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Fee Categories

Residency / Immigration Status and School Fees

There are 2 different tuition fee rates for Ryerson University students:

1. the Regular Fee Rate for students who are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or those who are specifically exempted by government regulation from the International Fee Rate; and
2. the International Fee Rate for students on Student Visas, Visitor Visas, other Visas and students who have not provided or are unwilling to provide documentary proof of exempt status to the Enrollment Services Office.

To be eligible for the Regular Fee Rate you must be either a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada (otherwise known as Landed Immigrant) effective on the dates specified by the Registrar's Office, and listed below. Students declare their citizenship status upon applying to the University and may be required to present documentation of their citizenship status on demand, at any point during their enrollment at Ryerson University.

Students who are contacted by the Registrar's Office and do not present proof of immigration status documentation as requested, or who apply to Ryerson University and declare themselves as attending university on a Student Visa or other non-exempt Visa, will be charged tuition fees at the International Fee Rates.

Deadline dates:
If your immigration status changes during the semester, you may become exempt from the International Fee Rate. The deadline dates to update your immigration status with Ryerson University and to have your fees revised to the Regular Fee Rate for the Fall semester is November 1, and for the Winter semester is January 31.

Immigration Categories – Regular Fee Rate

Canadian Citizen – A citizen of Canada within the meaning of the Citizenship Act

Permanent Resident – A permanent resident within the meaning of the Immigration Act 1976

1. A person who has been granted "permanent resident" status or
2. A person who has met "all the preliminary requirements" for permanent residency status who submits a confirmation letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to the Enrollment Services and Student Fees Office, POD64 by the deadlines as listed above.

Other Eligible International Fee Rate Exemption categories:

1. A dependant of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
2. A person who has been admitted and officially recognized as a Convention Refugee within the Immigration Act 1976 – Official document from Refugee Protection Division – File No: TA6-09309, TA6-09316
3. A Visitor who is admitted to and remaining in Canada under a Work Permit. Official documentation including passport and original Work Permit form – File No: IMM1442 required
4. A Visitor who is admitted to Canada with official accreditation from the Canadian government who is in Canada to carry out official duties as a diplomatic or consular official. Official passport and original copy of diplomatic status required.
5. A Protected Person who is deemed to be a protected person within the meaning of subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Official protected person status document – File No IMM5292 required

Ineligible International Fee Rate Exemption categories:

1. Individuals who cannot provide proof of citizenship or exemption under categories listed above
2. Refugee claimants while in the application stage and prior to the receipt of an official written response of the final decision of the refugee claim by the Immigration and Refugee Board

For further information or clarification of your citizenship determination and fees assessment, please visit the Enrollment Services and Student Fees Office, Room POD64.

For more information please see Citizenship and Immigration Canada.