Completing + Graduation

In some cases students are eligible for a reduced tuition rate in their final term if their capstone is completed within the first month of the term.

If you meet all of the following criteria you will receive 75% refund on the tuition portion of your student fees (there will be no refund on the ancillary fees):

1. You are in a research program
2. You are enrolled only in your thesis, project or capstone course
3. You have completed your program requirements during the first calendar month of the term (including submission to the library) 
   AND
4. Your tuition is assessed at the continuing fee 

The following groups are not eligible for the 75% refund:

• Master's students in per-unit programs who are enrolled in the first term of their capstone
• Master's students in research programs who enrolled for fewer than seven terms (excluding all on leave terms)
• Doctoral students who enrolled for fewer than nine terms (excluding all on leave terms)

You do not need to apply for the early completion refund. If you do not pay your tuition fees per the "outstanding fees" schedule applicable to the term, you will be liable for interest even though you expect a refund later in the term. Please pay your fees on time and if you are eligible for the refund, it will be processed by Graduate Studies and transferred to your SFU account, once the Graduate Studies receives confirmation from the Library of the submission date and Degree Recommendation. This refund normally takes place by the 6^th week of the term.

When you see that your student account has been credited, you may claim the refund by following the instructions for either Domestic or International Refunds found on the Student Services website, found under "All other student account refunds".