Camosun tuition, fees and aid
Camosun publishes fee information and financial-aid resources separately. The amount you owe depends on your term, your course load and your program.
Victoria, British Columbia · Public college · Official sources reviewed September 13, 2026 · How we check guides
The short answer
- At Camosun in 2026–27, the application fee is $49 and the registration deposit is $175. Pay the deposit one week before registration or as your offer states.
- Student society fees and levies total $56.38 a month, and student services adds $12.88 a month. Both are required.
- Under the regular diploma path in Information and Computer Systems Technologist, 2026–27 tuition starts near $14,286 domestically and $41,410 internationally. Internship sits around $15,004 and co-op around $15,773 locally.
- Bursary money needs financial need shown, and apprentices in six- to ten-week technical training don't qualify. Confirm details against the source pages listed here.
Build the domestic budget
For 2026–27, Camosun lists a mandatory $49 application fee. It also lists a $175 registration deposit. That deposit is due one week before registration, or as stated in the offer. Camosun lists mandatory student society fees and levies of $56.38 per month. It lists a mandatory student services fee of $12.88 per month. The page lists myvirtualdoctor at $38 per year as an opt-out charge. It lists a student benefits plan at $318 per year. You can opt out of that plan only if you have existing health and dental coverage. Confirm your category and account before budgeting.
Treat awards separately
Camosun’s Foundation Bursary application window is September 8–October 20, 2026 for Fall 2026 and December 14, 2026–January 25, 2027 for Winter 2027. The page also links loans, grants and entrance awards. These windows and each award’s eligibility are separate from admission.
Compare ICS tuition by route
The ICS page publishes 2026–27 tuition estimates in Canadian dollars. These cover the entire program. They are effective September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Domestic tuition varies with selected course fees. Student fees are additional and are calculated from enrolment.
Keep international deposits distinct
For international students in 2026–27, Camosun lists a $100 application fee. It is mandatory and non-refundable. Tuition-and-fee deposits are $9,700 for open programs and $18,800 for seated programs. Continuing students pay a $175 registration deposit. Tuition deposits are described as non-refundable and non-transferable, subject to limited exceptions. An approved refund deducts an administration fee of at least $300.
Check bursary eligibility
The Foundation Bursary requires applicants to be enrolled when applying. You must be in full-time postsecondary study at 60% or more of a full course load. The level is 40% or more when StudentAid BC has approved a permanent disability. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed immigrants. International students are excluded. New students may apply. Continuing students need a C or higher in their last full-time study period. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students in six- to ten-week apprenticeship technical training are excluded. Foundation Trades students are eligible.
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| Planning item | Published 2026–27 detail |
|---|---|
| Application | $49 mandatory; due with application |
| Registration deposit | $175; due one week before registration or as stated in the offer |
| Mandatory monthly fees | $56.38 student society fees and levies plus $12.88 student services fee |
| Optional or opt-out | myvirtualdoctor $38/year opt-out charge; benefits plan $318/year, with opt-out only for existing health and dental coverage |
| Foundation bursary windows | Fall 2026: Sept. 8–Oct. 20; Winter 2027: Dec. 14–Jan. 25 |
Source for this table: Tuition and Fees, Financial Aid and Awards
ICS whole-program tuition estimates, September 1, 2026–August 31, 2027 (table)
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Canadian dollars. Domestic tuition varies with selected course fees. Student fees are additional and are calculated from enrolment.
| Program route | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Regular diploma | $14,286 | $41,410 |
| Internship designation | $15,004 | $43,218 |
| Co-op designation | $15,773 | $45,026 |
Source for this table: Information and Computer Systems Technologist, Diploma
Decision checklist
- Separate tuition from additional charges.
- Check the deadline for your intake and funding type.
- Keep proof of funding and payment records.
Official sources
Open the official page again before applying, accepting an offer, paying, selecting housing, or relying on a transfer or immigration pathway.
Educational guidance only. Requirements, prices, transfers, housing, immigration eligibility, and availability can change; use the official links in this guide before acting.
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 13, 2026