Finances

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Investing in a program at the School of Accounting and Finance offers access to a world-class professional education and internationally recognized designations. SAF programs are designed to maximize future earning potential through diverse co-op work terms and valuable industry connections, all contributing to a high graduate employability rate. Additionally, scholarships and financial aid options are available to help manage costs. Committing to SAF programs paves the way for a successful and fulfilling career.

Tuition at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ is billed on a term-by-term basis, with fees due before the term begins.

Key Terms:

  • Fall Term – September to December;
  • Winter Term – January to April;
  • Spring Term – May to August.

Approximately one month before lectures start each term, student fee bills are posted on your . Notifications are sent to your uwaterloo.ca email address.

Your tuition fees are determined by your residency status or international immigration status, falling into three categories: Domestic Ontario, Domestic Out of Province, and International. For more details on residency, refer to The Centre website.

Co-op fees

  • are not specific to particular work terms and are not "placement" or "internship" fees. Instead, they cover the overall expenses of running the co-op program throughout certain academic terms.
  • Co-op and Work Report Marking Fees are charged to Co-op students based on their program's specific duration. If a student needs additional academic terms to fulfill degree requirements, any extra Co-op & Work Report Marking Fees are removed.
  • AFM and SFM co-op students are exempt from paying the Co-op Fee and Work Report Marking Fee in terms 1A & 1B. For the remaining terms (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B), AFM and SFM co-op students will pay the co-op fee six times.
  • To learn more about the costs associated with enrolling in a co-op program, check the .

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