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Plan Keyano College programs, admissions, current costs, Fort McMurray housing, student supports and career preparation. Use official sources.

Fort McMurray, Alberta · Public college · Official sources reviewed September 13, 2026 · How we check guides

Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre exterior on Keyano College Clearwater Campus
Clearwater Campus · 2022Photo: YMMLive · CC BY 4.0

The short answer

  • Keyano College sits in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The main campus is at 8115 Franklin Avenue.
  • The Suncor Energy Industrial Campus is on MacKenzie Boulevard. Pick your program first, then check its campus.
  • Apply through ApplyAlberta. The fee is $54 per domestic program application and $107 per international one.
  • An offer needs a deposit: $250 for domestic applicants and $5,000 for international applicants.
  • For 2026–27, Clearwater Hall full-year single housing costs $5,180. Penhorwood single townhouse costs $5,970.

Fort McMurray study planning

Keyano College Guide

Program delivery controls which Keyano campus and facilities belong in the plan.

Choose the campus after the program

Keyano College’s main campus is at 8115 Franklin Avenue in Fort McMurray. The Suncor Energy Industrial Campus is on MacKenzie Boulevard. Choose a program first, then confirm its delivery and campus before arranging transport or housing. A general campus list does not establish where every class or lab meets.

Compare current credential types

The current program directory covers several areas. These are business and computing, health and human services, education, and university studies. It also covers arts, trades and heavy industrial study. Credentials and delivery vary. Open the program record to confirm its length. Also check the intake status. Check the admission requirements too.

Review the Business Management example

Business Administration Management Diploma is a scoped example. Its official table showed Fall 2026 closed for domestic and international students when reviewed. It lists in-person delivery, a two-year diploma, business career fields and a co-op credit option. Check the live intake again before applying because availability can change.

Record the details for your choice

Record the exact credential and intake. Record the campus and applicant category. Also record the admission conditions and annual cost components. Add housing only after confirming delivery. Check the live intake before paying. Availability can change. Use current program and account records for decisions. Do not use older viewbooks or search summaries.

Decision checklist

  • Confirm program delivery and campus.
  • Open the current intake record.
  • Save applicant and cost details together.

Keyano College Admissions

Domestic and international applicants use different fees, documents and deposits.

Before you apply

Applicants choose a program, review its requirements and apply through ApplyAlberta. Prepare an Alberta Student Number, education history, course grades, a personal email and a credit card. Keyano requires a separate application and fee for each program, so a second choice creates another application record and charge.

Application fees and seat deposits

The current application page lists a non-refundable $54 fee per domestic program application and $107 per international program application. An offer requires a separate deposit to hold the place. The page lists $250 for domestic applicants and $5,000 for international applicants, with the international deposit due within 10 business days.

Transcripts by province

Keyano automatically requests transcripts from Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Applicants educated elsewhere must ask the previous institution to send an official transcript. They can upload an unofficial copy through MyKeys or email it to Admissions while the official record is arranged. International applicants may also need English proof or an IQAS assessment.

Track your application in MyKeys

MyKeys credentials arrive by email within one to three business days. Use the portal to check status, upload requested documents and read Admissions updates. After all required documents arrive, Keyano states an update is expected within five to ten business days. That processing estimate is not an admission guarantee.

Decision checklist

  • Pay the fee for the correct applicant route.
  • Send transcripts through the stated route.
  • Track documents and status in MyKeys.

Keyano College Programs

Compare requirements and experiential rules on each current program page.

Check the Business diploma prerequisites

The Business Administration Management Diploma requires a high-school diploma or equivalent. It lists at least 55% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2. English 30-1 is listed at 60%, while English 33 and English 30-2 appear under the 65% alternative. The official page displays English 30 in both its 60% and 65% alternatives. Confirm the applicable English 30 threshold and course equivalents with Admissions.

Use the mature-admission route correctly

Applicants aged 21 or older may use the published mature route. They need the specified English and mathematics courses or a pass on the College Entrance Assessment. English-language proficiency has its own accepted tests and minima. Meeting these published thresholds does not reserve a seat in an intake.

Confirm the Business co-op conditions

The business diploma’s co-op credit course sits between Year 1 and Year 2 and requires at least 420 hours. The page describes related full-time employment experience. Treat the option as program-specific and confirm selection, course registration and employer conditions before making a work plan.

Check Power Engineering prerequisites and co-op

Third Class Power Engineering Co-op is different. Applicants need an ABSA Fourth Class certificate, recognized Parts A and B, and a recognized 200-hour Power Lab. They must complete the four-month first term before co-op eligibility. The six-month paid placement is competitive, may require an interview and must be secured.

Decision checklist

  • Match every prerequisite to one program.
  • Keep business and power co-op rules separate.
  • Check intake and international availability.

Keyano College Housing

Current residence terms distinguish single and family housing at Clearwater and Penhorwood.

Choose the housing type

Clearwater Hall is an on-campus six-storey building with furnished suites containing six single bedrooms and shared kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and storage. Penhorwood Place is behind the college near the wellness centre. It has furnished single-student units and unfurnished two- or three-bedroom family townhouses. Housing is pet-free and smoke-free.

Use the current contract period

The 2026–27 academic-year term runs from August 23, 2026 to April 23, 2027. The table keeps each room component separate. Full-year single housing is due June 15. Family amounts vary by bedroom count and garage. Applicants should use the housing account for the assigned unit and its payment instructions.

Fees and payment options

A $50 non-refundable application fee and $300 security deposit are required before residence acceptance. Academic-year residents also pay a $60 non-refundable Housing Life Activity Fee. Payment option 2 adds a $100 non-refundable administration fee. Students receiving monthly funding or sponsorship may request a payment plan by email.

Housing eligibility and availability

Housing is reserved for full-time Keyano students, subject to availability, and the requested housing type is not guaranteed. Clearwater and Penhorwood include Wi-Fi, but furnishings and layouts differ. Confirm the offer, move-in obligations, payment option and unit inventory before relying on residence.

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Term: August 23, 2026 to April 23, 2027. Single-housing full payment is due June 15; the family-rate table does not state payment dates. Application, activity, security and optional instalment administration fees are separate.

2026–27 academic-year housing components
Housing componentFull-year amount
Clearwater Hall — full year$5,180
Penhorwood single townhouse — full year$5,970
Penhorwood family townhouse — 3 bedrooms with garage$9,840
Penhorwood family townhouse — 3 bedrooms without garage$9,175
Penhorwood family townhouse — 2 bedrooms with garage$8,510
Penhorwood family townhouse — 2 bedrooms without garage$7,760

Source for this table: Housing

Decision checklist

  • Choose single or family housing.
  • Add every required fee.
  • Confirm the assigned unit and payment option.

Keyano College Tuition & Aid

Use exact program components, payment timing and current award eligibility.

Check your account and payment deadline

Keyano says tuition and fees are due at least 10 business days before classes begin. Student accounts may include tuition, technology, recreation and Students’ Association fees, health and dental coverage, and residence rent. Review Self-Service because the amount and due date attach to the student’s actual registration.

Compare 2026–27 program estimates

The 2026–27 table compares Business Administration Management with Third Class Power Engineering Co-op. Business estimates differ by domestic and international status. Power Engineering is listed only for domestic applicants. Both program pages exclude mandatory laboratory fees ranging from $35 to $135 and assume full enrolment.

Scholarship and bursary applications

The Keyano Awards Program lists financial-need applications from May 1 to July 31 and winter student-award applications from September 15 to December 18. Supporting documents can include Indigenous ancestry, disability, volunteer references, income and expenses. Eligibility and value vary by award, so one application does not establish funding.

Excellence Tuition Waiver eligibility

The 2026–27 Excellence Tuition Waiver is for 2026 graduates of Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo high schools. It requires an overall average of at least 80% across five named 30-level courses, with no mark below 70%. The maximum is one year of domestic university-studies tuition; associated fees remain the student’s responsibility.

Selected 2026–27 program estimates (table)

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Estimates assume full enrolment. They exclude mandatory laboratory fees of $35–$135. Tuition is due 10 business days before each semester.

Selected 2026–27 program estimates
Program componentDomesticInternational
Business Administration Management Diploma — Fall$3,163$8,511
Business Administration Management Diploma — Winter$3,163$8,511
Business Administration Management Diploma — annual total$6,326$17,022
3rd Class Power Engineering Co-op — per intake$9,005Not open to international applicants

Source for this table: Business Administration Management Diploma, Power Engineering - 3rd Class Co-op

Decision checklist

  • Read the registered account total.
  • Use the correct award window.
  • Keep tuition waivers separate from fees.

Keyano College Student Life

Use the eligibility and booking route attached to each Keyano support service.

Book academic help

The Academic Success Centre provides free personalized help to currently enrolled Keyano students. Support covers mathematics, science, writing, language, digital design and study strategies. Students can book a 30-minute appointment, attend a drop-in, or use email, phone, Teams, Zoom and workshops. In-person appointments take place in CC119.

Use peer tutoring correctly

Peer tutoring covers course content outside the specialists’ scope and depends on tutor availability. It supports classroom instruction rather than replacing it. Students should bring the assignment instructions and attempted work. Two missed appointments without notice can affect access to later specialist bookings during the semester.

Arrange accessibility support

Accessibility Services offers confidential, no-cost support to current and prospective students with disabilities. It lists accommodations, adaptive technology and personalized support. Students should monitor their Keyano email for appointment requests and state their preferred in-person, online or phone format when booking.

Choose the right wellness route

Wellness Services provides free confidential counselling for Keyano students, including support for stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationships and grief. A Wellness Navigator can connect students with financial, housing, food and health resources. Choose emergency or crisis resources when immediate help is required rather than waiting for a routine appointment.

Decision checklist

  • Book academic support for the subject.
  • Start accessibility arrangements early.
  • Use the suitable wellness route.

Keyano College Careers & WIL

Career tools support defined tasks while each program controls placement eligibility.

Get help with applications and interviews

Work Integrated Learning supports current students and alumni with employer connections, career resources, resumes, cover letters and interviews. Students can request a resume critique by email or attend an Employment Skills workshop. For interview practice, book Career Guidance and then schedule a mock interview for feedback.

Find jobs and book appointments

GradLeaders provides the online job board and appointment route. Students can filter openings by industry, location or job type, save postings, track applications and receive notifications. A posting is an opportunity to apply. Verify the employer’s eligibility, deadline, location and application instructions before submitting materials.

Explore your interests with an assessment

The Strong Interest Inventory can help identify skills, values and career interests. Students can request the assessment from WIL. Use its results to develop questions and research options rather than treating them as a job outcome. Faculty can also request workshops for career exploration and workplace preparation.

Compare Business and Power Engineering co-op

Program co-op rules remain separate from general career support. Business Management describes a minimum 420-hour co-op credit between Years 1 and 2. Third Class Power Engineering requires successful completion of Term 1 before a competitive six-month paid work term. Employer compensation and placement remain conditional.

Decision checklist

  • Request help for a specific application task.
  • Track jobs through GradLeaders.
  • Verify the selected program's co-op conditions.

Continue by decision

At a glance

  • Fort McMurray program planning
  • 2026–27 housing and costs
  • Applicant-specific fees
  • Academic and career support

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