Deposits and refunds
All international students who apply to NIC must make a mandatory, non-refundable deposit to secure a seat in their desired program. Once you begin your studies, the deposit will be applied towards tuition and mandatory fees.
| Program or course deposit | Mandatory deposit |
|---|---|
| All new students | $10,000 |
| Continuing students in a new program | $10,000 |
| Continuing students for subsequent terms | $500 per term |
Payment deadlines
We’ll include your deposit payment deadline in your official NIC Letter of Offer.
Refund policies
The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable, but some exceptions may apply. See below for additional information.
All requests and supporting documents for refunds must be emailed to irefunds@nic.bc.ca. Refunds may take six to eight weeks to process.
- International tuition, fees and refunds policy
- 2024–2025 Academic Year International Tuition and Fee Bylaw
If your study permit is delayed, you may apply for a one-time-only deferral of your scheduled start date. Please email us at iadmissions@nic.bc.ca by the first Friday of your currently scheduled term. If you applied to NIC through an agent, please include them in your request. We will not charge you any fees for a one-time deferral request.
2025 fall deferral deadline: Sept. 5, 2025
2026 winter deferral deadline: Jan. 9, 2025
If your study permit is denied by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), please submit a copy of your denial letter from IRCC within 90 days of the date on the letter to irefunds@nic.bc.ca, in addition to a completed refund form.
If you applied to NIC through an agent, your request for a refund must also come through your agent.
If your study permit is denied due to misrepresentation as defined by IRCC, we reserve the right to deny refunds in full.