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Opticianry (OPTC)

Start in September

Campus
Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
6 Semesters (2 years)
Study Option
Full-time & Part-time
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
School
School of Health Sciences

Tuition & Ancillary Fees (Per Semester)

$4,023.17

Program Fees (Per Semester)

$13.28

Books & Supplies (Per Semester)

$1,050.00

Total Cost (Per Semester)

$5,086.45

Tuition and ancillary fees: Tuition fees cover instructional costs, and ancillary fees support non‑instructional services and student activities. These fees are regulated by the Ontario government and approved by Seneca's Board of Governors. See details below.

Program fees: These fees are related to materials or equipment specific to the delivery of certain programs and are not included in tuition fees. The amount shown is based on the fees for the first semester and may vary by term. See details below.

Books and supplies: This amount is an estimate of what you may spend on textbooks and required learning materials. The amount shown is based on this program’s first semester and may vary by term. See details below.

Total cost: The costs above reflect the total first‑semester fees for students starting in September with a full‑time course load. Students starting in another term or taking a reduced course load may pay less per term. Fees will be adjusted automatically in Seneca Student Home after enrolment to reflect the number of courses a student is registered in. All costs are approximate and subject to change.

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Campus Newnham
Tuition 3,200.00
Academic Technology 146.77
Alumni Mentoring 2.35
Alumni Programming 2.05
Athletics and Recreation 59.43
Career Development 17.29
Health and Dental for Domestic Students* 277.37
Health and Wellness 5.87
Learning Centre 29.35
Orientation 2.94
SSF Administration 45.00
SSF Build 30.00
SSF Membership 75.00
Student Achievement** 58.71
Student Bursary Levy 3.52
Student Identification 5.87
Student Life 2.94
Student Sport Build Fee 58.71
Total Fees Due (first semester in academic year) $4,023.17

* Health and Dental for Domestic Students: This fee is charged annually from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31 and is billed in the first semester of the academic year. Students starting in January or May will be charged a prorated fee. Domestic students who are able to provide proof of existing and comparable insurance coverage are permitted to withdraw from the plan during the opt-out window to receive a refund from the provider. 

** Student Achievement: This fee is charged once per program and is billed in the first term.

For more information about fees, please visit our ancillary fees page.

Semester 1 2 3 4
Total per Semester 13.28 0.00 8.65 5.28
Semester 1 2 3 4
Total per Semester 1050.00 435.00 935.00 475.00

Financial Supports & Resources

Each year, millions of dollars in financial support and resources are available to Seneca Polytechnic students. We encourage you to explore the options available as you get ready for your studies.

OSAP Funding for Part-time Students

This program is eligible for OSAP funding.

OSAP uses your course load to determine whether you qualify for full-time or part-time funding, as well as the amount of assistance you may receive. To determine your OSAP-eligible course load for this program, please refer to the following resource: Eligible course load for OSAP.

In general:

  • Students with a 60 per cent course load or higher may be considered for full-time OSAP.
  • Students with a course load between 20 and 59 per cent may be considered for part-time OSAP, which can include part-time grants and loans.

To find out if you qualify and to learn how to apply, please visit the OSAP website. For information on other awards and financial assistance, please see Financial Aid.