SPECIAL BULLETIN FOR INTERNATIONAL AGENTS AND ASSOCIATES

September 2008 Tuition Fee Increase as approved by the TRU Board of Governors on February 29, 2008.
Student fees for all ESL and academic programs (except for Master’s degrees):	Master’s Degrees (MBA and MSc):
Tuition Fees: CDN$6,900/semester General Fees*: CDN$463.70/semester Total Fees: CDN$7,363.70/semester	Tuition Fees: CDN$7,500/semester General Fees*: CDN$463.70/semester Total Fees: CDN$7,963.70/semester

* The General Fee of CDN$463.70 covers student union fees, activity fees, building levy fees and U-PASS (bus pass, free access to aquatic centre). This fee is added to the tuition amount.

For accommodation prices please visit our website at
www.truworld.ca/housing.htm

Any additional material and/or lab fees, where applicable, must be paid when the student registers in his/her courses.

Background Information on the Fee Increase

The cost of delivering instruction and support has increased. In order to maintain high standards of programs and service, TRU’s Board of Governors has approved tuition fee increases for both Canadian and International students.

TRU is committed to maintaining a high quality of programming and support services for our international students. We will continue to do our best to ensure that our programs are as affordable and accessible as possible for all students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. If I have already submitted payment for Fall 2008 semester of CDN$6,000, would I still be required to pay the increased fee?
A1. Yes. Students who have already submitted payment for the fall will be asked to pay the fee differential upon arrival at TRU. According to TRU policy, fees, other requirements, and policies are all subject to change without prior notice.

Q2. If I am unable to proceed with my studies at TRU due to the fee increase, will I get a refund of my tuition fees paid to date?
A2. Yes, you would receive a refund of the fees paid to date. TRU would then issue a letter to Canada Immigration informing them that you have withdrawn your application to TRU. You should then inform the local Canadian Embassy of this change to ensure that a student authorization is not issued under TRU’s acceptance.

Q3. When was the last fee increase at TRU?
A3. Student fees were last increased in 2005. There have been no tuition increases in the years since.

Q4. How do TRU’s new international tuition fees compare to other Canadian universities?
A4. TRU’s international tuition fees continue to offer excellent value among Canadian universities. In a recent survey of 20 Canadian universities, TRU placed in the mid-range in terms of tuition fees, and continues to be among the most affordable universities in BC.

If you have any questions, please contact the International Admissions Office at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).

Tel: +1 (250) 828-5252
Fax: +1 (250) 371-5513
Email: welcome@tru.ca
Web: www.truworld.ca

TRU Fee Refund Policy

Students should familiarize themselves with TRU’s refund policy prior to submitting payment for their studies. International students who:

a) withdraw prior to the start of instruction will receive a 50% refund of tuition and general fees invoiced.

b) withdraw in the first or second week of instruction will receive a 25% refund of tuition and general fees invoiced.

c) withdraw after the second week of instruction will receive no refund of tuition and general fees.

d) withdraw due to a failure to obtain a student permit prior to arrival at TRU will be entitled to a refund of tuition and general fees invoiced less a CDN$200 administration fee. Students must notify TRU in writing and provide documentation prior to the start of the semester (the original letter from the Canadian Embassy stating the reasons the visa was denied is required — no photocopies or faxes are accepted). Total non-refundable including application fee of CDN$100 is CDN$300.

e) Students who wish to defer their application to the next semester must do so prior to the start of the semester. Once instruction begins, policies (b) and (c) above apply.

WATCH FOR OUR UPDATED PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
— COMING IN MARCH AND APRIL 2008

We are pleased to inform you that you will soon be receiving our new promotional materials for 2008/2009.

You will receive the following updated materials:
View Book and Promotional Materials
PowerPoint Presentations
Posters
Application Forms
Tuition Fee Information

If you require additional supplies, please fill out the Materials Order Form on our website: www.truworld.ca/ag/materialorder.htm. You may also make copies of any of our materials, including the application forms which are also available on our web site: www.TRUworld.ca

As the new printed copy of the Academic Calendar is not available at the moment, we made the TRU Academic Calendar available on our web site at: www.tru.ca/calendar/current/index.htm.