About Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
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Understanding academic fees
Tuition is the major mandatory fee you will pay at Lakeland College. However, it is not the only mandatory fee. There are both mandatory instructional and non-instructional fees.
This page lists the different types of fees that you will pay, and some fees that you may pay during the course of the admission process or during the academic year.
Refer to the program pages for detailed information about the fees specific to your chosen program.
If you are looking for the different payment options available or for refund information, please visit our how to pay page.
Application fees
Applications are completed online through ApplyAlberta. There is a $90 application fee that must be paid using a credit card.
Learn more on our Get Ready to Apply page.
Applications are completed on Alberta's MyTradesecrets website, which includes a $35 non-refundable application fee that you or your sponsor will pay.
You can learn more on our Apprenticeship How to Register page.
You'll find the information for the cost of each course by viewing them on our Continuing Education platform.
Typically, there is not an application fee for these courses.
Tuition/mandatory instructional fees
Total instructional mandatory fees include tuition and course specific fees.
- Fees will vary according to program enrolled in, the number of courses and credits taken, or course specific fees assessed.
- Tuition fees are adjusted each year according to the regulations of Alberta's Tuition Fee Policy.
Many of our credit programs require a tuition deposit to confirm that the applicant is commited to attending. The deposit holds your seat in the program and will be applied towards tuition and fees. The tuition deposit amount will be included in your offer of admission letter.
- The tuition deposit amount varies by program, but is typically $250 or $500 for domestic students and $1,500 for international students.
- Some of our online programs do not require a tuition deposit, your offer letter will specify.
Below are the tuition and fees for each program at Lakeland College for both domestic and international students.
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Mandatory non-instructional fees
These mandatory fees supports academic and health services, athletics as well as access to recreational facilities and other services.
|
Fee |
Amount |
|
Transcript services |
$16 |
|
Recreation |
$55 |
|
ACAC student participation |
$55 |
|
Health Services and Counselling |
$110 |
|
Events Arena |
$15 |
|
Pool |
$45 |
|
Learning Centre |
$70 |
|
Scholarship Stewardship & Career Services |
$10 |
|
Students' Association |
$286 |
|
Health and Dental Plan |
$292 |
|
Total |
$954 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Transcript services |
$16 |
|
Recreation Includes membership at the City of Lloydminster Servus Centre |
$78 |
|
ACAC student participation |
$55 |
|
Health Services and Counselling |
$110 |
|
Learning Centre |
$70 |
|
Scholarship Stewardship & Career Services |
$10 |
|
Students' Association |
$286 |
|
Health and Dental Plan |
$292 |
| Total | $917 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Transcript services |
$16 |
|
Health Services and Counselling |
$110 |
|
Learning Centre |
$70 |
|
Scholarship Stewardship & Career Services Stewardship efforts to support student programs, scholarships and bursaries |
$10 |
|
Students' Association |
$286 |
|
*Health and Dental Plan |
$292 |
| Total | $784 |
The Lakeland College Students' Association assesses a membership fee from all students enrolled in credentialed programs.
The fees for 2024-25 are $286 on both campuses.
The students' association advocates for all students and their concerns on a local, provincial, and national level. The SA provides several bursaries and other awards each year.
They also provide:
- A mandatory health and benefit plan for most full-time on-campus students. See benefit plan details on wespeakstudent.com. Total is $292.
- A welcome package that includes the SA day planner, several free items and a variety of information. Offsite students may request a day planner by contacting the SA office in Vermilion at 780 853 8484.
- Access to all the SA programs, prize giveaways and events throughout the year.
- Convocation tea.
- Free apprentice graduation breakfast for journeyperson students.
These fees cover costs associated with specific courses that are not directly related to instruction. Fees will vary depending upon course selection.
For 2023-24, base international tuition is $17,100. In specific programs, the tuition may be higher. Application fees and tuition deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
International applicants may be eligible for a partial tuition deposit refund with proof of a study permit denial letter. The denial letter and completed refund request form must be submitted within 4 weeks of the date on denial letter and within 4 weeks of Registration Day.
You are responsible for the cost of classroom materials, books and equipment, field trips, and practicum expenses.