Late Payment
A late payment fee is charged to returning students if fees are not paid in full by a payment due date. The late fee is $150 and is due on the first day of classes.
Program Withdrawal
Once you register, you are academically and financially responsible for your program unless you officially withdraw by the posted deadline using the official "Intent to Withdraw Form". Certain minimum non-refundable fees may apply.
Transcripts
There will be a $12 charge levied for each official transcript you request from Enrolment Services. All students will receive one free official transcript upon graduation.
Full-time Status
According to the guideline set by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security:
A full-time student is one who is enrolled in at least 70 per cent of the student contact hours (two-thirds of the courses required) for the approved program in a given semester.
Students enrolled in greater than 100 per cent of a given semester of an approved program will be charged for the additional courses taken.
International students must enrol as full-time students. In special circumstances, they may take a reduced course load and still be considered full-time students.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Funding
If you have applied for OSAP funding and your estimated total of OSAP funding is equal to or greater than your tuition, and you encounter difficulty paying your tuition deposit of $250, you maybe eligible for a Tuition Fee Deposit Waiver. You can complete and submit the Tuition Deposit Fee Waiver form via Centennial Access Student Service (CASS). The Student Financial Services office will review your request and action accordingly.
Your balance of tuition fees is due within 7 days of receiving your OSAP funding. Failure to pay your tuition fee balance by the deadline will result in late fee charges. If you do not receive your OSAP funds, you will be responsible to pay the balance of your tuition fees. Receiving a Tuition Deposit Waiver delays payment of your $250 tuition deposit until your OSAP funding arrives.
What is the Fee Refund Policy if I decide to withdraw from my program?
Domestic Students
If you have paid your fees, you must submit a Withdrawal Form through Centennial Access to Student Services (CASS) within the first ten days from the start of the semester to qualify for a partial refund of fees. The College will return all tuition paid less a $250 admin fee for domestic students (including Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents). Please review the Withdrawal and Refunds process for more information.
International Students
If you have paid your fees, you must submit a Program Withdrawal Form within the first ten days from the start of the semester to qualify for a partial refund of fees. For international students who withdraw due to study permit denial, the College will return all tuition paid less a $200 administrative fee for start dates up to and including Fall 2024 or $250 for all start dates in 2025 and later. International students who accept an offer to study at Centennial College but decide not to enroll for other reasons will not receive a refund of their initial tuition deposit. The non-refundable tuition deposit fee is $2,650 for students applying for terms up to and including Fall 2024. For students accepted to Winter 2025 and subsequent terms, the non-refundable tuition deposit is $3,000.
For more information on the refund process and required documentation, visit the International Education How to Withdraw webpage.
Paying with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP)
Your RESP provider may require a confirmation of enrolment to release funds. Please ensure you register in your classes before requesting a Confirmation of Enrolment.
To request a Confirmation of Enrolment letter, please access via CASS:
Access CASS - Centennial Access to Student Service in just 5 Easy Steps!
- Log in to myCentennial
- Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
- Locate CASS on the screen
- Complete the online CASS form
- Submit your request once
- Your request will be directed to your School or service area for processing.
- If necessary, a team member will be in touch for more information or if further action is required.
Please note, once you submit your request there is no need to send additional or multiple requests or separate emails.
Click here for step by step instructions on submitting your registration request.