Program Fees Fall/Winter 2024-25
New students should login to Carleton Central (once you are registered in courses) to view the most up-to-date information about fees.
Full-time costs
Estimated costs for Domestic, Ontario resident students taking first-year courses:
The following estimate is based on enrolling full-time in the ESP. Your actual tuition fees may vary and are subject to change based on your specific situation and registration.
| Costs for Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents residing in Ontario | |
| Courses | Cost |
| Three fall term credit courses (1.5 credits fall) | $ 2,024.24 |
| Two fall ESP workshops | $ 1,200.00 |
| U-Pass Fall + admin fee ($229.07 + $5.29) | $ 234.36 |
| $ 3,458.60 | |
| Three winter term credit courses (1.5 credits winter) | $ 1,349.49 |
| Two winter ESP workshops | $ 1,200.00 |
| U-Pass Winter + admin fee ($229.07 + $5.29) | $ 234.36 |
| Winter term total | $ 3,458.60 |
Fall and Winter total |
$ 6,917.20 |
*Note: The above table does not include fees for health or dental, as ESP students are not automatically enrolled in the student health and dental plan nor charged any fees. The costs to opt in for the 2024-2025 year will be announced in August; please see the Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) website for more information.
Costs for Domestic, Out-of-Province students taking first-year courses:
The following estimate is based on enrolling full-time in the ESP. Your actual tuition fees may vary and are subject to change based on your specific situation and registration.
Fall and winter total |
$ 8,000.92 |
| Costs for Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents residing outside Ontario | |
| Courses | Cost |
| Three fall term credit courses (1.5 credits fall) | $ 2,566.10 |
| Two fall ESP workshops | $ 1,200.00 |
| U-Pass Fall + admin fee ($229.07 + $5.29) | $ 234.36 |
| Fall term total | $ 4,000.46 |
| Three winter term credit courses (1.5 credits winter) | $ 2,566.10 |
| Two winter ESP workshops | $ 1,200.00 |
| U-Pass Winter + admin fee ($229.07 + $5.29) | $ 234.36 |
| Winter term total | $ 4,000.46 |
*Note: The above table does not include fees for health or dental, as ESP students are not automatically enrolled in the student health and dental plan nor charged any fees. The costs to opt in for the 2024-2025 year will be announced in August; please see the Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) website for more information.
Costs for International students taking first year courses:
The following estimate is based on enrolling full-time in the ESP. Your actual tuition fees may vary and are subject to change based on your specific situation and registration.
Fall and winter total |
$ 25,481.20 |
| Costs for International Students | |
| Courses | Cost |
| Three fall term credit courses (1.5 credits fall) | $ 10,928.24 |
| Two fall ESP workshops | $ 1200.00 |
| U-Pass Fall + admin fee ($229.07 + $5.29) | $ 234.36 |
| UHIP (mandatory health insurance) | $756.00 |
| Fall total | $ 13,118.60 |
| Three winter term credit courses (1.5 credits winter) | $ 10,928.24 |
| Two winter ESP workshops | $ 1,200.00 |
| U-Pass Winter + admin fee ($229.07 + $5.29) | $ 234.36 |
| Winter total | $ 12,362.60 |
Payment Deadline
Payment for your Fall Term is due by August 25, 2023 and your Winter Term fees are due November 25, 2023 to avoid additional charges. If you are planning to apply for student loans, be sure to apply as soon as possible (there’s no need to wait for an admissions decision to begin your application). If you will be receiving funding from a Government Student Aid Program such as OSAP, you may be eligible to defer fee payment beyond the August 25 payment deadline (to September 13th for the Fall and January 16th for the Winter).
What if I pay after the deadline?
Late charges will be applied. Detailed payment information can be found on the Student Accounts website: carleton.ca/fees. Please contact our Student Accounts office if you have any concerns about payment at 613-520-3626 or student_accounts@carleton.ca.
Do I have to pay for both terms at the same time?
No – while many students and parents prefer to pay the entire academic year up-front, you do have an option to pay by term, provided your payments are received by the associated deadlines (August 25th for the fall and November 25th for winter term fees). Make sure you are aware of the late and interest charge penalties for late payment, as well as our financial hold policy.
You may check your balance online via Carleton Central. Click on “Calculate Amount to Pay” from the “Registration” menu. The ‘Total Amount to Pay’ amount is your account balance. The ‘Minimum Amount to Pay’ amount is the balance for your fall term (if electing to pay by term).
Budget
Canadian students should expect to budget about $20,000 per year if living away from home.
Please see the Awards Office website for interactive resources to help you with calculating your costs.
Bursaries
Bursaries are monetary awards based on financial need. Some bursary support is available to ESP students demonstrating financial need. See the Awards Office website for details on applying for a bursary. Most ESP students apply for a bursary in the fall, and if successful, receive it for the winter semester.
Student Loans
Students enrolled in the ESP may be eligible, if qualified, for assistance under one or more of the following components of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP):
- the Canada Student Loans Program (CSL)
- the Ontario Student Loans Plan (OSL)
You apply for both of these programs on one application through the OSAP website. Students enrolling in the ESP full-time are considered to be in a 100% course load.
Not all provinces fund our program. For further information about financial support available to ESP students, please contact Carleton’s Awards Office.