Tuition Fees & Administrative Fees
Tuition Fees 2023-2024
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Tuition - One-Credit Course (1 credit) |
$ 813.00 |
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Tuition - One-Credit Course International Students (1 credit) |
$ 1,626.00 |
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Tuition - One-Credit Course (1 credit) for all persons aged 65 or older |
$ 407.00 |
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Audit Fee for a One-Credit Course (0 credits awarded) - All Students |
$ 407.00 |
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Thesis tuition (based on rate charged per 1 credit) – International Students |
$ 1,626.00 |
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Thesis Tuition (based on rate charged per 1 credit) |
$ 813.00 |
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Unit fee for all Diploma Programs – All Students |
$ 541.00 |
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CPE credit authentication fee (per 1 credit) – AST-Enrolled Students |
$ 112.00 |
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CPE credit authentication fee (per 1 credit) – Non-AST Students |
$ 224.00 |
- CPE unit fees are set by the outside institution offering the CPE unit
- Qualified residents of Nova Scotia are eligible for a reduction in tuition bursary under the Province of Nova Scotia University Student Bursary Program.
- Tuition fees for senior citizens (persons sixty-five years of age or older as of June 1, 2023) is one-half of the regular course fee for graduate courses. Diploma, Directed Studies, Audit, Thesis, and CPE credit authentication fees are all payable at the regular rate. Fees for CPE Units offered through an outside institution (e.g. Nova Scotia Health Authority) and for which AST authenticates academic credit are payable according to the fee schedule set by the outside institution.
- Tuition for AST faculty and staff (employed at AST at 50% time or more) and their immediate family members is one-half of the regular tuition fee for graduate courses. Diploma, Directed Studies, Audit, Thesis, and CPE credit authentication fees are all payable at the regular rate. Fees for CPE Units offered through an outside institution (e.g. Nova Scotia Health Authority) and for which AST authenticates academic credit are payable according to the fee schedule set by the outside institution.
- Tuition for Saint Mary’s University faculty and their immediate family members is one-half of the regular tuition fee for graduate courses. Diploma, Directed Studies, Audit, Thesis, and CPE credit authentication fees are all payable at the regular rate. Fees for CPE Units offered through an outside institution (e.g. Nova Scotia Health Authority) and for which AST authenticates academic credit are payable according to the fee schedule set by the outside institution.
Charges Relating to Course Withdrawals
- Changes in course registration must be completed by the student in Banner in accordance with the Course Withdrawal and Refund Schedule (2023-2024) in the “Course Changes and Course Withdrawals” section of the Academic Calendar.
- Tuition is refunded in accordance with the Course Withdrawal and Refund Schedule (2023-2024). Exceptions to the withdrawal and refund schedule may be granted for reasons of health and/or other substantial reasons with the approval of the Academic Dean.
Ancillary Fees
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Combined Campus Renewal, Technology and Copyright fees, per 1 credit |
$23.00 |
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Application Fee - BTh, MDiv, MA (Theology and Religious Studies), and Graduate Certificate |
80.00 |
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Application fee - Special Student |
80.00 |
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Application Fee - All Diploma Programs |
60.00 |
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Prior Learning Assessment Fee |
450.00 |
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Assessment of Accelerated Entry Processing Fee |
225.00 |
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Thesis Continuation Registration Fee per academic year |
563.00 |
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Thesis Processing Fee |
158.00 |
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Leave of Absence Fee (all programs) |
112.00 |
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Letter of Confirmation (for those not in course) |
28.00 |
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Graduation and Lifetime Transcript Fee (all programs) |
137.00 |
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In Absentia Graduation Fee and Lifetime Transcript Fee (all programs) |
84.00 |
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Letter of Confirmation (for those not in course) |
27.00 |
Student Union Fees (for BTh, GCTS, MA, and MDiv Programs only)
An agreement between the AST Student Union (ASTSU) and the Saint Mary's University Student Association (SMUSA) provides for a number of services to AST students enrolled in the BTh, GCTS, MA, or MDiv programs. This includes access to SMU's health centre, fitness centre, Husky Patrol Safe Drive Access as well as a variety of sports, social and education events.
- Metro Transit bus passes are included for all full-time students.
- Summer Term students may opt into Metro Transit bus passes.
- For more information about these and other services, please refer to the SMUSA website (www.smusa.ca) or contact any member of the ASTSU executive (aststudentunion@astheology.ns.ca).
The following fees applied in the academic year 2022-23, and are subject to change in 2023-24:
Full-time AST Students
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ASTSU Fee |
$15/credit to a max of $150 |
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SMUSA Student Fee (Full-Time Students) |
$171.00 |
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SMUSA Student Fee (Full-Time Students, Winter Term only) |
$85.50 |
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U-Pass (Bus Pass) per term |
$85.00 |
Part-Time AST Students (BTh, GCTS, MA, and MDiv programs only)
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ASTSU Fee |
$12 per credit |
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SMUSA Student Fee (Part-Time Students) |
$63.50 |
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SMUSA Student Fee (Part-Time Students, one term only) |
$31.75 |
Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
- These plans are administered by the Saint Mary's University Student's Association. Contact SMUSA for details: healthplan.smusa@smu.ca
Canadian Students Health Plan *
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Single (12 months - September registration) |
$220.00 |
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Single (8 months - January registration) |
$147.00 |
International students Health Plan +
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Single (12 months - September registration |
$1,133.00 |
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Single (8 months - January registration) |
$752.00 |
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Single (4 months - May registration) |
$382.00 |
Dental Plan - Canadian/International
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Single (12 months - September registration) |
$120.00 |
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Single (8 months - January registration) |
$80.00 |
Family Rates
- For family rates (including dependents), contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754
Notes about Medical and Dental Coverage
- Medical and Dental rates as noted above are for FULL TIME students. All Full-time students (2 or more credits per term) will be automatically enrolled in the health and dental program unless they OPT OUT by the OPT OUT deadline. Students with comparable medical and dental coverage may opt-out of the SMUSA medical and dental plans each year. To OPT OUT, students must provide proof of existing insurance and sign a waiver at the SMUSA office (5th floor of the O’Donnell Hennessey Student Centre, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.).
- PART-TIME students may OPT IN to the program by the OPT IN deadline and should contact the SMUSA Health Office for applicable fees. For the purposes of these fees only, a part-time student is a BTh, GCTS, MA, or MDiv student taking less than 2 credits in any one term. Part-time students are not eligible for the bus pass.
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS must ensure that they are aware of the medical coverage they have to assist in determining what coverage they need. Full-time and part-time international students are automatically enrolled in the health plan but may opt out. Full-time international students are also
enrolled in the dental plan but may opt out.
Tuition and Administration Policies 2023-2024
Tuition Fee Payment Due Dates
- Summer term tuition: Due by June 23, 2023
- Fall term tuition: Due by September 20, 2023
- Winter term tuition: Due by January 19, 2024
Late Payment Charges
- Students who do not pay all amounts owing to AST by the dates noted above are subject to
late payment charges and may be required to leave classes until the balance owing is cleared.
The charges are $5 for each business day the account is in arrears, to a maximum of $50 per
semester or ten percent (10%) of the outstanding balance, whichever is the lesser. Students who
delay payments because they are awaiting student loan funds must provide a copy of their loan
application to the Business Office.
Refunds
- Tuition is refunded in accordance with the Course Withdrawal and Refund Schedule (2023-2024)
in the “Course Changes and Course Withdrawals” section of the Academic Calendar. Exceptions to
the withdrawal and refund schedule may be granted for reasons of health and/or other
substantial reasons with the approval of the Registrar.
Unpaid Balances
- All fees and outstanding debts to AST are to be paid upon registration at the beginning of each term.
Please ensure that your account is settled with the Business Office before the end of each term. - NOTE: Students who have an outstanding balance owing to AST will not be permitted to register for
subsequent courses until the balance is paid in full.