Academic Fees

Tuition is the major mandatory fee you will pay at Lakeland College. However, it is not the only mandatory fee.

There are both mandatory instructional and non-instructional fees.

This page lists the different types of fees that you will pay, and some fees that you may pay during the course of the admission process or during the academic year.

Also included are refund policies.

For most 8-month programs, there are specific dates for different levels of refunds based on when you withdraw. That schedule can be found on the

academic year and term dates page.

There's a separate drop down for refunds if you withdraw from an apprenticeship training period. If you've started class, there isn't a refund.

Refund policies for continuing education courses are listed in the course details.

Tuition/Mandatory Instructional Fees

Total instructional mandatory fees include tuition and course specific fees.

Please Note:

Fees will vary according to program enrolled in, the number of courses and credits taken, or course specific fees assessed.
Tuition fees are adjusted each year according to the regulations of Alberta's Tuition Fee Policy.

Check our fee calculator for detailed fee information for your program.

Mandatory Non-instructional Fees

These mandatory fees supports academic and health services, athletics as well as access to recreational facilities and other services.

Course Specific Fees

These fees cover costs associated with specific courses that are not directly related to instruction. Fees will vary depending upon course selection.

Students' Association Fees

The Lakeland College Students' Association assesses a membership fee from all students enrolled in credentialed programs.

The fees for 2021-22 are:

Lloydminster $273
Vermilion $253

The Students' Association advocates for all students and their concerns on a local, provincial, and national level. The SA provides several bursaries and other awards each year.

A mandatory health and benefit plan for most full-time on-campus students. See benefit plan details on wespeakstudent.com/. Total for 2021-22 is $278.
A welcome package that includes the SA day planner, several free items and a variety of information. Offsite students may request a day planner by contacting the SA office in Vermilion at 780 853 8484.
Access to all the SA programs, prize giveaways and events throughout the year.
Free grad gown rentals, a souvenir grad hat and tassel, and the convocation tea.
Free apprentice graduation breakfast for journeyman students

International Student Fees

International students pay a surcharge on tuition.
For 2022-23 base international tuition is $17,100. In specific programs, the tuition may be higher. Tuition deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Books, supplies, field trip & practicum expenses

You are responsible for the cost of classroom materials, books and equipment, field trips, and practicum expenses.

Check out our fee calculator page for an estimate of your programs' expenses.

Miscellaneous Fees

Service	Fee
Application Fee	$90
Challenge Exam	regular course fee
EST, 1001 & FEST re-examinations	$145
Lost Cheque	$25
Program Registration change	$100
Re-examination	$200
Replacement of: Student ID card/FOB	chip card Vermilion	$20
	Special projects (minimum)	$200
Exam Reschedule	$200

Fee Payments

Fees are assessed by semester and are due on or before registration day.

How to pay

New - set Lakeland College up as a payee in your online banking. Your student ID # is your account #.
Lakeland College accepts payment by cheque, money order, Interac, Visa or MasterCard. Cheques or money orders should be made payable to Lakeland College.Cash should not be sent through the mail.
Credit card payments can also be made on My Lakeland. New students will be emailed My Lakeland log-on information approximately 3 weeks before registration.
- Please note a 2.5% convenience fee will be applied to credit card payments made through your MyLakeland account. To avoid this fee, pay through online banking.
Student loans - depending on your home province fees will be sent to Lakeland College automatically
Sponsored students (eg Human Resources Canada, Workers’ Compensation) must supply a letter of commitment from the sponsoring agency at or before registration.

For more complete information on all of these options see the paying tuition and fees page.

Fee Refunds

Refunds are calculated on the basis of your official withdrawal date from Lakeland College. You must follow the proper withdrawal procedure through the Registrar’s Office.

100% refund of current semester fees (less tuition deposit) if you withdraw in the first 15 working days following the term start date (see Term Dates schedule).

Students who are required to withdraw do not receive a refund.

For more information on the dates to withdraw refer to or the term dates and academic schedule.

Refunds for Apprenticeship Programs

Withdrawals must to reported to Lakeland's apprenticeship registration coordinator at apprenticeship@lakelandcollege.ca or call 1 800 661 6490 ext 8500.
If you withdraw up to 5 working days before the first day of class you'll receive a full refund minus a $100 administration fee.
No refunds after you start the class

Tax Receipts

Tuition and Education Amount Certificates (T2202A) will be issued at the end of February for qualifying programs taken the previous calendar year. Receipts are available on-line for students with My Lakeland accounts. Receipts are mailed to apprentices at their home address.

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