D. Tuition and Fee Structure Tuition: Rates for 2013-2014 are as follows (subject to change): Auditing Rate* $132.50 per audit hour *in their graduating year, VST students may audit courses for $50/course Certificate Rate (CTS)
$182.50 per credit hour
Basic Rate (Diploma, MDiv, MA)
$265 per credit hour
Advanced Rate (ThM)
$387.50 per credit hour
Academic Fees: Maintenance fees (per term)
$350
Thesis/Comprehensive Exam Fee
$200
Graduation Fee
$100
Non-Refundable Student Fees: These numbers are based on information at the time of printing and are subject to change. Auditors and Certificate students are not charged UBC fees. “On-Site students” are those taking weekly classes on the VST campus. “Off-Site students” are those registered only in off-site courses and/or in 2-week or weekend Intensives Type of Fee and Amount Less than 3 credit hours 3 or more credit hours Not charged Mandatory (on-site students VST Student’s Association: $20/term only) Mandatory (all students) Mandatory (all students) VST Library & Tech Fee: $30/term Mandatory (off-site students Mandatory (off-site students VST Off-Site Student Technology Surcharge: $5/credit hour only) only) UBC Fees: (for on-site students only) AMS: $155.33/year Health & Dental: $219.53 full year $146.21 Jan-Aug
Optional – opt in available Optional – opt in available
UPASS (bus pass): $140/term
Not eligible
Mandatory Mandatory (with option to optout if covered by equivalent coverage) Mandatory (with option to opt out)
UPass Program 1. Each month you will need a new pass 2. Every month, you must pick up your pass at UBC Central 3. Your pass will not include your name or photo so you will always need to have your UBC card with you. For the purposes of the UPass BC program the following list qualifies for UPass exemption: Those living outside the GVRD; Those taking extension courses only, regardless of home address; Those holding a valid UPass BC from another institution; Those holding a valid Translink transit pass; Those with a permanent disability; Those on Maintenance status (i.e., those engaged only in research and writing not involving coursework or on-campus meetings with faculty, typically Th.M/M.Div/M.A. students) Opting Out of Health and Dental Students who already have an equivalent health and dental plan may opt out of the AMS/GSS Health and Dental plan by providing proof of this equivalent coverage. Students can also enroll their spouse and/or
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