Ministry fees for career college services
Career colleges are required to pay fees for various services that the Ministry of Colleges and Universities provides, such as reviewing registration applications and program approvals.
Overview
The career college fees are set by the Minister of Colleges and Universities under section 7 of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act.
Fees are non-refundable although inspection fees may be eligible for a refund if an inspection has not yet been conducted.
Contact the ministry's Career College Branch for more information:
Registration fees
New applications for registration and for a new campus include both an application fee and a facility inspection fee.
Note: Fees cover one campus and one program.
| Service | Fees |
|---|---|
| New career college registration | $1,955 |
| New campus registration | $1,221 |
| Inspection fee | $490 |
| Inspection fee for change of campus location | $490 |
HST is payable on inspection fees.
Application fees
Note: Application fees apply for additional programs after registration.
| Service | Fees |
|---|---|
| New program application | $733 |
| Copy of existing program | $75 |
Annual renewal fees
Note: The renewal of registration fee below covers one campus and one program each year.
Additional fees apply according to the number of programs and campuses attached to the registration at the time of renewal.
| Service | Fees |
|---|---|
| Renewal of registration | $1,221 |
| Fee for each additional program under the registration | $75 |
Renewal of Registration Guidelines
Late fees
Penalty fees are set at 50% of the renewal cost for a registration of a career college, associated campuses, and programs if the application is submitted more than six months after the career college's fiscal year-end.
Note: Late registration renewal fees cover one campus and one program, with charges for additional late programs and campuses associated with the registration.
| Service | Fees |
|---|---|
| Late registration renewal | $610.50 |
| Late fee for each additional program under the registration | $37.50 |