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Refunds

Overview

If your program is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, or you withdraw from a program, you may be eligible for tuition and fee refund, subject to the timelines and conditions outlined below.

Please note that certain fees are non-refundable, as specified in the Non-Refundable Fees section.

For two-year programs, the refund schedule applies separately to each year.

Educational institutions are required to:

  • Forward any refund for student loan recipients directly to the lending institution to reduce student loan debt.
  • Forward refunds directly to third parties who paid tuition on behalf of a student, as required by Education Training Services and other sponsoring agencies.

Refund Schedule

Effective August 1, 2025.

For students whose fees are being assessed up to, and including, Spring 2025, please refer to Tuition Refund Schedule – Prior to August 1, 2025 [PDF].

The following timeline applies to Certificate and Diploma programs that are a minimum of two terms in length.

Tuition Refund is based on tuition that has been paid in full. See Academic Schedule for term start dates and refund deadlines.

Timeline Tuition Refund
Prior to the start of classes 100% refund minus admission deposit and non-refundable fees
Day 1 to 10 of Term 1 100% refund minus admission deposit and non-refundable fees
Day 11 to last day of Term 1 50% refund minus admission deposit and non-refundable fees
After Term 1 No refund

NOTE: For programs that are two (2) years in length, this refund schedule applies separately to each year.

The following timeline applies to Certificate programs that are less than two terms in length.

Tuition Refund is based on tuition that has been paid in full. See Academic Schedule for off-cycle refund dates.

Timeline Tuition Refund
Prior to the start of classes 100% refund minus admission deposit and non-refundable fees
Day 1 to 10 of Term 1 or Program 100% refund minus admission deposit and non-refundable fees

Non-Refundable Fees

The following fees are non-refundable upon withdrawal from your program or any courses within it:

  • Application Fee
  • Admission Deposit
  • TPAT (Technology Programs Aptitude Test) Fee (if applicable)
  • Late Payment Fees (if applicable)
  • Payment Plan Fee (if applicable)
  • Other Compulsory Fees

Domestic Students

As of the first day of the program, the following fees are non-refundable:

  • Infrastructure and Technology Fee
  • Student Award Fund Fee
  • Mandatory program fees (Consumable Fees, Kit Fees, Purchased Instruction Fees, if applicable)

International Students:

As of the first day of the program, the following fees are non-refundable:

  • Infrastructure and Technology Fee
  • Student Award Fund Fee
  • Health Insurance Fee
  • Mandatory program fees (Consumable Fees, Kit Fees, Purchased Instruction Fees, if applicable)

Study Permit Refusal

If an international student receives a study permit refusal from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that prevents them from beginning their program at MITT, the following conditions apply:

  • Withdrawal Request: Must be received prior to the program start date; otherwise, the regular refund policy applies.
  • Required Documentation: An official study permit refusal letter from IRCC or the Canadian Embassy and a completed withdrawal form must be submitted no later than six weeks after the date of refusal.
  • Student’s application must be active: Admission must not have been cancelled, withdrawn, revoked, or rescinded for any reason, prior to the study permit/visa rejection notice being received by MITT.

Refundable Fees

  • Admission Deposit
  • Tuition
  • Payment Plan Fee (if applicable)
  • Infrastructure and Technology Fee
  • Student Award Fund Fee
  • International Student Health Insurance Fees
  • Mandatory program fees (Consumable Fees, Kit Fees, Purchased Instruction Fees, if applicable)

Non-Refundable Fees

  • Application Fee
  • TPAT Fee (if applicable)
  • Late Payment Fees (if applicable)

Applicable Charges

  • Administration Fee: $100

How to Request a Refund

Once your withdrawal is approved and you’re deemed eligible for a refund:

  1. Complete the appropriate Refund Request Form
  2. Submit the form to finance@mitt.ca

Processing refunds may take 6-10 weeks after the form is received by the Finance department.

Program Re-Entry

Are you a college or post-graduate student interested in returning to a program after a gap in studies? Contact admissions@mitt.ca.

Admission Deferrals

Information about requesting a deferral of admission can be found here.

Financial Appeals

Read MITT’s Financial Appeals Policy.

Submit a financial appeal using the Financial Appeals form.

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