Paying for College

On-Campus & Off-Campus Living

Looking to extend your educational experience beyond the classroom while meeting new people, forming life-long friendships and getting involved in everything NC has to offer? From student leadership opportunities to experiencing a global community that connects you to students from all over the world, living in residence enables you to explore self growth and development in a social and supportive community. You will be surrounded by residence advisors who are committed to helping you transition into your new accommodations. Living in residence means you only pay for the academic year, instead of a typical 12-month lease, Wi-Fi internet, and TV is included.

Just steps from campus, both residences are furnished, airconditioned and smoke-free. Each furnished suite features two private bedrooms (includes a desk, dresser, double bed, TV and closet), a kitchen (containing a fridge and microwave) and a three-piece bathroom. Students supply linens, cutlery and small, CSA-approved appliances (e.g. a toaster or a kettle). With controlled access and on-site management, entrances and common areas are monitored 24 hours a day and visitors are required to sign in. An elevator provides ease of access while vending machines and photocopy and fax services are available.

Apply to Residence

You can apply to live in residence online or by printing the application and submitting it by mail, fax or in person. Applications received on or before April 15th will be included in the acceptance lottery; applications received after April 15th may receive acceptance into the Residence or be placed on a first-come, first-served waiting list if rooms become available. Please note: there is a $500 security deposit due at the time of application. Following the acceptance lottery, acceptance packages will be sent via email within 3 business days of April 15th. Be sure to check your email including your junk folder frequently as email is NC’s preferred notification method. You are required to meet all deadlines with both paperwork and payments. Please note: Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) deferrals are not available.

Off-campus Housing

In addition to our on-campus Residences, the beautiful Niagara Region also offers plenty of affordable, safe, quality housing close to both Niagara College campuses. Our online housing boards are a convenient way to search for off-campus housing options including access to a large, real-time database of student housing vacancies. Many area residents also offer accommodations with listings at

niagaracollegeocl.ca

Start searching as early as possible to get the best options for you and note that varying housing rates can range from $400 to $600 per month for a furnished room with kitchen privileges and $600 to $800 per month for an apartment. For more information about living off-campus, please call our housing helpline at 905-378-5737. Our International Housing and Settlement team also offers a wide variety of housing options for students transitioning to Canada to support their introduction to Canadian culture and the Niagara community. This includes assistance with residence, off-campus housing and Niagara College’s Homestay program. For more information, please visit:

international.niagaracollege.ca/housing

Dining on Campus

NC Cafeterias feature freshly prepared food, ranging from salads to sushi to pizza. Meal plans are available, making it simple to pay for your food with the swipe of a card. Coffee and snack retailers are available as well as student centres; The Core in Welland or The Armoury in Niagara-on-theLake where you can enjoy casual dining, and fun activities presented by the Student Administrative Council. The campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake features the Canadian Food & Wine Institute’s Benchmark restaurant and Bench-toGo where you can enjoy freshly prepared foods, salads and baked goods prepared by NC’s culinary students.

dineoncampus.ca/niagara yourncsac.ca ncbenchmark.ca

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION:

Niagara College is complying with measures and directives related to COVID-19. Looking ahead we are guided by the health and safety of our students and staff, and our commitment to providing the highest quality academic experience possible. Some programs, dates, services and or activities including residence, housing and food services may change with or without notice. Please check niagaracollege.ca/covid19 regularly for updates.