Tuition fees

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<p>While I'm still waiting to hear back from McGill <em>fingers crossed</em> I actually want to get all the mechanical questions out of the way so if I get the green light, I'll have an easier time dealing with the whole international student criteria.</p>

<p>So, here's my question. I'm in a US school right now, a high school senior, and I'm a US citizen, but I also have Canadian citizenship (Ontario), so does this mean that I pay the Canadian tuition (outside of Quebec) but have to pay everything else as a regular international student?</p>

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<p>I know someone who is in a similar position, and they think that they will have to pay the Ontario fees. That's what they think...but what do they know? And for that matter, what do I know? Hmm...you're better off asking McGill directly.</p>

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<p>I'm the same. I assumed we just paid everything as a Canadian outside of Quebec?</p>

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<p>I was visiting UBC over the weekend, and all Canadian citizens pay the same amount, regardless of what Province they live in. </p>

<p>And I know Quebec is, ummmm different, but perhaps it's all subsidised the same by the government?</p>

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<p>jhhilly: Besides the tution, there doesn't tend to be really much of a difference in fees amongst the various types of students (Quebecer, Canadian, International). </p>

<p>The only thing that I can think of that would be different for International Students would be that they have to buy comprehensive health insurance through the Student Union. </p>

<p>This of course doesn't apply to you. As a Canadian, you're eligible for Medicare after three months, so you only have to buy dental/eye insurance through the union if you're not covered in Canada by your parent's plan. </p>

<p>mmassee:Er....not exactly. </p>

<p>There is a freeze on tuition rates (it is like it sounds, the Universities can't raise tuition), however, it only applies to Quebecers. That's why tuition rates for Quebecers are so low (I think it's around $1000-$1500 at the moment). In theory, the difference between what the University takes in tuition and they're actual financial needs will be covered by the Government</p>

<p>However, the Government doesn't really give all that much money to the Universities, even with the tuition freeze. Thus, they (the Unis) are forced to shift the burden onto those who aren't effected by the freeze. That's why non-Quebec and especially international tuition fees are quite high (relatively), since they're not covered by the freeze. It's also why all students pay so much in "fees" for each course they take. </p>

<p>The effect of this has become fairly apparent in recent years, with many universities showing signs of underfunding in less professors, more students per class, etc. McGill's been better than most, because the name by itself tends to attract fairly large donations and endowments, but even it's effected.</p>

<p>There is a movement right now in Quebec to lift the freeze and allow the Universities to raise tuition rates to increase funding. This is of course being met by fierce opposition among students (particularly among Quebec students). With the provincial election likely to be called on Wednesday, it's turning into a fairly passionate issue on both sides. I guess only time will tell what will become of this issue.</p>

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<p>ooo, thanks for the info!</p>

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<p>How much is it for Americans? I keep getting conflicting info and my parents are on my back about it.</p>

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<p>I believe Americans pay international fees.</p>

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<p>Ebola: As a transfer student you would most likely live in an apartment and cook for yourself, which is much cheaper than a rez. My daughter lives in a small 1 and a half in the Ghetto. I estimate her total costs, as an international student (American) including tuition, fees, more fees, housing, food and books at between $21-24000 per year US depending on the exchange rate.</p>

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<p>If it's 21-24000 per year for living outside of rez, how much was it for your daughter's freshman year? I'm assuming she lived in rez during her first year... Iono, i just wanna see a projected "price tag" for my freshman year. (And I'm a US international student.)</p>

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<p>if u have canadian citizenship, u pay everything canadian .... as in, you pay the canadian price</p>

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<p>She lived in a large double in Solin Hall, so rent was high, but food was cheap as there is no food service and students cook for themselves (great for vegetarians living almost next to the Atwater Market). While the cost can vary with the exchange rate; ie. McGill is about 6% cheaper this year than last due to the US dollar getting a little value back. However, since tuition went up costs were still about $22-23K per year as a first-year. Also, since we live in Vermont transportation costs were very limited. I would estimate around $25K total next year to be on the safe side.</p>

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<p>You are Canadian, However since you're going to an American high school right now, you are not eligible for the Quebec tuition rate of $1500/year or something like that. You may qualify for the out of province rate of approx. $5000/year, depending on how McGill classifies it's incoming students. Some schools will classify you as an international student simply because your transcripts are from another country, some schools will go simply by your citizenship. However I'm not sure about McGill's policy on this, so you should call them and ask, that way you'll get a definitive answer. Anyways this is what it costs just for tuition at Quebec universities.</p>

<p>Quebecers: $1000-1500/year
Students from other Canadian Provinces: $5000-5500/year
Internationals: $11-15000/year</p>