How to Withdraw / Tuition Refund

About Centennial
Established as Toronto's first public college in 1966, Centennial College offers programs in business, communications, community and health studies, science and engineering technology, general arts, hospitality and transportation.
 

How to Withdraw from Centennial College

Step One: Withdrawal Form

Complete an International Student Withdrawal Form and submit it (with all supporting documentation) to the international office on or before the first 10 school days of the semester.

Please note:

  • Visa Denial refunds are subject to a $200 administrative fee.
  • All other refund requests are subject to a $1,115 administrative fee.
  • If you withdraw after the first 10 school days of the semester, only subsequent semester fees paid will be reimbursed.
  • Any outstanding balances owing on your account will be deducted from your refund.

Step Two: Refund Processing Forms

Refunds will be issued in the same method of payment as the original payment.

The following forms are required:

Original Method of Payment Instructions
Credit Card Complete a Credit Card Refund Authorization Form listing the same credit card that was used for the original payment, signed by the student.
Wire Transfer Complete a Wire Transfer Form.
Debit/Cash You will automatically receive your refund as a cheque.

Please note: If your refund is payable to someone other than yourself, a Third-Party Release Form must also be completed.
Please note: For students who are transferring to another institution, your refund cheque will be issued directly to that institution. A Third-Party Release Form is required.

Step Three: Reason for Withdrawal

A – Visa Denial
Please ensure you submit a copy of your visa denial letter to the international office in addition to the above forms. A $200 administrative fee applies.

B – Other Reasons
If you are withdrawing for any reason other than visa denial, a $1,115 administrative charge applies. Please submit all of the following, in addition to the above forms:
i. copy of your passport,
ii. copy of a valid study permit (if available),
iii. written explanation, and
iv. one of the following additional supporting documentation, as follows:

Reason for withdrawal

 Additional documents required

Transferring to another institution Offer letter from the other institution
Returning home A copy of your plane ticket
Other Please contact the international office for instructions.


Step Four: Submission

Final Checklist:

Withdrawal:

  • International Student Withdrawal Form

Applicable Payment Processing Forms:

  • Credit Card Refund Authorization form
  • Wire Transfer Form
  • Third Party Release Form

Applicable Other Documentation:

  • Visa Denial Letter
  • Passport
  • Valid Study Permit
  • Letter of Acceptance from another institution
  • Copy of Plane Ticket
  • Other supporting documentation (as required)

Submit all required forms and documentation to the Centennial College International Office.

Please note: For your security, please send your Credit Card Information form to the secure fax number below, all other information may be e-mailed to:

Via e-mail: internationalfee@centennialcollege.ca

Via Fax: 416.289.5275

If you require assistance with your Application to Withdraw, please contact 416-289-5000 ext. 2529 (Hours of operation are: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm EST)

Students can expect to receive a refund within four to six weeks, after the international office has received a complete and accurate Application to Withdraw package.