Domestic Students

The Enrolment Services office can reduce the deposit amount to $200.00 for full-time students who declare to us that they meet certain qualifications:

• Currently receiving funding from Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or Ontario Works, or are the dependent of a person receiving funding through either of these programs;
• Currently receiving funding as a current or former Crown Ward;
• Attending full-time studies at Durham College in the immediately preceding semester.

To apply for a deposit reduction, please complete the Deferment Request Form.

If you do not meet the qualifications as outlined in the Deferment Request form, and have completed your current years OSAP application, and have extenuating circumstances, the Financial Aid office may be able to offer a reduced deposit based on additional criteria.  You can contact our Financial Aid department at (financialaid@durhamcollege.ca).

CAUTIONS:

• To ensure you retain your seat, the proof of your eligibility and the deposit payment should be received by the College no later than the deposit due date. Payments received after this date will be considered late, and may be subject to Admissions waitlist policies.
• Students applying for OSAP funding are responsible for ensuring that their OSAP application is complete and all required documentation is submitted in a timely manner. OSAP deferments will be automatically granted in early August for qualified students.
• Students who are not approved for OSAP are responsible for paying their remaining fees by the due dates.

If you are receiving funding from an external agency or organization, you are required to pay the $500 non-refundable tuition deposit.

If you have written confirmation of funding, you are required to provide us with an authorization letter from your sponsor, on the agency’s letterhead.  The letter must contain the following information:

• Name and student number of student being sponsored
• Start date/term and end date/term of sponsorship
• Items agency will cover i.e. tuition, mandatory student activity fees, optional student fees, textbooks and/or residence
• Name, address, and phone number of contact person, for billing purposes
• Mailing address of agency, for billing purposes

Once we have received this letter and you have been registered, your sponsor will receive an invoice to be paid. Please direct your sponsor to email this letter to sponsorship@durhamcollege.ca for processing.

Invoices will be sent out to sponsors after the 10^th day of classes in a semester. This allows students to register in their classes, and opt out of any eligible optional ancillary fees.

It is important that we receive your tuition deposit and authorization letter prior to June 15 to secure your seat in your program.

Please note:

• Durham College does not accept sponsorships from private citizens; only external agencies and organizations are eligible to sponsor Durham College students.  
• Students are responsible for opting out of any health and dental insurance plans if the student is eligible to do so and does not want the insurance.
• Durham College will not send any academic updates/transcripts to the sponsor.  If required, the student can submit unofficial or official documentation to their sponsor directly.
• If your sponsor does not pay the invoice by the deadline, or if there is an outstanding balance on the portion for which you are responsible, your student file will be placed on “Financial Hold.” 
• If your sponsor is only covering a portion of your tuition and student fees, you are responsible for the remaining balance and must pay it by the tuition fee payment due date.

Thanks to a new agreement with HigherEdPoints.com, students can now redeem their Aeroplan© Miles and TD Points into funds that can be used to help pay for fees.

You can also convert the Aeroplan© Miles and TD Points of family members and friends as anyone can donate their points to an individual student.

For more information and to set up an account, please visit: http://www.higheredpoints.com.

Please note that it takes up to five business days for the credit to appear on your student account so keep this in mind as your fee payment deadline(s) approach.