Payment / Refund Policy

All our educational programs and courses provide exceptional value with instruction from leading faculty from the industries we serve. Please consult our knowledgeable admissions advisors with any questions you may have on your chosen program of study, and the financial aid options available to you.

Payments:

• All tuition fees are quoted and payable in Canadian dollars.
• Tuition fees for part-time & intensive courses must be paid in full at the time of registration, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuition fees for full-time diploma programs are paid as follows:

Step 1. $200 application/assessment fee (non-refundable) is due at the time of application.

Step 2. After a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for enrolment into a full-time program is received, the student must sign an Enrolment Contract and pay a 5% tuition deposit to reserve their seat in the program and confirm their enrolment.

Step 3. 55% of the tuition is due six weeks before the program start date.

Step 4. The remaining 40% of  tuition is due by the end of Term One (12 weeks after the program start date).

Tuition payments must be made on time to reserve a program seat and ensure continuation in a program. Failure to make payment by the stated deadlines may result in the withholding of future services by the institution and in some cases may result in withdrawal from the program. Payments can be made by cheque, money order, credit card or wire transfer. Contact the Admissions Department for details and instructions.

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Refund Policy effective October 1, 2012: 

To be considered for refunds in the event of withdrawal from a program, students must submit a written notice of withdrawal to the Admissions Department or Registrar. Non-attendance without written notice does not constitute eligibility for a refund. Refund entitlements will be a percentage of total fees due under contract in accordance with amount collected at time of withdrawal.

VanArts may retain 10% of the total fees due under the student contract or $400, whichever is less, for international students denied study permit authorization. 

If the student does not attend VanArts, withdraws or is dismissed prior to graduation or program completion, amounts paid by the student will be refunded: within 30 calendar days of the event giving rise to the refund or the time period set by law, in accordance with the student contract and applicable laws. 

Except as agreed, refund entitlements will be a percentage of total contract fees less non-refundable fees; if total fees have not been collected when a refund request is made, VanArts need not refund more than that collected and the student may be required to pay all fees due; if VanArts receives funds that exceed amounts it is entitled to under the student contract, the excess will be refunded. 

1. Before the start of a program:

  a) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs less than seven calendar days after contract is made and before the start of a program, 5% of total fees due or $250, whichever is less may be retained by VanArts.

  b) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs thirty calendar days or more before the start of a program, 10% of total fee due or $1,000, whichever is less may be retained by VanArts.

  c) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs less than thirty calendar days before the start of a program, 20% of total fees due or $1,300, whichever is less may be retained by VanArts.

2. After the start of a program:

  a) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs within 10% of the period of instruction, 30% of total fees due may be retained by VanArts.

  b) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs after 10% and before 30% of the period of instruction, 50% of the total fees due may be retained by VanArts.

  c) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs after 30% of the period of instruction, no refund is due.

Refund Policy (prior to October 1, 2012):

1. Before the start of a program:

  a) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs less than seven calendar days after contract is made and before the start of a program, 10% of total fees due or $250, whichever is less may be retained by VanArts.

  b) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs thirty calendar days or more before the start of a program, 10% of total fee due or $750, whichever is less may be retained by VanArts.

  c) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs less than thirty calendar days before the start of a program, 20% of total fees due or $1000, whichever is less may be retained by VanArts.

2. After the start of a program:

  a) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs within 10% of the period of instruction, 30% of total fees due may be retained by VanArts.

  b) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs after 10% and before 30% of the period of instruction, 50% of the total fees due may be retained by VanArts.

  c) If withdrawal or dismissal occurs after 30% of the period of instruction, no refund is due.