CO-OP participation fees cover the cost of running the CO-OP program and give you access to many services.

CO-OP fees are mandatory regardless of how you look for a placement.

Programs with optional CO-OP

You must first pay CO-OP fees during the term before your first work placement. After that, you must pay CO-OP fees at the start of each work term.

The amount is set each year by the Office of the Registrar

  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents: $820
  • International students: $1,030

If you’re not matched for your first work term, the CO-OP fees you pay prior to the term are non-refundable. However, you will not be charged the CO-OP fees for a term for which you haven’t been matched.

Programs with mandatory CO-OP

You must pay CO-OP fees prior to each study term. The amount is set each year by the Office of the Registrar

  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents: $615
  • International students: $772.50

Even if you don’t get a work term, CO-OP fees are linked to the program’s tuition fees and must be paid prior to every study term.

Other fees

During work terms, you don’t pay ancillary fees (including fitness membership fees). You would need to purchase a fitness membership (available at a reduced cost). 

All CO-OP students are billed for the U-Pass in the fall. However, depending on your situation, you can request an exemption

CO-OP fees are due at the same time as tuition fees. Be sure to check the list of  important dates and deadlines to find out when they're due.

Payments and late fees are handled by  Financial resources. 

How are your CO-OP fees used?

CO-OP fees are divided into three main categories:

CO-OP fee allocation