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Human Services Programs

Social Services Diploma

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: $69.00 per semester.
  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.

Fees for One Year

Amount

Tuition (30 credits x $131.21)

$3,936.30

Student Activity fee (30 credits x $5.25)

$157.50

VIU Students' Union fee ($69.00 per semester)

$138.00

Health and Dental Plan fee* ($286 per Year)

$286.00

Total

$4,517.80

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

Note: The practicum courses, SOCW 281/282, are offered in a separate semester and students should add an additional $69.00 in Students' Union fees to the fee total.

Special Expenses

Amount

Approximate yearly cost for books and supplies

$1,100.00

Total

$1,100.00

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

Updated: May 4, 2012