Tuition
Tuition is the fee you pay for your instruction. You will pay tuition for each 4-month academic term in which you are enrolled. Typically a full school year consists of two 4-month academic terms.
The tuition amounts provided are based on a full year’s (two academic terms) tuition fees.
Other costs
Total costs per year will vary depending on the books required for your courses, supplies, transportation, entertainment and other activities outside the classroom.
The University of Waterloo Admissions site has additional information about financing your education.
Financial Aid
Once you’ve determined your approximate tuition and other costs, you may find that you have some additional financial need.
In addition to scholarships (awarded based on academic achievement) there are other forms of financial aid available. The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is available to Ontario residents. If you have been accepted to Social Development Studies, be sure to select Honours Arts as your program of study on the OSAP form. (There is not an option for SDS specifically.)
The interactive budget will help you start planning for your educational finances.
Renison Student Scholarships and Awards
At Renison, we offer funding exclusively for our students and residents. We have merit-based awards and funding you can apply to receive.
OSAP applicants/recipients:
- The Office of Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) reports award income to your OSAP application unless you have already done so. As a result, award funding may affect your assessment.
Out-of-province student loan applicants/recipients:
- It is your responsibility to report awards on your application. As a result, award funding may affect your assessment.
The 2025-2026 scholarships, awards and bursaries application is now closed. The 2026-2027 application will open in June 2026. The University of Waterloo offers bursaries on a term by term basis. For more information, please visit UW student bursaries page.
Additional Funding - apply for scholarships, awards, and bursaries
Renison funding is distributed to students based on a number of criteria, including financial need, program of study, student status, and more. Search using the bar below, or take a look at some of the common categories.
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Please view the full listing of scholarships, awards, and bursaries available to Renison academic and residence students.