Sample Budget
The following cost
estimates are provided to help students prepare a reasonable budget
of living expenses while studying at Regent College. All figures
in Canadian dollars.
Please note that the tuition rates listed here are valid starting Fall 2011 and extending through April 2012.
Note for 2012 – 2013: Regent College has announced an 8.6% reduction in tuition rates. Beginning May 1, 2012, the tuition for credit courses will be $440 per credit hour. Please note: this new rate of $440 per credit hour applies to all courses taken for credit, no matter how many credits are taken. Go here for more details.
ACADEMIC EXPENSES
|
Tuition (from Fall
2011) |
$495 per credit hour
(1–8.5 credits)
$480 per credit hour (9-11.5 credits)
$445 per credit hour (12+ credits)
$294 per audit hour |
Registration fee: |
$35 per term |
U-Pass (public transportation pass;
mandatory for students taking 4+ credits in Fall and Winter
Terms) |
$120.00 per term |
AMS Health & Dental Plan (extended
health care; students taking 4+ credits): |
$214.37 per year for student
Add spouse for additional $214.37 per year
Add spouse and one or more children for additional $428.74
per year |
Other Student Fees (students
taking 3+ credits): |
$110 – $140 per term |
Books: |
$85 – $200 per course |
Additional Fees (depending
on program; e.g., thesis deposit, supervised ministry, course
change, etc.): |
$10 – $350 per
term |
LIVING
EXPENSES
|
Accommodation Type: |
Price Per Month: |
Bachelor/studio suites
1-bedroom basement/garden level suite
1-bedroom apartment
2-bedroom basement/garden level suite
2-bedroom apartment
Room in shared suite, apartment, or house
Room in house with kitchen privileges
Room and Board
Furnished/unfurnished house
|
$500 – $900+ per
month
$850 – $1050+ per month
$1000 – $1300+ per month
$1050 – $1500+ per month
$1200 – $2000+ per month
$500 – $800+ per month
$400 – $600+ per month
$600 – $800+ per month
$2000 – $3300+ per month |
Utilities (electricity and gas,
if not already included in the price of rent): |
electric: $30 – $60 per month
gas: $45 – $70 per month |
Telephone, basic service (includes
unlimited local calls, long distance extra): |
$45 approx. monthly charge |
Internet: |
$35 – $40 per month |
Food:
|
$225 – $275 per
month for singles
$350 – $650 per month for families
|
BC Medical Insurance: |
$60.50 per month for singles
$109.00 per month for couples
$121.00 per month for family
of 3 or more |
Car Insurance: |
$800 – $1500 per year |
Parking at University Chapel: |
$100 per term
$30 per month
$10 per week
$2.50 per day
|
Study Permit (for non-Canadians): |
$125 |
Work Permit (for spouse): |
$150 |
Miscellaneous: |
$300 per month per person |
Start-up costs: |
budget at least $575 extra |
Notes:
It is wise to budget more money for the first month to cover
any potential unexpected costs. For example, some families
end up paying for temporary accommodation, renting a car
to look for permanent housing, buying furniture, etc.
The International
Student Services Office does receive some donations of furniture,
household goods and clothing to help new students set up
a home. Check to see what is available when you arrive at
Regent.
Revised: July 2011 |
