FEES (see also Invoicing/Payment of Fees Section)
It is not necessary to include payment with your Intent to
Register. To avoid the late fee, Intents to Register must be
received by the dates indicated in the Academic Dates section
(pages xiii-xxiii) of the undergraduate calendar/insert. You will
be responsible for payment of fees or the portion of fees assessed
based on the date that the Office of the Registrar is notified of
your cancellation/withdrawal in writing (see "Refund of Fees"
section for additional information). Please be aware of all fee
penalties (see Drop/Transfer/Withdrawal Schedule and the Academic
Dates ). All fees are subject to change without notice based on
approval by the Board of Governors.

 Distance Education Fee
Precise costs of texts, videotapes, and distance education fees for
each distance education course are listed in the "Distance
Education Courses" section of the "Courses Offered" publication.
The charge for videotapes is refundable if tapes are returned by
the date for the term specified in the "Dates to Remember" section
of the "Courses Offered" publication.

 UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan)
UHIP is provided through the universities to all foreign students.
It is compulsory for all eligible participants and their
dependents. Only those with an approved waiver may decline
participation in the plan.

    UHIP is designed to pay the cost of the hospital and medical
services that eligible participants and family members may need in
order to maintain their health while in Canada.

    As of July 1, 1994 the plan is intended to provide coverage
comparable to that of OHIP, and will  reflect all changes made to
OHIP benefits as they occur.
 Eligibility:
   - Students at an accredited Ontario University or affiliated
     College holding valid student authorization issued by
     Employment and Immigration Canada for a period of six months
     or more, provided that the program is for at least one
     academic year;
   - The legal, common-law, or same sex spouse accompanying the
     eligible participant (the applicant must certify on the
     Application Form that the common-law or same sex relationship
     has existed for at least 12 months).
   - The natural and adopted children, and stepchildren of an
     eligible participant, who are unmarried, unemployed, normally
     residing with the participant, and
     a) under age 21
     b) under 25 if studying full-time at an accredited educational
        institution (annual proof of attendance may be required)
     c) of any age if mentally or physically disabled and not
        capable of self-sustaining employment, provided that
        disability began:
        - while the children were covered under the plan, or 
        - before the student applied for coverage, only if
          disability began before 21, or age 25 if a full-time
          student (proof of disability may be required)

    If you have not been billed for UHIP, please notify the
Business Office. If you have been billed for UHIP, please come to
the Business Office to complete the required application form.
Failure to comply with the UHIP regulations could result in
de-registration. Enrolment Guides are available in the Business
Office.

 Senior Citizens
Senior citizens (60 years of age by start date of lectures) are
exempt from tuition for all courses but will be invoiced for all
distance education charges, incidental and/or miscellaneous fees,
where applicable.

 Invoicing/Payment of Fees
 Fees are invoiced on a per term basis. All  Registered' students
will be invoiced on a per course basis. All  Confirmed only'
students will be invoiced an estimated tuition charge based on the
average registration of 2.5 credits per term. Fees will be due
approximately three weeks before classes begin. Students who
register/confirm after the late registration date will be assessed
a late penalty. Additional billings will be issued after the last
day for adding courses.

    Any additional fees assessed after the student has registered
are due and payable at time of assessment.

 Notes:
 1. A monthly interest charge of 1.25 percent (16.08  percent per
    annum) will be assessed on all accounts not paid in full.
    Students paying with OSAP will be charged all penalties.
 2. Credit for scholarships or bursaries will be given only if
    proof is presented.  For available financial assistance and
    loans see page 218.
 3. The University reserves the right to de-register a student. A
    penalty of 55 percent per course at the per course rate will
    be charged. Incidental/Miscellaneous fees are non-refundable.
    Additional penalties will be applied for subsequent
    re-registration.
 4. Any student with a poor payment record may be required to pay
    with a certified cheque, money order or cash.
 5. It is the student's responsibility to provide the Office of the
    Registrar with a correct and up-to-date address for billing.

 Overdue Accounts (HOLDS)
Students with delinquent accounts will not receive an official
University transcript nor will an official University transcript
be released on their behalf in any manner. Such a student will not
be permitted to graduate or register again until the account has
been paid in full by cash, money order, or certified cheque. HOLDS
on overdue accounts, will not be released for three weeks after
receipt of non-certified payment. Overdue accounts may be referred
to a collection agency.

    Overdue accounts include: fees not paid in full as specified
in the Calendar, parking violation fines outstanding, library (WLU
or University of Waterloo) fines outstanding, residence or food
service charges outstanding, unpaid balance in the Bookstore,
disciplinary obligations imposed by the Office of the Dean of
Students, or charges owing to other University offices, clubs, etc.

 Refund of Fees (subject to change)
The University assumes the obligation of student instruction and
accommodation on a yearly basis.
 1. Any refunds for part-time students will be in accordance with
    the refund policy in the Continuing Education "Courses Offered"
    publication.
 2. Incidental and miscellaneous fees are not refundable.
 3. Students dropping courses or withdrawing from Wilfrid Laurier
    University are required to obtain and complete the appropriate
    form which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
    Non-payment of fees does not constitute a withdrawal. The
    effective date for course drops or withdrawals from the
    University will be the date such  information is reported in
    writing to the Registrar. The portion of refund is determined
    by this date. There are no refunds for courses which are taken
    under the audit-course assification. Tuition fees are refunded
    on a term basis at the per-course rate in accordance with the
    following schedule titled Drop/Transfer/Withdrawal Dates. 
    Please refer to Housing Handbook for details. Students shall
    be responsible for their room rent under the terms of residence
    accommodation undertaking. Refunds will be authorized only if
    an approved WLU student replacement fills the vacancy and
    assumes responsibility for the balance of the residence year.
    Adjustments to room charges will be calculated based on this
    replacement date. Please contact the Housing Office for
    information regarding the amount of adjustment allowed.  Meal
    card refunds are effective the date the meal card is submitted
    for cancellation. Adjustments will be calculated based on usage
    or a pro-rated fee charge, whichever is greater.
 4. No application for residence refund by full-time students will
    be considered if received after January 31 in the regular
    session.  When students are dismissed from residence for
    disciplinary reasons, their residence fees are not refundable
    and they are obligated for the full term unless in the opinion
    of the Dean of Students there are extenuating circumstances
    which would warrant a total or partial refund. Withdrawal due
    to marriage is acceptable if proof of marriage is provided and
    total residence and meal card fees are paid. Withdrawal for
    medical reasons is acceptable when a medical statement is 
    provided to the satisfaction of the University administration.
 5. Refund of fees for adjustments and withdrawals will be issued
    after the final day for adding of courses in a term.
 6. Please allow at least four weeks after withdrawal for
    processing of refunds. No refund of payments made by personal
    cheque will be issued for at least one month after deposit.
 7. Refunds of $1.00 or less will not be processed.

 Tuition Fee Appeals
The fee policies listed in the Undergraduate Calendar and in the
Part-Time Studies and Continuing Education Handbook have been
approved by the Board of Governors. If, due to extenuating
circumstances, students wish to appeal the assessment of tuition
fees for dropped courses or withdrawals from the University, a
Tuition Fee Appeal form must be completed and returned to the
Office of the Registrar (Fax (519) 884-8826). All appeals will be
reviewed  using the following approved guidelines:
 a) A student is considered to be registered once a completed
    Intent to Register form has been submitted to the University.
    Intent to Register forms, Registration forms and Invoices each
    contain statements alerting students to the policy that they
    are financially indebted to the University for unpaid fees
    unless registration is cancelled, in writing, prior to the
    commencement of classes each session. Lack of attendance in a
    course(s) will be insufficient grounds for the granting of a
    refund.
 b) Approved fee appeals which are based on medical or
    compassionate circumstances will be calculated on a pro-rated
    basis which will take into account the amount of time a student
    was able to participate in classes.
 c) Incidental or miscellaneous fees are not refundable.

 Tax Receipts
Receipts will only be issued for the portion of tuition fees paid.
Payments/Scholarships will always be applied to the oldest charges
outstanding. Additional tax receipts required as a result of late
payment will be issued on request. Please allow one week for
processing.

    Tax receipts will automatically be mailed to Home addresses (if
available) for part-time students and students not currently
registered. Full-time students are requested to pick up their tax
receipts in the Business Office as soon as they are available.
Notices will be posted when receipts are available in February.
Receipts not picked up before March 1 will be mailed.

    Duplicate tax receipts can be obtained in the Business Office.
Payment is required in advance. Please allow at least one week for
processing.

    It is the student's responsibility to provide the Office of the
Registrar with a correct and up to date Home address prior to the
preparation of tax receipts. The University will not be held
responsible for tax receipts lost in the mail or those sent to
incorrect addresses.

Fees
1996-97 fees are currently under review.