Step 4

  • The Minimum Expense form will outline the fees and estimated costs associated with your graduate program. Note that some programs have special fees in addition to graduate program fees. 

  • Please note that program fees are not waived at any time, including cases where graduate students are enrolled in research programs and offered funding.
  • Being successful in your program will require you to manage your budget properly. You can use a number of tools, including Excel or Google Sheets, to monitor and manage your expenses. The Council of Graduate Schools’ GradSense Budget calculator allows you to quickly assess and plan your expenses, and the Government of Canada also offers an in-depth online course that provides basic information and tools to help students manage their personal finances.