Career & Academic Preparation Programs

Adult Basic Education

Fees: Career & Academic Preparation Programs

Description of Fees and Rates for Domestic Students

ABE and Literacy Programs

Tuition: No tuition is charged for Literacy and Adult Basic Education courses.
Student Activity fee: $3.50 per semester for ABE courses.
VIU Students' Union fee: $17.25 per month.

Fees – One Semester	Amount
Tuition: No tuition is charged for Adult Basic Education courses	$0.00
Student Activity fee ($3.50 per semester)	$3.50
VIU Students' Union fee – Nanaimo ($17.25 x 4 months) Note: Cowichan, Parksville–Qualicum, and Powell River Campuses ($41.36 for 4 months)	$69.00
Total	$72.50*

* The above table is based on a four-month semester. ABE courses can run more than, or less than, four months. Fees should be adjusted by $16.07 per month.

Special Expenses	Amount
Contact the CAP Department for a list of required textbooks and costs.	varies

Note: All fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Updated May 3, 2012