Tuition Guide for International Students

The information below is provided as a guide to help guide prospective International students with planning their education. Actual costs may vary at the point of registration. Tuition and fees are based on the 2023/24 fee rates effective Aug 1, 2023 through Jul 31, 2024. Estimates do not include the program application fee of $100. All rates in Canadian dollars.

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Applied Business Technology (Financial Assistant) Certificate

Cost estimates per Program
Item Amount
Tuition (660/contact hours at the Vocational/Career Technical rate) $8,111.40
Student Fees (2) $146.76
Instruction Related Fees (includes $20.79 in GST) $436.59
International Medical Insurance (Program) $552.00
Sub-total $9,246.75
 
Estimated textbook(s) cost 983.65
Estimated tools/instrument(s) cost: Calculator, Book Stand, USB Flash-drive , $98.00
Estimated supplies cost: Pens/paper/binders, Miscellaneous, $190.00
Estimated clothing/uniform(s) cost: $-
Exam/professional fees: $-
Other costs: $-
Estimated Total for the Program $10,518.40
 
International students may be eligible for bursaries, scholarships, and other financial awards available through the NLC Foundation. See Upcoming Awards and Application Forms
 
Notes: First year tuition and fees (for students considering SDS) is $9,380.00.
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Living Costs:

In addition to tuition and other program-related costs, you will want to expect other expenses if you are living away from home. Please plan for a place to stay, food, transportation, entertainment, travel, and other personal living expenses.

Northern Lights College has residences available on the Dawson Creek and Fort St. John campus. Estimates below are based on current residence rates and shared accommodation (4-bedroom). Living off-campus rates may vary.

Item Amount
Residence application fee $ 50.00
Rent (8 months) $4,480.00
Groceries (8 months at $250/month) $2,000.00
Estimated Total Living Costs for the Program $6,530.00
 
Last updated: 5/7/2023 10:12 AM
 

This document is an estimate only and gives students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the cost of taking this program at NLC. Living costs may vary significantly depending on the needs of the individual student and off-campus costs.

Not all programs included here may be open to international applicants. Check with International Education to confirm.

Estimated values noted here shall not be binding to Northern Lights College. Official tuition and fee rates can be found at Contact Hours and Fees page.