FAQ: Georgian College

Processing time at Georgian College varies by program. Processing begins only once the Georgian College has a complete application. Additional documentation or clarifications may be requested, potentially affecting processing times.

Students with a letter of acceptance who pay their tuition deposit will be issued a PAL directly by Georgian College.

Once receiving a conditional offer letter from Georgian College, you must complete the conditions provided to ensure your offer. Common conditions that must be met are: 

• Completion of your current course/copy of qualifications
• Payment of tuition fees/evidence of sponsorship
• Evidence of English Language ability
• Immigration history form

Your ApplyBoard application as well as your offer letter will have these requirements listed.

If your application is rejected, you have a few options:

• Reapply
• Request a refund (if you have paid tuition deposit).

Tuition refers to the total fee owed by a student at a university or college, usually for one academic year of classes.

A tuition deposit is a portion of the tuition fee to pay, usually non-refundable, with a remaining balance due later in the academic year.

Tuition deposit amounts can be located in the student's offer letter (found in the Student Records tab) of your application on the ApplyBoard Platform.

The tuition deposit deadline varies depending on the intake you are attending. Deadlines can be found on the Letter of Acceptance.

Tuition deposits can be made through:

• CIBC International Student Pay
• Flywire

This information will also be available on your offer letter.

Payment extensions are available for Georgian College upon request. Please leave a note within the application Notes if you want to request a payment extension.

Students must pay their tuition deposit upfront. The remaining tuition fees are to be paid at a later date. More details can be found on the institution’s website.

Georgian College provides students with the option of both on-campus and off-campus accommodation. More information can be found on the institution’s website.

Georgian College offers various student services that support students’ academic success and personal well-being as well as professional development support, opportunities to engage with the campus community, assistance with health and wellness, and more.

Georgian College is partnered with GuardMe International Insurance. Health insurance coverage is mandatory for all international students.

Information on cost of living, including tuition, housing, and estimates on personal costs and transportation can be found on the institution’s website.

• Georgian College allows one deferral per student. Students can only defer the same program for the next available intake.
• If a student wishes to defer a second time, they will have to reapply and re-pay their $2,500 deposit. The deposit is a non-refundable fee and cannot be transferred.

If you are interested in a deferral, you can request it directly from your application. Please review our article, How to Request a Deferral Using Self-Serve for instructions and guidelines.

Note: Please note that sending a deferral request does not guarantee that it will be approved.

Processing times for deferrals vary depending on the volume the institution is processing. 

Yes, students are able to defer their enrollment for up to one calendar year.

International students are entitled to a partial refund of fees paid if the withdrawal is received within the first 10 working days of the term. No refunds will be issued after 10 working days of the term.

For study permit refusals, a full refund will be issued if proof of study permit refusal is submitted within the first 10 working days of the term.

Restrictions apply. Please always refer to the institution’s website for up-to-date information.

If you are interested in a refund, you can request it directly from your application. Please review our article, How to Request a Tuition Refund Using Self-Serve for instructions and guidelines.

Note: Please note that sending a refund request does not guarantee that it will be approved.

The average processing time for refunds varies, but you can expect a minimum of 8-10 weeks from the date Georgian College receives your request and all required documentation. The institution and ApplyBoard will provide timely updates on any refund requests.