Fees and Expenses Tuition fees The tuition fees below are for the 2011-12 academic year (fall, winter, and summer terms: September 2011 to July 2012) and are in Canadian dollars. BEDS starts at Year 3 to acknowledge the two prerequisite years of university prior to BEDS admission. Please note that fees are subject to annual change. For official fee information, see the Dalhousie University fee schedule.
Incidental fees During each academic term, add an average of $378 for the Dalhousie Student Union, health service, athletic facilities, fall/winter bus pass, etc. International students also pay $636 per year for health insurance. Nova Scotia Student Bursary Nova Scotia students may be eligible for an annual bursary of $1,283. Students from other Canadian provinces may be eligible for an annual bursary of $261. Computer At the beginning of the BEDS program each student is required to own a laptop computer that will be used for design work in the studio. To guide you in purchasing or upgrading a computer, please view these specifications. Expenses During each academic term, the university recommends a budget of $4,350 for accommodation and living expenses, plus $500 for academic supplies.  Scholarships and financial aid BEDS applicants with a 3.7 GPA (A– average) may apply for an entry scholarship by April 30; an application form will be sent to all qualified students. MArch applicants with a 3.7 GPA (A– average) may be eligible for a partial tuition scholarship; no application is required. Otherwise, students should expect to rely on personal funds or student loans. Some course assistantships and part-time work may be available at the school but do not provide a major source of funding. Financial planning Money Matters (financial tips from Dalhousie) Student budget check (basic online calculator to assess your finances) Student budget calculator (detailed online calculator to assess your finances) |
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