COVID-19: Tuition and Finances FAQs

Tuition and Fees

Will tuition be reduced for the Spring 2021 term?

Some non-tuition fees have been waived for the Spring courses. Tuition will remain the same as courses will be delivered remotely during the Spring term. A full list of incidental fees is posted to the Incidental Fees webpage.

What fees will be charged for the Spring 2021 term?

For a full list and description of Spring term fees, visit the Incidental Fees webpage. An asterisk beside the incidental fee indicates that this fee is not charged in Fall and Winter due to the online delivery of courses as a result of COVID-19. 

Will late registration fees be charged for the Spring 2021 term?

Late registration fees will not be charged for the Spring 2021 term.

Will monthly late payment fees be applied for the Spring 2021 term?

Yes, monthly late payment fees resumed on September 11, 2020. 

Emergency Financial Assistance

Are there still funds available?

As of May 19, Laurier has committed all of its available Emergency Funds to assist eligible students with their March and April COVID-19-related financial needs. We are pleased that we were able to assist a significant number of students with the funds we had available. We are continuing our fundraising campaigns and planning for further student financial support so we can continue to assist more students in need.

We have closed the Emergency Fund application and will share information with students about future financial supports when it becomes available. Students who have applied for funding have been contacted. 

If I receive funding, will the funding be applied to my account or can I request the money directly?

Given the exceptional circumstances and nature of funding, eligible applicants will be able to request the grant as a refund to their bank account through the refund request form on their LORIS account. Otherwise, it will remain on their student account. Emergency funds related to COVID-19 will be processed as requested. 

I would like to donate to the Laurier COVID-19 Emergency Fund. How do I contribute?

Those who are in a position to donate to the Laurier COVID-19 Emergency Fund can do so through the fund’s HawkStarter page. Faculty and staff can also choose to support the emergency fund through payroll contributions.

Can I apply for financial support from the Canadian government?

Please visit our Student Financial Support page to review a variety of financial supports from the Canadian Government that you may be eligible for. 

OSAP

What options are available through OSAP?

Ontario students are encouraged to explore OSAP as an option to assist with spring fees. For more details, visit the OSAP financial aid webpage. Out-of-province students can seek information about supports from their home provinces.