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Fees, Dates and Forms

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Basic tuition fee
New students
Course fees
Financial support
Computer Tutorials
CICA Handbook
Refund policy
Important Dates for 2010-11
Application Forms

Basic tuition fee

All new and re-enrolling students pay an annual non-refundable basic tuition fee each academic year. This fee includes education administration overhead, student services and publications.

Pay fees by certified or employer cheque, Interac, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express). Make cheques or money orders payable to CGA Ontario. Cash, personal cheques and/or post-dated cheques are not accepted. Tuition fee receipts for income tax purposes are issued in February annually. 
 

New students

New student basic tuition fees depend on the session of initial enrolment. Students who enrol in the first session pay the entire year’s basic tuition fee. If students enrol in later sessions, they will pay a pro-rated portion of the full year’s basic tuition fee, i.e.,

Fall (F): $715
Winter (W): $515
Spring (S): $415
Summer (M): $315

In subsequent years, all students pay the annual basic tuition fee in the fall.
 

Course fees

Course fees are structured to include the costs of textbooks, CD/Internet-based resources, educational software and examination fees (except for deferred and supplemental examinations). Exceptions include the Sage Accpac ERP 5.3A software and CICA Handbook (both available at special educational rates) and text/software provided with prerequisite courses. Refer to the Course Fee Schedule for applicable fees. Fees exclude any applicable taxes.
 

Transfer credit fees

Students who are granted additional transfer credits after initial enrolment must pay $55 per transfer credit.
 

Challenge exam fee

The fee for a challenge exam is $295 and does not include required textbooks or software.

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Financial support

Students in the CGA program qualify for the federal government’s Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) that allows a student or spouse to withdraw funds from a registered savings plan to finance a CGA education. In order for the CGA program to qualify, students must enrol in courses in at least three sessions. Obtain information from the Canada Revenue Agency’s website at www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca.

As part of its financial services package for CGAs, the Bank of Montreal offers a special line of credit to students in the CGA program who may obtain up to $20,000 per year to a maximum of $80,000 over six years. The line of credit is for tuition, course fees, books, computer and software purchases. There are no fees and students can make interest-only payments for up to one year after certification.

 
Microsoft Office

All students must use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for Windows, version 2003 or 2007, in all courses. When enrolling, students must acknowledge that they currently own, have the owner’s permission to use, or will purchase this product. (Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 edition is available in the marketplace for approximately $200.)
 

Accpac software

FA2, FA3 and BC1 require the use of Accpac software which costs $115 and must be purchased through CGA Ontario.

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Computer tutorials

Students may purchase the CGA computer tutorials, offered in separate modules. CT1 and CT2 are accessible through the OLE. The Sage Accpac ERP 5.3A software includes CT3. 
 

CICA Handbook

Certain courses in level 4 and up require access to the current edition of the CICA Handbook. Students may purchase the accounting, assurance or public-sector modules of the CICA Handbook online through the supplementary CD-ROM received with course material. The cost is about $200 for each module. Fees and charges exclude any applicable taxes. 
 

Refund policy

Service charges, and fees paid for application for transfer credits, former student evaluation, annual basic tuition, and exam deferral are non refundable.

To change a course or transfer to another session after registering, include any difference in course fees and a $95 withdrawal service charge, which covers withdrawal from the original course. Pay attention to course withdrawal deadlines when requesting any course changes.

To obtain a course fee refund (less a $95 withdrawal service charge), you must withdraw online or by email to records@cga-ontario.org or in writing by registered mail, no later than the course withdrawal deadlines listed below.

To avoid academic penalty, withdraw from a course on or before the deadline, you will not be eligible for a refund, but the course will not be counted as a failure.

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Important Dates for 2010-11

 

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Application Forms

2010-11 Application for Transfer Credits 
(Please submit before completing application for enrolment. This form is to be completed by first time registrants only.)

2010-11 Former Student Application
Former students of the CGA program of professional studies must apply to re-enter the CGA program if one or more academic year(s) has elapsed since the date of last enrolment. Please note that a status letter and application for enrolment form will be provided in mid-July.

2010-11 Application for Enrolment
(This form is to be completed by first time registrants only.)

Study Visa Applicant Form 
(This form is to be completed by individuals holding a study visa.)