Applications Open
Students with a valid study permit, citizens, or permanent residents – minimum six months before classes start. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
Students, without a valid study permit – minimum six months before classes start. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
Applications Close
Students with a valid study permit, citizen, or permanent residents – ten days before the first day of class. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
Students without a valid study permit – eight weeks before the first day of class. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
Check the website for dates
Missed Application Deadline
Speak to an advisor prior to applying. Email continuingeducation@nait.ca
Admission Criteria
Must have a post-secondary degree or diploma
Minimum English language proficiency listed on our website
Payments
All fees are in CDN
Application Fee
$0
Tuition Fee
$17,997 CAD
- Term 1: $6,053 CAD
- Term 2: $6,340 CAD
- Term 3: $5,604 CAD
Acceptance Letter
Full term fee is required to receive an acceptance letter. Term fees are inclusive of tuition and are refundable, minus a $250 CAD administrative fee.
Tuition Fee Deadlines
First Term tuition payment is required within 30 days of being accepted into the program.
Second and third term tuition payments are due 30 days before the first day of the term.
A payment will be applied against any outstanding balance from a previous term before being applied to current or future tuition and term fees.
Students are responsible for all fees charged to your student account. If you add or drop courses after you have paid your fees, your account balance may change.
Ensure any outstanding balance is paid by the deadline to avoid monthly interest charges.
You must meet payment deadlines even if you have applied for student loans, scholarships, bursaries, or sponsorship.
Deadlines are strictly enforced.
Late enrolments will require payment before classes start – this can be 24 hours.
Recreations fees are optional.
Refund Policy
All fees are CDN.
Study Permit Denial
NAIT provides a refund, less $250 if a student cancels or is denied a study permit. There is no app fee collected, so this serves as an app/admin fee.
- Students with a valid study permit, citizens, or permanent residents – ten calendar days before the first day of class. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
- Students without a valid study permit – 30 calendar days before the first day of class. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
Study Permit Deadline Missed
NAIT provides a refund, less than $250 if a student cancels or is denied a study permit. There is no application fee collected, so this serves as an app/admin fee.
Application Fee Refund
N/A - NAIT does not have application fees.
Deposit Fee Refund
N/A - NAIT does not have application fees
Tuition Refunds
Update current NAIT C&CE refund policy to include international certificates.
- Students with a valid study permit citizens, or permanent residents – ten calendar days before the first day of class. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
- Students without a valid study permit – 30 calendar before the first day of class. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
Drop Deadline
For a tuition refund – NAIT will retain $250 CAD
- Students with a valid study permit citizens, or permanent residents – ten days before the first day of class. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
- Students without a valid study permit – one month before the first day of class. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
Withdrawls
If you decide not to attend NAIT, you must formally request a withdrawal from the program in writing. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal; you will be held responsible for all fees incurred. Inquiries need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
Attendance
Students are required to attend 100% of classes. If a student is absent from a portion of a course, they will be responsible for connecting with the instructor to make up the assignment/study time.
If a student is absent from a whole course, they are responsible for connecting with the program to be enrolled in a makeup course.
Class Cancellation
NAIT reserves the right to restrict enrolment or to cancel any class or program for which there is insufficient enrolment. If the course you have enrolled in is cancelled, we will make every effort to contact you prior to the start date. Fees for cancelled classes will be refunded or applied to another course.
Admission Deferral Policy
Deferrals are possible to the next academic year but may have a fee change. Fees are reviewed annually, and deferred students would be subject to additional fees. Deferrals are allowed once.
Eligibility
- To be considered for a deferral, you must:
- Have paid your tuition deposit to accept an offer of admission to NAIT and continue to meet any conditions outlined in your offer of admission
- Be impacted by study permit processing delays from Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Submit an admission deferral request within the deferral timeline via email: continuingeducation@nait.ca
- Deadlines
- International students with a valid study permit citizens, or permanent residents – ten days before the first day of class. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
- International students without a valid study permit – one month before the first day of class. Inquiries after this deadline need to be sent via email to: continuingeducation@nait.ca
Re-entry Policy
Student cases are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email our advisors @continuingeducation@nait.ca
Re-open Application Policy and Process
Student cases are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email our advisors @continuingeducation@nait.ca
Failure to Complete Policy and Deadlines
Students who have failed a course are required to meet with the program area within 5 calendar days after the class grades have been posted to explore options to complete. Please email @continuingeducation@nait.ca
Failure to complete all required courses by the program end date will result in a program failure grade and no completion certificate will be issued. Students who do not complete will need to reapply to the program, pay all required fees, and complete the classes.
Waitlist Process and Policy (the LOA says each program manages their waitlist)
Waitlists are managed by the program.
Students who are placed on waitlists will be offered a seat on a first-applied, first qualified basis.
Applicants will be notified of their waitlist status from the program area up until the first day of class.
Payment deadlines may differ from the standard deadline if late admission is offered.