Tuition, Fees and Policies
Fees charged by Toronto Met are approved annually by the Board of Governors for an academic year. Toronto Met reserves the right to make changes in both the fees and the procedures given in this section of the calendar without prior notice.
At the time of publication, the fee assessment policy was under review and tuition fees for Fall 2024 - Winter 2025 were pending approval.
Once approved, details of tuition fee information for the next academic year will be available on MyServiceHub at my.torontomu.ca (opens in new window) . Students can review their account in their Student Centre, by selecting 'Account Inquiry'. See also "Inquire on my account" on the MyServiceHub support website.
Fee payments made by students are applied first to any previous fee debts, and then any balance to the most recent debt.
Students are considered enrolled if they:
- have participated in the course intention process and/or
- are enrolled in courses for the current academic term/year
Toronto Met reserves the right to prohibit enrolment or withdraw a student who does not maintain good financial standing at the end of an academic term/year.
Full-Time program students who have enrolled or participated in the course intention process will see their fees for both Fall and Winter terms at the start of the academic year.
Students are required to pay the total Fall 2024 fees by September 27, 2024 and the total Winter 2025 fees by January 24, 2025. Please check your MyServiceHub account to review applicable fee deadlines for the Spring/Summer term.
To remain in good financial standing with the University, a student must pay all fees due for the current academic term by the posted due date.
Here is more information on late payments, fees and holds (opens in new window) .
Fees Assessment Policy
Fees are assessed each term/semester for the total number of enrolled courses and their respective course unit values as assigned per University policy. Program fee rates are approved annually by the Board of Governors. Fees are charged on an annual basis and all fees are due by the published deadlines. Students are academically and financially responsible for all enrolled courses and fees incurred unless they withdraw by the correct University deadline dates (opens in new window) .
Breakdown of Tuition and Fees
Refer to the Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (opens in new window) page for an explanation and breakdown of fees charged.
Course Audit Students
Students may only audit lecture courses; this is subject to approval of the teaching department. Refer to the Undergraduate Tuition and Fees by Program page (opens in new window) for an explanation and breakdown of fees charged.
Special Students
Special Students are people who have not been admitted to an undergraduate program but are allowed to take program courses subject to teaching department approval and providing space is available. Special Students pay a fee per course unit per term, for all courses as outlined in the calendar, plus any applicable ancillary fees. See the Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (opens in new window) page for further details.
Account Statements are available on MyServiceHub (my.torontomu.ca (opens in new window) ) to all:
- returning full-and part-time program students who participated in the course intention process and/or students who enrolled in courses for the upcoming academic semester/year,
- newly approved students who have confirmed acceptance of their Offer of Admission.
Students who make adjustments to their academic record at any time are responsible for ensuring the prompt payment for any fee changes that may occur, and should review MyServiceHub for an updated Fees account calculation.
Students should examine their account carefully and direct any questions about fees to the Office of the Registrar's ServiceHub (opens in new window) at (416) 979-5036.
The student is responsible for ensuring that their fees are paid promptly.
Refer to the Fee Rates information (opens in new window) for an explanation and breakdown of fees charged.
There are three different academic fee rates for Toronto Met Students:
- The Domestic Ontario fee rate is for students who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents or who are specifically exempted by government regulation from the International rate and are residents of Ontario.
- The Domestic out-of-province fee rate is for students who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents or who are specifically exempted by government regulation from the International rate and are residents of a province or territory other than Ontario.
- The International fee rate is for students who do not fall within the Domestic fee rates or who cannot provide documentation confirming eligibility for international fee exemption.
Students declare their immigration status upon applying to the University, and they may be required to present documentation of their immigration status at any point while enrolled at TMU. Fee rates for new undergraduate, law and graduate students are confirmed by the University in early August, when tuition and fees are applied to students’ records.
Students who meet the eligibility requirements for another fee rate can apply to have their fee rate changed.
If students wish to be considered under one of the approved exempt categories, they must review the list of exemptions outlined on the Fee Rates page (opens in new window) and provide valid, original documentation necessary to verify such a request. Photocopies are not acceptable.
All documents presented in support of consideration for exemption, or if requested as proof of status, must be submitted to the ServiceHub, Room POD 150, enter through the Library Building.
If students are unable to provide the required documentation before paying tuition fees, they will be required to pay the International Fee Rate.
Official documentation must be presented by November 1 for the Fall term, January 31 for the Winter term and June 15 for the Spring/Summer term in order to be eligible.
Payment of the University Health Insurance Plan is compulsory for all International Students
If the acceptable documentation for exemption from the International Fee Rate contains an expiry date, it is the student’s responsibility to bring updated documentation to International Student Support, Room POD50A no later than ten (10) working days before the expiry date on the original documentation. This must be done to retain exemption status.
Payments for undergraduate and graduate tuition and residence fees will only be accepted via the student’s financial institution.
Students are required to make their payments via online banking, telephone banking or by visiting their local branch. Students can set up Toronto Metropolitan University as a bill payee and must use their nine-digit Toronto Met Student ID number as the account number.
Students should allow three to five business days for the posting of the payment.
Where fees are to be deducted from a student loan, the National Student Loan Centre is requested to remit the fees payment directly to Toronto Met. Students must ensure that the National Student Loan Centre deducts the amount of the fees from the loan portion they have received and submits it to the University promptly.
Students are required to pay any remaining balance due as per the applicable University payment deadline dates or be subject to late payment charges.
Students requiring financial assistance should read the section on Federal and Provincial Aid, and General Scholarships and Bursaries. Students classified as ‘Special’ or ‘Audit’ students are not eligible for financial assistance under OSAP.
Students who are sponsored by a third party agency and are requesting that Toronto Met invoice the agency directly should contact the ServiceHub (opens in new window) . A financial guarantee from the sponsoring organization will be required.
Visit How to Pay Your Tuition and Fees (opens in new window) for more information.
There is a late fee service charge of 1.25 percent per month (or portion of a month) (16.08 percent effective annual rate) on any overdue balance in the student account.
Some programs have mandatory departmental ancillary fees which must be added to tuition fees. Examples include:
- field trip fees
- co-operative program fees
- fees for learning materials and consumables like specialty art supplies
- clothing retained by students, etc.
Refer to the (opens in new window) Office of the Registrar's Tuition and Fees information page (opens in new window) for an explanation and breakdown of fees charged.
Departmental Ancillary Fees are approved and published annually by the Board of Governors and the Student Fees Office (opens in new window) .
Grades, parchments, transcripts, and other forms of university documentation are withheld when a student:
- has not met the payment requirement for enrolment, and/or
- has an unpaid balance owing to the University in excess of $100 (subject to change) and/or
- fails to return books to the Library, wireless NetReady cards or ResNet equipment to CCS - Computing and Communications Services, or any other borrowed property
Students are responsible for all books, materials, etc. borrowed against their account, unless a loss or a theft has been previously reported.
To verify what is outstanding, go to 'My Holds' in the 'Academic Record' section of MyServiceHub. (See also How to Complete an Account Inquiry (opens in new window) .)
Students who have grade withholds receive a Withhold Notice instead of their graduation parchment at the relevant convocation ceremony.
Documents, parchments, grades, and transcripts will be released when the Withhold has been cleared to the satisfaction of the University.
Students who officially withdraw from their program within the deadline date (opens in new window) schedule will receive any applicable refund.
Students who drop courses and are eligible for a refund should apply for their refund using the "Refund Portal" function in the Student Fees Section of MyServiceHub (opens in new window) .
Please allow up to 15 business days for processing of refunds. All inquiries about refund of fees should be directed to the ServiceHub (opens in new window) .
The Office of the Registrar (opens in new window) is responsible for receiving tuition fees, ancillary fees and other related fees from students enrolled in degree programs, certificate programs, and individual courses.
There are students who submit appeals for refunds beyond what is allowed for in our fee refund policies based on unique circumstances. The Fee Appeal Process (opens in new window) provides students with clear guidelines related to the review and decision making processes related to appeals requesting fee reversals and/or refunds.
Program Withdrawals 2024–2025
Refund |
Fall 2024 Term |
Winter 2025 Term |
Spring/Summer 2025 Term |
---|---|---|---|
100%* |
to September 13 |
to January 24 |
to May 9 |
50% of Fees Refunded |
September 14 to October 4 |
January 25 to February 7 |
May 10 to May 23 |
No Fees Refunded |
after October 4 |
after February 7 |
after May 23 |
*less $500 for new Full-Time approvals
*less $200 for new Part-Time approvals
Course Drops 2024–2025
Course Changes that result in a drop to a lower fee range.
Refund |
Fall 2024 Term |
Winter 2025 Term |
Spring/Summer 2025 Term |
---|---|---|---|
No Drop Charge |
to September 13 |
to January 24 |
|
50% Drop Charge |
September 14 to October 4 |
January 25 to February 7 |
|
100% Drop Charge |
after October 4 |
after February 7 |
|
Last day to drop in good academic standing | November 15 | March 28 |
A T2202 (Tuition, Education & Textbook Amounts Certificate) is an official statement for income tax purposes of the tuition and fees paid for qualifying courses (over $100) that are eligible for claim on the income tax return.
A T4A (Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity, and Other Income) is an official statement for income tax purposes of scholarships, bursaries, awards or other income as defined by CRA that were provided by Toronto Met to a student.
Information on Tax Receipts:
www.torontomu.ca/current-students/tuition-fees/tax-receipts/ (opens in new window)
MyServiceHub Support:
www.torontomu.ca/myservicehub-support/ (opens in new window)
Tax Services for International Students - Includes information on what to do if you do not have a SIN:
https://www.torontomu.ca/international/student-support/working/ (opens in new window)
Students are required to pay administrative charges, also known as Ancillary Fees, for various services provided by some University departments.
Administrative Charges/Service Fees are approved by the Board of Governors in the spring and are published annually.
A Collections Block service indicator may be placed on a student's account by the Credit and Collections unit of the Financial Services Department if a student's outstanding account balance has become past due.
Further enrolment activity and/or issue of official University documentation may be denied until payment of the account has been received, or other suitable arrangements have been made.
Any fee in excess of $100 will result in a student's graduation award document being withheld until payment has been made.
Students who have a Collections Block on their account, should contact Collection Services (opens in new window) at: collections@torontomu.ca.
For information about how to see the details of your account see MyServiceHub Support's Student Fees page.