There is no tuition fee for Adult Basic Education courses.
Program Type
Tuition
May be waived subject to the "Institution Fees, Senior Citizens" policy - C. 3. 15. Note: Students must pay all assessed "Other Fees".
May be waived subject to the "Institution Fees, Youth in Care" policy - C. 3. 16. Note: Students must pay all assessed "Other Fees".
Directed studies and Prior Learning Assessment Recognition Students.
Tuition per credit is based upon the tuition per credit for the course(s) (as per the schedule above) either being delivered through directed studies methodology or through the PLAR process. Lab fees are also assessed for courses involving lab work.
Type of Fee
Amount
Up to two per year: FREE Each Official Transcript therafter: $10.00
Note: Students can access their grades and unofficial transcripts at no cost through the mynvit.ca portal
Courses will be offered for fees which are sufficient to cover all costs of delivery, including administrative overhead charges determined according to Board Policy.
Assessed at a rate of $363.23 per credit (Lab and Student Activity fees also required.) College Readiness (ABE) is considered equivalent to 3 credits for tuition calculation purposes.
Note that tuition and student fees for the entire academic year must be paid in full by August 15th for both first year for new students as well as for returning students. Students who have not paid in full by August 15th, will be removed from registered coursework.
Students may be required to take tests, which will help to determine skill levels and aid selection of courses appropriate to their educational backgrounds and abilities. Placement tests are also required for entrance in some courses and programs. Specific fees will be assessed based on the required tests.
Refund Type
If the learner withdraws prior to the start of classes, a full refund for lab fees will be provided. After classes commence*, lab fees will be refunded as follows:
As NVIT distributes the UPASS BC Cards monthly, the UPASS BC fees are not refundable once either of the following has occurred:
As fees are assessed annually for the Student Health and Dental Insurance plan, no refunds will be issued after 30 days of commencement of studies (determined by the first official start date of curriculum delivery within the study period). Within the first 30 days of study, students have the opportunity to demonstrate they meet opt out criteria. After 30 days, student will be enrolled in the Student Health and Dental Insurance plan and qualify for benefits under such plan for one year, regardless of their current student status.