Payment Deadlines, Policies and Regulations

Cape Breton University reserves the right, without liability or penalty and without notice, to make changes in its offered services and programs, including alteration of fee schedules, fee regulations,  and cancellation of particular courses, and other relevant policies/regulations. Upon registration, each student becomes bound by the policies and regulations of Cape Breton University. Students are responsible for being familiar with the general information, rules and regulations of Cape Breton University, as well as the specific requirements of each program, degree, diploma or certificate that the student aims to achieve. It is the student’s responsibility to choose courses that are appropriate to the program requirements and understand fee policies/regulations.

Fall/Winter

Fall semester – September 30, 2024: Payment deadline for fall term fees

Winter semester – January 30, 2025: Payment deadline for winter term fees

• Students registered in the 2024 summer term must have all fees paid prior to registering for the 2024 fall term and course fees must be paid based on the financial policies of the 2024 spring/summer term below.
• 100% of tuition and academic fees for semester one must be paid no later than September 30, with the semester two amount to be paid no later than January 30.
• 100% of the medical and dental plan fees and campus activity fee are due by Sept. 30th.
• All residence and meal plan fees for the term are due at the beginning of each term.
• Distance fees are non-refundable once the course begins.
• Final grades will not be accessible until course fees have been paid in full.
• Letters of Confirmation, Letters of Completion, Transcripts of grades, Parchments, and any other official documentation will not be provided until course fees have been paid in full.
• Interest will be calculated on outstanding balances at the rate of 1% on the first day of each month.

Spring/Summer

Spring/Summer semester – May 30, 2024: Payment deadline for spring/summer fees

• In order to register for courses in the 2024 spring/summer term, students are required to have a zero balance owing from Fall/Winter terms.
• Interest is charged on ALL outstanding balances beginning June 1st, 2024. If any course has not been paid for in full, regardless of start date, interest will apply at the rate of 1% per month.
• Final grades will not be accessible until course fees have been paid in full.
• Letters of Confirmation, Letters of Completion, Transcripts of grades, Parchments, and any other official documentation will not be provided until course fees have been paid in full.
• All residence and meal plan fees for the term are due at the beginning of the term.

**Any loss, damage, or interruption of classes, accommodation or meals suffered by any student as a result of circumstances beyond reasonable control, including the suspension or termination of services by any group of University employees, is not the responsibility of Cape Breton University.**

Disclosure Regarding SIN Collection

In 2018, the Federal Government of Canada introduced a new requirement for all designated educational institutions in Canada. To adhere to that requirement, CBU must now collect all student Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) for government reporting purposes. For more information, visit CBU.ca/SIN or click the button below.

Class Withdrawal and Financial Rebates

A student who no longer wishes to attend classes and wants to withdraw from a course(s) must do so officially online using the student portal or in writing at the Office of the Registrar and Admissions. Please retain confirmation of drop for your records.

Please note the following:

• ceasing to attend lectures or notifying the instructor of intent to drop a course does not constitute an official withdrawal and rebates will not be issued in these circumstances.
• tuition and fees for tutorials are non-refundable once the course starts.
• deadline dates for dropping courses without Academic Penalty differ from the dates below and are listed in the Calendar Of Events in the Academic Calendar.

Tuition, Students’ Union Fees, IT Fees, Campus Renewal Fees,  Lab Fees, and Differential Fees will be rebated in accordance with the following schedule:

International Tuition Deposit Refund Policy

You may review CBU’s Refund Policy here.

Refund Request for Payments made Within Canada

Students that have a credit on their student financial account due to overpayments from their personal bank account, or scholarships or bursaries, can request a refund. A refund cheque will be provided in the amount of the credit. Cheques are processed at various times throughout the year and may be picked up in person on campus or sent in the mail to the address you provide on the form. To request a refund, please click here.