Tuition & Fees
A Guide for Incoming Canadian Students
To help you navigate the online tools and websites associated with fees and important dates, please use this guide below:
Important Dates |
Below is a helpful list of the most important dates you will need to know as a student. Bookmark these websites as you will refer to them regularly. Fee Payment DatesPayment deadlines are in mid-August, mid-December, early May, and early July (depending on when you begin your studies). For detailed payment deadlines, visit our Payment Due Dates website. Academic Dates & HolidaysFor a list of academic dates (such as the first and last day of classes, exam period, etc), please visit: For a list of other important dates (such as holidays, convocation ceremonies, etc), please visit: Class Registration DatesFall/Winter Semester registration begins in June-July (depending on your level of study). Spring/Summer Semester registration begins late January-February (depending on your level of study). You will be sent a notification to your Lakehead email when course registration opens. Study PeriodsFall Semester (September - December) |
Tuition Fees |
Tuition fees vary by level of study, by academic year and by program. Use our online fee calculator (linked below) to view your fees. Note: Tuition fees are typically announced around May for the following academic year. Below are the fees for the current academic year. 2022-2023 Fall/Winter Tuition FeesFee Payment DatesPayment deadlines are in mid-August, mid-December, early May, and early July (depending on when you begin your studies). For detailed payment deadlines, visit our Payment Due Dates website. ScholarshipsIf you are receiving an Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship or a Graduate Assistantship, this will be noted on your Letter of Acceptance. Your scholarship or funding amount will appear in your “My Financial Profile” section of myInfo as a deduction from the amount you owe. How to View Your Financial AccountYou can view your student account (payments due and payments you have made made) through your myInfo portal. Your academic fees will be visible on your student account after you register for courses. Your Residence fees will be visible on your student account after your Residence registration is approved. Log into your myInfo account (using the Lakehead University user name and password you were given when you applied) at any time to view your charges and payments. Click on the "Student" section on the left navigation, look for "My Financial Profile" (as shown below), then select "My Account Info". |
Ancillary Fees |
Ancillary fees are mandatory fees that support programs and facilities that improve a student's experience and education. For example, they include Athletic Building Fund, Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee, and Student Union to name a few. Ancillary fees vary depending on your program and campus.
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Health Insurance |
Undergraduate & Graduate International StudentsEvery undergraduate and graduate international and exchange student must be enrolled in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). All students should be enrolled for as long as they will be studying at Lakehead. The fee for this insurance plan will be automatically billed to your student account upon registration and is due with your first tuition instalment*. The UHIP fee for 2022-23 is $756/year (September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023). If you begin your studies in the winter semester, you are billed $504.00 for 8 months (January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023). If dependents are joining you (spouse or children), you are required to enroll them in UHIP as well at the same rates. Your UHIP card will be emailed to your Lakehead University email address once you are enrolled. Please email Christopher Gallinger at uhip@lakeheadu.ca if you have any questions. * Please note that you may log into your myInfo account at any time to view your charges and payments. Click on the "Applicant" tab, look for "My Financial Profile", then select "My Account Info". Most of the Health Clinics across Canada will accept your UHIP and will directly charge to your Insurance. However, in some cases, you may be required to pay upfront, and then fill out a UHIP Claim Form to get a reimbursement of your amount. Please refer to the tutorial on how to submit a claim for more information. English Language Centre StudentsAs a student in the English Language Centre, you will be automatically registered to receive health insurance through Guard.Me. Guard.Me coverage is $1.95 per day (approximately $238 per semester). Learn more about Guard.Me coverage. |
Optional LUSU Medical Insurance Plan |
The LUSU (Lakehead University Student Union) Medical Insurance Plan gives you additional coverage for dental, prescription medication, eye care, etc. to supplement UHIP. For details, please visit the Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Medical Insurance plan website.
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Residence Fees |
On-Campus ResidenceOn-campus residence costs depend on the accommodation style you choose. Some options include a mandatory meal plan; others allow you to cook for yourself and do not include the cost of food. For details on all the residence options, or if you haven't yet registered for Residence, visit the links below:
Explore all of the Housing Options available to you: Residence Halls (including meal plan), Apartments (with optional meal plan), Townhouses (with optional meal plan). Once you've selected your desired housing style, view our:
Register for Residence: Thunder Bay Campus
Explore the Residence Halls (which include a meal plan) at our Orillia campus. See the links below for further information:
Register for Residence: Orillia Campus
Learn more about our Barrie Campus apartments with two bedrooms plus shared kitchen (meal plan extra):
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How Can I Pay My Fees? |
Lakehead University offers several ways for students to pay their fees. For more details, please visit Paying Student Fees. |