card through Self Service has been discontinued. For other payment methods, visit Paying Tuition Degree Programs.

If you have further questions regarding your payment options, please contact cashier@ecuad.ca.

Please visit Financial Aid + Awards for information about scholarships, bursaries and student loans.

If a student loan application is already in process and disbursement is going to be delayed or for any other student loan questions, please contact Financial Aid + Awards.

If the Financial Aid + Awards office is not able to provide a Tuition Deadline extension, you will be referred by them to the Financial Services office.

Tuition fee deferral applications are available for students with extenuating circumstances. Applications for tuition fee deferral must be finalized by Tuition Deadline.

For further information and application, contact accountsreceivable@ecuad.ca as soon as possible.

You will not be able to register for new courses, nor will you be able to request transcripts until your account restriction has been removed. An account restriction due to non-payment can only be removed once your balance has been settled in full.

Contact accountsreceivable@ecuad.ca after you complete your payment, as our system does not automatically remove restrictions, it must be done manually.

For a detailed breakdown, please visit Undergraduate Tuition and Fees, and Graduate Studies Tuition + Fees.

Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change annually.

The U-Pass BC is a mandatory program for all members of the Emily Carr University Students’ Union. For more information about the U-Pass BC program, please visit here. For information regarding eligibility exceptions, please visit the Emily Carr University Students’ Union.

The Extended Health and Dental Plan fee applies to all students taking 6 credits and more. The health plan is charged in the Fall Term for the full academic year (covering September to August).

For more information about the plan including opt-out procedure and deadlines, visit the Emily Carr University Students’ Union.

The plan is administered through the Emily Carr Students’ Union. Please contact info@ecsu.ca directly with any questions.

This mandatory fee is charged every Fall and Spring semester. For more information, please visit the Digital Resource Requirements. If you have further questions, contact IT Help. Please include your full name and student number.

Any waitlisted course(s) charges will not be reflected until you are registered into that course.

Please note that if you register for courses after the current semester’s Tuition Deadline, you will be granted three business days to complete your payment.

For registration help, contact reghelp@ecuad.ca

Information regarding drop periods, withdrawals, and refund eligibility for each semester can be found through the Academic Calendar. If you require further information, contact reghelp@ecuad.ca

Students who have a credit on their account will have the credit forwarded to the following term unless the student requests a refund.

If you prefer to receive to receive a refund:

• Please complete the Direct Deposit Form for Staff and Students and return it to ap@ecuad.ca.
• Contact cashier@ecuad.ca with your name, student number, and refund request details.

Financial Services requires two weeks to process a refund once a request has been made. During busy periods this may be longer.

Note:

• Refunds for payments made via PayMyTuition will be paid through that portal. Once ECUAD has approved the refund, PayMyTuition will contact students directly with payment details.
• Refunds for payments made via credit card will be processed back onto the credit card used to make the payment.

Due to Protection of Privacy legislation, Emily Carr University cannot assist or give student record access to a third party without written permission from the student.

To grant access to their records, students can download the Information Release Authorization Form and submit it to reghelp@ecuad.ca. It will be kept on file in Student Services for the duration of their studies, unless otherwise notified in writing.

Students who are sponsored by a third party must ensure that Accounts Receivable receives the proper documentation authorizing the invoicing of the sponsor before the term commences. Please make sure your sponsor has emailed a copy of your sponsorship letter to accountsreceivable@ecuad.ca

The student remains responsible for any amounts not covered by the sponsorship agreement, or any amounts defaulted upon by the sponsor. It is the student’s responsibility to understand what is covered in the sponsorship agreement and to ensure that all payments are made.

The student is also required to supply the sponsor with any additional information requested as part of the agreement, such as grades or transcripts.

For further information, contact accountsreceivable@ecuad.ca.

For information regarding the disbursement date for your Emily Carr University scholarship or bursary, please refer to your original scholarship letter for further information. The majority of ECU scholarships are applied in two halves, the first half is applied prior to the Fall Tuition Deadline and the second half is applied prior to the Spring Tuition Deadline.

If you require further information, please contact finawards@ecuad.ca.

For information regarding external and internal scholarships, contact finawards@ecuad.ca.

Pay is not applied towards tuition. For further questions, contact Payroll at replypay@ecuad.ca

Be sure to fill out all hiring forms. Any delays in filling out the forms will impact when and how you receive your payment.

For information about parking, visit Parking Passes or contact Facilities at fclerk@ecuad.ca.

For information about lockers, visit Locker Rentals for Students or contact Facilities at fclerk@ecuad.ca.

For information about University ID cards, visit OneCard.

For information about Continuing Studies courses, visit Continuing Studies | Registration Policies.

For information about payment vouchers or invoices submitted to Emily Carr University, contact ap@ecuad.ca.

For information regarding these reimbursements, please contact the Staff or Faculty that approved your expense.

For all other enquiries, please contact finance@ecuad.ca.