International applicants who have paid their deposit to offer and registered for a program at NIC are subject to the International Tuition, Fees and Refunds Policy.
International students are expected to study full-time (a minimum of 3 courses for credit). Registration in fewer courses requires the permission of the Office of Global Engagement.
The deposit of $10,000 is non-refundable. Please read the following information carefully.
Deferral due to Study Permit Delay
- If your study permit is delayed, you can apply to move the deposit to the next available intake one time only. Please email iadmissions@nic.bc.ca by the first Friday of the term you are currently admitted. If you work with an agent, you must include your agent in your request for deferral.
- NIC does not charge students for the one-time deferral request.
Study Permit Denial
- If your study permit is denied, please submit a copy of the denial letter from IRCC within 90 days from the date of the visa denial letter. The request for refund needs to be submitted by email to irefunds@nic.bc.ca along with the completed refund form. If you work with an agent, your request must come through the agent.
- If your study permit is denied due to misrepresentation as defined by the Government of Canada (IRCC), NIC reserves the right to retain the entire deposit and any fees paid (no refund).
Exceptional Circumstances
- In exceptional circumstances, a request for a refund may be considered. The request needs to be submitted by email to irefunds@nic.bc.ca with supporting documentation before the end of the term in which the student applied. Once the relevant term has ended, deposit is subject to forfeiture.
Change of Program Before the Start of First Term
- Change of program prior to the start of first term of study is not permitted. A student must meet with an International Student Advisor after the last day to add/drop courses in the first term to submit a Program Change Request Form. A $100 program change fee will be charged.
Change of Institutions
- If you choose to attend another institution instead of attending NIC before or during the first term of your study, your deposit is forfeited (no refund). The deposit cannot be refunded to you or transferred to another institution/student. NIC will retain $10,000 and any fees paid above and beyond $10,000 will be refunded.
Non-refundable Fees
Non-refundable fees include:
- Application fee $100
- Refund processing fee $200
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