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First Nations Programs

Aboriginal University Bridging Program Certificate

The Aboriginal University Bridging Program combines courses from both the Career/Technology and Adult Basic Education programs.

Fees: Credit-Based Undergraduate Programs

Description of Fees and Rates for domestic students:

  1. Tuition: $131.21 per credit hour
    - $393.63 per 3-credit course per semester,
    - $524.84 per 4-credit course per semester
  2. Student Activity fee: $5.25 per credit.
  3. VIU Students' Union fee: $17.25 per month.
  4. Health and Dental Plan fee: $286 per year; this fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
  5. Other fees: Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

ABE and Literacy Programs

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

Example - Two Semesters

Amount

Tuition: EDUC 113T (3 credits x $131.21)

$393.63

Student Activity fee (3 credits x $5.25)

$15.75

VIU Students' Union fee ($17.25 x 8 months)

$138.00

Total

$547.38*

* Students enrolled in ABE courses should add and additional $3.50 per course per semester to the fee total.

Note: The above table is based on one 3–credit course and one or two ABE courses over two semesters. Students taking additional courses should adjust the fee total accordingly.

Special Expenses

Amount

Approximate cost for books and supplies – per semester
Note: Costs vary depending on courses selected.

$50.00 –
$150.00


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

Updated: May 3, 2012