The fees and charges indicated herein are as of the date of printing. The Marine Institute reserves the right to make changes to the regulations, fees and charges listed below. Any questions concerning fees and charges should be directed to the Marine Institute Cashier’s Office at 155 Ridge Road, P.O. Box 4920, St. John’s, A1C 5R3 or by email at finance@mi.mun.ca or by phone 709-778-0466.

1.   Application/Admission and Tuition/Associated fees for programs governed by the Marine Institute and Memorial University Undergraduate and Graduate Studies committees are listed in the table below. Tuition fees for all other programs and for students sponsored by Advanced Education and Skills Development (AES) can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar at MIRegistrar@mi.mun.ca .

2.   Students completing Diploma of Technology programs may register for courses in the Bachelor of Technology (BTECH) or Bachelor of Maritime Studies (BMS) degree programs before being admitted to the program. Courses that comprise the degree program will be assessed fees based on the fee structure for Memorial University undergraduate programs as noted here. Students who have not yet been admitted to the BTECH or BMS program are restricted in the courses for which they may register. Students should contact cap@mi.mun.ca for further information.

3.   Fees associated with tuition include the following:

• Student Services
• Canadian Federation of Students (CFS)
• Marine Institute Student Union (MISU)
• Health and Dental
• Recreation
• Laboratory
• Campus Renewal

4.   A confirmation fee ensures that your place is reserved in the program and is applied towards your tuition. This non-refundable non-transferable fee is required from all applicants who are accepted, or conditionally accepted, to the following programs:

5.   Miscellaneous Fees and Charges

• Students registered in Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Maritime Studies, and Undergraduate Certificate of Leadership, and graduate degree programs should refer to Memorial University for information on Miscellaneous Fees and Fees and Charges Pertaining to Academic Appeals.

• Students registered in Advanced Diplomas, Diplomas of Technology, Technician Diploma, Technical Certificates, and Post-Graduate Certificate Programs should refer to the table below.

2.2   Information Governing Payment of Fees and Charges

1.   Tuition fees, residence fees, student union fees and health/dental insurance are due once a student registers regardless of the method of registration and must be paid by the fee deadline to avoid a late payment penalty. All methods of payment can be found here.

2.   The payment deadline is the first day of lectures in the semester or session, including work terms.

3.   Noncompliance with payment of fees and charges will be assessed a late payment fee as per Memorial University policy found here.

4.   Students who have been awarded a scholarship, bursary, student loan or other similar award, may be permitted to have their payment deferred until they are in receipt of the award or Student Loan. To request such a deferral, students must contact the finance office at finance@mi.mun.ca before the first day of lectures in the semester or session. Once loan documents are received by the Institute, all fees owing will be deducted from the student loan unless the student wishes to immediately pay by another method.

5.   Students who will be sponsored by an employer, Advanced Education and Skills Development (AES), or any other agency are responsible for the payment to the Marine Institute of all related tuition and other fees. In cases where a sponsor wishes to be invoiced by the Marine Institute for tuition or other fees, written notification must be provided from the sponsor on or before the day the fees are due. Such notification must specify the fees being paid, and the amount that will be paid on the student's behalf.

6.   Student accounts with outstanding balances for any reason will be ineligible to register for a subsequent semester until the outstanding balance has been paid in full. Furthermore, students with outstanding balances on their accounts will not be awarded their diploma or certificate, issued academic transcript of marks or letters confirming graduation status until the outstanding balance has been paid in full.

7.   Financial Charges levied by the Finance and Administration Office include:

8.   Residence (Housing) and Meal Fees and Charges

All students are responsible for locating suitable accommodation for the duration of their studies. Student Residence information can be found here.  Students attending the Institute may apply for accommodation to:

Manager of Accommodations
Housing, Food and Conference Services
309 Hatcher House
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL
A1B 3P7
Phone: (709) 864-7590 or E-mail: housing@mun.ca
Internet: www.mun.ca/hfcs/

2.3   Refund Policy

Refunds on some fees may be given if a student drops courses or programs according to the time limits listed below.

2.4   Health and Dental Insurance

This section excludes international students and applies to Canadian Students only. All registered international students are automatically enrolled in the Foreign Health Insurance plan. International students should contact the MI International Office for health/dental insurance information. Information can also be found here.

1.   All full-time Canadian students enrolled in Advanced Diploma, Diplomas of Technology, Technician Diploma, Technical Certificate, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of
Maritime Studies, and Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership are automatically enrolled in the Marine Institute Student Union (MISU) health and dental plans. Information on these plans can be found here.

2.   Health and dental plans for graduate students is administered by the Graduate Student Union (GSU) of MUN and can be found here.

3.   Part-time students are not automatically enrolled in the health and dental plan but may opt into the plan within the first two weeks of lectures of each semester or technical session. Opt-in forms are available from the Registrar’s Office.

4.   Students enrolled in another health/dental plan may apply to be excluded from the Marine Institute Student Union (MISU) plan by opting out here and by providing proof of existing coverage. Acceptable proof will include, but is not limited to, the name of the company providing coverage, policy number, and specific reference to coverage.

5.   The opt-out deadline for students for any given academic term is two weeks after the first day of lectures as stated in the Academic Diary (provide link). Students who opt out of the health/dental plan in the Fall semester will automatically be opted out for the remainder of the academic year unless notification is made to the MISU to opt in.

6.   The opt-in deadline for any given academic term is two weeks after the first day of lectures.

7.   Coverage under the MISU student health/dental plan is on a yearly basis. Students choosing to opt out of the plan must do so at the beginning of each academic year.

8.   Students on a long-term sea phase are automatically covered for health insurance only. If the long-term sea phase or work term begins before September 1st of any given year, it is the student’s responsibility to opt out of the plan at the beginning of September, if they wish to do so. Students must opt out within the first two weeks of the scheduled start date of their work term for their program. Student wishing to add dental coverage must fill out an opt-in form (available from the Registrar’s Office) during the first two weeks of lectures for each academic term.

9.   Students who are entering a new academic semester following a work term, and who have opted out of the health care plan the previous semester, are also required to opt out of the dental plan for the new semester if they do not wish to have the dental coverage. The deadline for opting out of the plan is two weeks after the first day of lectures for that semester as stated in the Academic Diary (provide link).

10.0   Student registered for courses at both the St. John’s Campus and Marine Institute, must opt out of both plans if they do not wish to have that coverage.

11.0   Inquiries regarding the Health and Dental plans may be directed to finance@mi.mun.ca.