Use the estimator, then check aid windows
The program page at Algonquin sends applicants to a tuition estimator. Bursary dates and award rules come out separately.
Ottawa, Ontario · Public college · Official sources reviewed September 28, 2026 · How we check guides
The short answer
- Algonquin's Computer Programming page points applicants to a tuition and related-ancillary-fee estimator for 2026/27.
- The Fall 2026 bursary window closed on September 22, 2026, and late applications are not accepted.
- Winter 2027 bursaries run from December 22, 2026 to January 20, 2027.
- Spring 2027 bursaries run from April 22 to May 19, 2027.
- A 2026/27 entrance bursary gives $500 to eligible new full-time Level 1 students starting September 2026 or January 2027.
Estimate tuition and find bursaries
The Computer Programming page points applicants to Algonquin's tuition and related-ancillary-fee estimator for the 2026/27 academic year. It says fees may change. The page does not show a program-specific domestic or international tuition total. So use the estimator for your applicant category. Do not rely on a single headline figure.
More on estimate tuition and find bursaries
Algonquin's awards information separates need-based bursaries, merit awards, and awards with campus or program restrictions. The Fall 2026 bursary window closed on September 22, 2026. The official how-to page still labels it as open. The page says late applications are not accepted. The next published window is Winter 2027, from December 22, 2026 to January 20, 2027. Then comes Spring 2027, from April 22 to May 19, 2027. If you apply, your eligibility and funding are not guaranteed.
Check the entrance-bursary deadlines
A separate 2026/27 entrance bursary gives $500 automatically. It goes to eligible new full-time Level 1 students. They start in September 2026 or January 2027. You must have full-time OSAP (Ontario's student grants and loans) eligibility. You must have at least $1 of assessed need. You must meet the listed admission-confirmation, OSAP, deposit, and enrolment conditions. The January 2027 schedule recommends admission application before October 1, 2026. It lists October 31 for the OSAP application. It lists December 1 for offer confirmation. There is no separate bursary application.
Decision checklist
- Use the estimator for the selected program, applicant category, and academic year.
- Check each award’s eligibility, campus/program restriction, route, and deadline.
- Keep residence, meal-plan, application, and program fees as separate budget lines.
Official sources
Open the official page again before applying, accepting an offer, paying, selecting housing, or relying on a transfer or immigration pathway.
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Plan your next step
Reopen the exact official program page for your intake and applicant category. Save the requirement, cost, campus, and deadline evidence you used, then confirm any uncertainty with the institution.
Prepared by the Stellar Advisers editorial team · reviewed September 28, 2026