Student Support

Historically, those students employed full-time with a Big Four accounting firm during the first co-op term have received one-half of the second term tuition from their employer. Similarly, those students employed full-time with a Big Four accounting firm during the second co-op term have received one-half of the third term tuition from their employer. There are some conditions that apply.

Please confirm the details with the employer.

Master of Taxation Entrance Scholarship

The Master of Taxation Entrance Scholarship is awarded to a limited number of incoming full-time students whose past achievements demonstrate academic excellence. To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship of $3,500, students will have completed a four-year honours undergraduate degree within the past five school years, and have completed two advanced-level tax courses as part of the degree requirements. No application is necessary. An award winner(s) is selected from within the group of incoming students who meet the qualifying conditions.

Provincial Student Assistance Programs

Provincial support through programs such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) can provide assistance to eligible students based on financial need.  For further information visit your provincial student aid website, including the OSAP website.

Tuition

Canadian citizens and permanent residents

2023/2024 per course fee (0.5 credit course):

International students

2023/2024 per course fee (0.5 credit course):

Incidental fees

For a list of incidental fees please visit the fee schedule for graduate students.

Please use the finances area in Quest as your primary source of account information. If you have any problems please contact Joyce Becker immediately as your tuition must be paid for you to remain in the program.

Fee deadlines

Please ensure that you pay your tuition promptly before the fee deadline. Fees can be paid via online banking, or directly at the bank. The Student Financial Services page provides information regarding tuition due dates and late fees; however, for the Master of Taxation (MTax) withdrawal and refund policy please see notes below.

 

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