Every school sets its own written refund policy, and refunds usually depend on the reason for cancelling and how early you notify the school.
- Written policy: CAPS-I member districts commit to a written, publicly available refund policy covering all fees, including tuition and homestay. Read it before you pay.
- Application fee: Application fees are normally non-refundable in all cases.
- Study permit refusal: Most policies refund tuition, less an administration fee, when IRCC refuses the study permit and you submit the refusal letter by a set deadline.
- Worked example: Toronto Catholic DSB keeps a CAD 750 administration fee, requires the refusal letter within 30 days, and does not consider refunds after October 31 for semester one or March 31 for semester two.
- Withdrawal after arrival: Refunds for students who withdraw after starting are limited and often unavailable. Homestay fees typically have separate notice rules.
Please note: The example shows one district's policy; terms differ at every school.
Official sources: CAPS-I: Standards of Practice · Toronto Catholic DSB: International tuition fees and refunds
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