Human Services Programs

Early Childhood Education and Care

Tuition: $128.64 per credit hour
-$385.92 per 3-credit course per semester,
-$514.56 per 4-credit course per semester
Student Activity fee: $5.15 per credit.
VIU Students' Union fee: $16.61 per month.
Health and Dental Plan fee: $286 per year; this fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
Other fees: Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fees for Year 1	Amount
Tuition (39 credits x $128.64)	$5,016.96
Student Activity fee (39 credits x $5.15)	$200.85
VIU Students' Union fee ($16.61 x 12 months)	$199.32
Health and Dental Plan fee* ($286 per Year)	$286.00
Total	$5,703.13

* The Health and Dental Plan fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.

Fees for Year 2	Amount
Tuition (33 credits x $128.64)	$4,245.12
Student Activity fee (33 credits x $5.15)	$169.95
VIU Students' Union fee ($16.61 x 12 months)	$199.32
Health and Dental Plan fee* ($286 per Year)	$286.00
Total	$4,900.39

* The Health and Dental Plan fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.

Special Expenses (approximate costs)	Amount
Books and supplies per year	$1,650.00
Special project supplies	$500.00
Yearly student membership to professional organization (ECEBC)	$65.00
Transportation costs to practicum placements	cost varies

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

Updated: August 23, 2011