The cost of education at Vanguard College is kept at the lowest possible level so that all qualified individuals may have the opportunity to attend. Students pay only a portion of the entire cost of their education. The College is subsidized by churches of the constituency and the District Office under which the College functions, as well as by private donations.

Whether you need help writing your first cheque, or budgeting your limited student resources, the student finance office is always here to help. We can provide cost estimates, free budgeting resources, loan repayment resources and much more. If your questions are not answered here, you can always email our student finance administrator.

For more detailed fee information, or the exact costs relating to your program, please view the appropriate section of the College Catalogue.

Please note that Vanguard College reserves the right to change/amend fees without notice. All costs are in Canadian dollars.

studentfinance@vanguardcollege.com

 

Tuition Rates

Tuition rate for 2025-26 academic year is $275/credit hour*

International Tuition rate is $350/credit hour*

Audit Tuition rate is $91.66/credit hour*

*Tuition rates and fees are subject to change

 

Sample 3 Credit Course Cost:

Tuition Fees - $825
General Student Fees - $99
TOTAL COST - $924

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Tuition Fees - $1050
General Student Fees - $99
TOTAL COST - $1149

How to Pay

Students are billed on a semester basis. Billing is based on the number of credits enroled. Payment for each term’s tuition and fees is due in full no later than 7 days after the first day of regular term classes, unless students make alternative arrangements with the Student Finance Administrator.

Payment follows course registration. Once you have been registered in your courses, you can see your course(s) invoice in your Populi student account. You can pay the invoice directly through Populi or if you prefer, call in over the phone or bring your payment to campus.

If you are using Student Loans, a Notice of Assessment must be received by the payment deadline provided you have been in communication with the Student Finance Administrator.

Payment Plan Option

Students who cannot pay in full at the beginning of their studies may take advantage of our payment plan option. Application for the payment plan must be made before the payment deadline, by contacting studentfinance@vanguardcollege.com.  If approved, the payment plan will be applied to the student’s account and payment instructions will be given.

Student Payment Plan Details:

  • 50% by the payment deadline, and two subsequent payments of 25%. (For on-campus students: October 15, November 15 in the fall term, or February 15, and March 15 in winter term).  
  • A $75.00 finance fee is charged per term.
  • Available to program students registered in 6 credits or more.

International Students:

 

Students with more questions regarding finances may contact our studentfinance@vanguardcollege.com.

Tuition Refund Policy

The Student Finance Administrator will apply a credit to a student’s account upon notification from the Academic Department. The student is entitled to a refund, net of change/withdrawal fees, as follows:

  • 1-7 calendar days after the First Day of Class - 100% refund on Tuition and Fees (Program Fees are non-refundable following the 7th day after the first day of class)
  • 8-14 calendar days after the First Day of Class - 75% refund on Tuition and Fees
  • 15-21 calendar days after the First Day of Class - 50% refund on Tuition and Fees
  • 22 days or more after the First Day of Class - 0% refund on Tuition and Fees

On Campus students: see the student handbook for the tuition refund policy as it applies to cluster and modular courses. A different refund schedule is in effect for these courses.

Important Finance Dates

 

FALL TERM

WINTER TERM

Last day* to drop Modular Course without Penalty

*If dropped before 12pm NOON

Aug 25, 2025

Jan 5, 2026

Modular Course Refund 75%*

*If dropped before 12pm NOON

Aug 26, 2025

Jan 6, 2026

Modular Course Refund 50%*

*If dropped before 4:30pm

Aug 26, 2025

Jan 6, 2026

Modular Course Refund 0%*

*If dropped after 4:30pm

Aug 26, 2025

Jan 6, 2026

Student Housing Payment 1st Installment/2nd Installment

Aug 29, 2025

Jan 19, 2026

Last day to register for courses without penalty

Aug 29, 2025

Jan 9, 2026

$50 Late registration fee applies

Aug 30, 2025

Jan 10, 2026

Last day to ADD / DROP without penalty

Sep 9, 2025

Jan 19, 2026

Payment Deadline, tuition and fees due in full

Sep 9, 2025

Jan 19, 2026

$75 Finance fee applied to students who have not paid in full

Sep 10, 2025

Jan 20, 2026

Refund 75%

Sep 10-16, 2025

Jan 20-26, 2026

Refund 50%

Sep 17-23, 2025

Jan 27-Feb 2, 2026

Refund  0%

Sep 24, 2025

Feb 3, 2026

Payment Plan 2nd Payment Due

Oct 15, 2025

Feb 15, 2026

Payment Plan 3rd Payment Due

Nov 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2026

Student Finance FAQ

What methods of payment can I use to pay for school?

  • Interac e-transfer to payments@vanguardcollege.com
  • Call in with a Visa or Mastercard
  • In-person payments can be made with:
    • Cash
    • Debit
    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • Money order
    • Bank draft
  • Student loans:
    • Proof of student loan approval is required. You can submit either a Notice of Assessment or Funding Summary. For more information on student loans Click Here.

Can I use my RESP to pay for school?

I am receiving Band Funding. What do I do?

There is a credit on my student account. How do I get that back?