Finances
Managing your finances is an important part of your student experience at SFU. This page helps you understand your costs, check and pay your fees, keep track of key payment and refund dates, and explore financial aid and planning resources.
Fees and tuition
Your tuition and fees are based on the courses you take and your student status. In addition to tuition, you may be charged supplementary fees such as student services, medical insurance, and transit (U-Pass BC).
Tuition is due early each term, so it’s important to review your account, understand your costs, and plan ahead for payment.
Understand your costs
- Undergraduate tuition and fees
- Graduate tuition and fees
- Use the cost calculator to estimate your tuition and living expenses
- Check your student account to see your actual charges after enrolling
Important dates for fees and refunds
Key dates for paying tuition, receiving refunds, and dropping courses vary by term. These deadlines are published in the Dates and Deadlines calendar and are updated each term.
Review the full schedule below to stay on top of payment and refund milestones for your enrolment.
Financial aid and awards
SFU offers a range of funding options to support your studies, including merit-based scholarships and awards, as well as need-based bursaries and the Work-Study program. You may also be eligible for government aid, such as student loans and non-repayable grants.
Your eligibility and application process will depend on your program and student status (undergraduate, graduate, indigenous, or international). Explore your options early and learn how to apply on the Financial Aid and Awards website.
Not sure where to start? Choose your student status to see relevant funding options and application details.