Application & Tuition Fees

Time Frames for Payment – Domestic students

• Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee when applying.
• Applicants must pay a confirmation fee within 30 days of receiving an acceptance letter from NBCCD. This confirms your acceptance and seat at the College. Confirmation fees are non-refundable.
• General and studio fees are due no later than the September tuition and fees deadline noted on the academic calendar. Fees for the winter semester are due no later than the January tuition and fees deadline on the academic calendar.  Contact the Registrar’s Office if you have questions about fees: nbccdregistrar@gnb.ca
• For international students’ payment schedule, click here. 

General Fees

Studio Fees

Note: Students enrolled in ENTR-3001 Creative Entrepreneurship who are attending the 2026 Craft East Buyers’ Expo are required to pay a $350 fee. If you are not attending, you must opt out by September 15. For a full list of important dates, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Application and Tuition Fees

Payment Schedule – Domestic Students

1. All applicants are required to pay a $50 non-refundable application fee when submitting an application by March 31.
2. Confirmation ($250 CAD) must be paid within 30 days of receiving an acceptance letter from NBCCD. Payment of these fees confirm your acceptance and seat at the College. Confirmation fees are non-refundable.
3. General and studio fees are required no later than the first week of classes.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

RESIDENTS OF MAINE

Residents of the state of Maine are eligible for domestic NBCCD tuition rates while studying at NBCCD.

Maine applicants may apply to any program open to international applicants, however, applicants to programs that fall under the Maine Community College System and New Brunswick Community College Memorandum of Understanding may apply as a Canadian student and benefit from domestic rates.

Maine residents must still pay the international student emergency medical insurance (guard.me).

Payment Schedule – International Students

1. The enrolment confirmation fee ($700 CAD) and emergency health insurance fee ($600 CAD) must be paid within 30 days of receiving your acceptance letter from NBCCD. Payment of these fees confirms your acceptance and seat at the College. Confirmation fees are non-refundable.
   
2. General and studio fees are due no later than September 11. Fees for the winter semester are due no later than January 15. These dates can also be viewed in the Academic Calendar. Contact the Registrar’s Office if you have questions: nbccdregistrar@gnb.ca.Fees are subject to change without notice.

Supplies and materials cost approximately $2,000 annually and vary depending on the program. Many of these supplies are available in the College store.

Laptop Programs

Students in the Graphic Design and Photography/Videography diploma programs are required to purchase their own laptops. Click on Our Programs at the top of the page to view the specific tech requirements for each diploma program. 

Living expenses will depend upon individual preference, but here are some estimates of annual costs:

• Accommodations & Utilities  —
  • Single occupancy total cost = $15,400 annually
    • Rent: $1,200 / month
    • Utilities (heat, light, wifi): $60-$200/month (varies seasonally)
  • Shared apartment total cost = $8,400 annually
    • Rent: $500-$700 / month
    • Utilities: $50-$100 / month
• Food and incidentals — $6,000 ($500 per month) (varies depending on lifestyle)

Housing and Accommodation Resources

NBCCD does not offer on-campus housing. However, we are located in the heart of downtown Fredericton, making it very convenient to find housing and giving you access to many shops, galleries, parks, restaurants and other amenities. Here are some sites and tips to help you secure living arrangements:

• Kijiji.ca: Try searching “Apartments for rent” in Fredericton. You can make your search more specific by adding in key words like “one bedroom” or “two bedroom.” There are also often ads from other students in Fredericton who are looking for a roommate. If that interests you, try looking for “Room for rent.”
• Facebook Marketplace: You can search the same suggestions as above, just make sure you set your location to Fredericton, otherwise it will base it on where you’re currently located.

Students are able to apply to St. Thomas University’s student housing, a 5-minute bus ride from campus. Learn more here.

If you have family or friends coming to visit Fredericton, or you’re visiting for the first time to tour campus, check out the links below for places to stay:

• Hotels and motels located in Fredericton
• Airbnb

METHODS OF PAYMENT — ALL STUDENTS

Pay your Tuition and Fees

NOTE: If you have not yet received your Student ID number, please enter “0” (zero) in this field to continue through the payment page. For those who need to pay in-person, cheques and money orders are to be made payable to: Minister of Finance.

Having trouble? View this step-by-step guide on navigating FlyWire to pay your tuition and fees.

The confirmation fee (1st instalment) is non-refundable, unless the program or course has been cancelled. Refunds for emergency health insurance for students who have been denied a student visa must be requested prior to the start of the third week of classes and are at the discretion of the financial office and the Student Services Manager.

New international students who are issued a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for NBCCD who decide not to attend NBCCD are not eligible for a refund of the first-semester tuition or the confirmation fee.

International students who are refused a study permit from IRCC are eligible to receive a tuition refund and $1,500 CAD of the confirmation fee, plus the $600 health insurance deposit. Refunds must be requested by emailing the Admissions Office within 10 calendar days of receiving a study permit refusal by IRCC. A copy of the official visa refusal letter from the IRCC must accompany the request for the refund.

Non-credential student fees and compulsory fees are non-refundable.

For more details about refunds, please see the full Tuition Fees Policy on our policies page.