At Seneca, we know that financial aid can be an important factor as you plan for your postsecondary studies. With a variety of financial assistance options to consider, we’re here to guide you through the process and help you access the resources that you need.
After you confirm your offer of admission, you will receive information about fees and the deadline to pay a $200 non-refundable tuition deposit to secure your seat in the program. Watch for a fees notice in Seneca Student Home.
Your $200 deposit is due by the deadline noted in your fees notice. The deposit will be applied towards your total fees when you register for your classes.
Seneca offers several convenient ways to pay your deposit and fees. The fastest way is to pay online:
For more information about your fees and how to pay, visit our Fees and Payments web page.
Once your deposit has been submitted, you will be able to register for classes and build your timetable when course registration opens. We’ll stay in touch by email with information on important next steps and tips on preparing for class. If you have not already, you must set up your student account and email.
About a month before classes start, watch for information about building your class schedule and our exciting orientation. The remaining balance for your first term is due on the first day of classes.
There are many options available to help you pay for school. In addition to the millions of dollars that Seneca offers in bursaries, scholarships and other awards, there are also government financial aid programs. We recommend that you apply early for financial aid.
For more information, visit Financial Supports and Other Resources.
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After you have confirmed your offer of admission, we will post a fees notice in your online Student Home. Your fees notice will include deadlines, the minimum deposit amount, your tuition and other fees that are a part of your first one or two semesters at Seneca. The number of semesters that appear on your fees notice depends on the start date of your program and whether there is a summer break.
The minimum deposit to reserve a seat in your program is $200 and non-refundable. The deposit is due on the fees deposit due date noted on your fees notice. It applies to all new students and to returning students who are beginning semester one of a new program.
After you submit your deposit, you will be able to register for classes and build your timetable when course registration opens. You will also be able to obtain your Seneca OneCard.
The deposit will be applied towards your total fees when you register for your classes. Your full tuition and fees for each semester are due on the first day of classes for the semester. If you do not pay by the deadline, a $150 late fee will be applied to your account.
Please note that the deposit is required even if you will be funded by OSAP. Once the deposit is paid, and you have registered in your classes, we can confirm your enrolment so that your expected OSAP funds will be released.
Seneca accepts payments online or from your financial institution.
For more information on how to pay your fees, visit the Fee Payments page.
If you do not pay your $200 non-refundable deposit fees, you will lose your guaranteed seat in your program.
For over-subscribed programs, your application will be cancelled if we do not receive your deposit fees. You may request to be placed on a waitlist but there is no guarantee that you will be re-admitted to your program of choice. If you receive a new offer, you will also get a new deposit due date.
If you decide to withdraw before you have paid fees, you may turn down your offer at OntarioColleges.ca.
If you decide to withdraw after you have paid your deposit or full tuition before the tenth day of classes with a written notification addressed to Seneca, you will be eligible for a partial refund of your tuition fees. The $200 deposit fees are non-refundable. See Request for Withdrawal for more information.
If you submit a notification letter or a completed withdrawal form by the tenth day of classes, you will be eligible to receive a refund of current semester fees, excluding the $200 non-refundable deposit fee. Any fees paid toward subsequent semesters will be fully refunded.
If you withdraw after the tenth day of classes, you are not entitled to a refund for that semester and will be required to pay any balance of fees outstanding for the semester. Any fees paid toward subsequent semesters will be fully refunded.
Have questions? The Start at Seneca team is dedicated to new students and can provide information on everything you need to ensure a successful start.
