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Science & Technology Programs

Forest Resources Technology Diploma

Fees: Credit-Based Undergraduate Programs

Description of Fees and Rates for domestic students:

  1. Tuition: $128.64 per credit hour:
    – $385.92 per 3-credit course per semester
    – $514.56 per 4-credit course, per semester
  2. Student Activity fee: $5.15 per credit.
  3. VIU Students' Union fee: $16.61 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.

Fees for Year 1*

Amount

Tuition (35 credits x $128.64)

$4,502.40

Student Activity fee (35 credits x $5.15)

$180.25

VIU Students' Union fee ($16.61 x 12 months)

$199.32

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

$286.00

Total

$5,167.97

* Students taking Year 2 of the program are required to take 36 credits and should add $133.79 to the fee total.
** The Health and Dental Plan fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.

Special Expenses (approximate costs)

Amount

Year 1: Books and supplies

$500.00

Year 1: Program related equipment and supplies

$700.00

Year 1: Occupational Level 1 First Aid and Transportation Endorsement

$130.00

Year 2: Books and supplies

$1,000.00

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

Updated: August 23, 2011