Payment Schedule and Deadlines
| Semester | Fee Payment Deadline | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Tuesday Aug. 12, 2025, 4:00 p.m. | September 2nd, 2025 |
| Winter 2026 | Tuesday Dec. 16, 2025, 4.00 p.m. | January 5th, 2026 |
| Other Programs | ||
| Vocational | Payment Due 3 weeks before class starts | Start dates might differ, please refer to your program start date |
| OADM | Payment Due within 5 business days | |
| NOTE: Students are expected to pay their fees immediately upon registration after the fee deadline. | ||
| Late Payment = Removed from Classes + Hold on Account | ||
It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of their payment deadline and to ensure fees are paid by the deadline date. Failure to pay fees on time will result in removal from all of your courses. If removed, you will be required to pay your full fees upon re-enrolment. If payment is not made, you will be removed again, and a hold will be placed on your account, restricting future registration and access to services.
Please note: There is no guarantee you will be able to rejoin your original courses if they are full or have a waitlist. Paying your fees on time is the best way to avoid disruptions to your studies.
Ŕ¦°óSM uses PayMyTuition for both domestic and international tuition payments. It lets you pay from any bank, anywhere in the world, in any currency at better exchange rates than most banks. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost-effective. Please review your account details to verify that your payment has been processed. Please note that we will not be accepting screenshots as a form of payment confirmation.
Student Loans
Before the fee payment deadline, OC will be contacted by your province to confirm that you're enrolled. If you're in the right program and course load, the College will confirm your enrolment and put a hold on your account. You’ll get an email when this happens.
Once the hold is in place, you automatically get a fee extension and you won’t be dropped from your classes. Once you get your student loan money, you must pay your fees in full within 5 business days. If you don’t, you’ll be removed from your courses and waitlists.
To check your status, log in to your myOkanagan account. Go to the Student tab, click Self-service, choose Student Account, then choose View Holds. If everything is confirmed, you’ll see a hold called “Student Loan Approved” with the dates listed.
If no hold is placed on your account by the fee payment deadline, you must pay your fees by the regular payment deadline.
If you're approved, the province asks OC to confirm that you're in the right program and taking enough courses. Once that is confirmed, we put a note on your student account so you won’t be dropped for not paying by the deadline. We’ll also email you to let you know. After you get your loan money, you must pay your fees within 5 business days.
Canadian student loan funds are disbursed directly to you at the start of class. Money will not be sent to you before that date.
For OC students, the entire amount is sent to you and then you are responsible for paying your fees.
After you get your loan money, you must pay your fees within 5 business days.
No, if you have an approved student loan application on file, you will not be dropped from your classes due to non-payment.
Yes, the extension is automatic if you have an approved loan.
This info is available in your myOkanagan portal. Go to Self-service < Student < Student Records < View Holds. The hold type you are looking for is F5.
No, the province communicates that to OC so there is no need for you to let us know.
Apply early! Processing can take week, so aim to apply well before the fee payment deadline
Contact Financial Aid at askoc@okanagan.bc.ca if no hold appears a few days before fees are due. Check to see if you have the hold on your account through your myOkanagan portal. Simply click on Self Service < Student tab < Student Records < View Holds.
Payment Methods
PayMyTuition (Fastest):
- Pay online from any bank, in any currency (takes 2-3 business days)
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- Support: support@paymytuition.com | 1-855-663-6839
Online Banking:
- Add “Ŕ¦°óSM” as a payee
- Use your OC student number as the account number
In-Person
- Pay by debit, cheque, or cash (no credit cards) at any campus
By Mail
- Mail a cheque/money order with your name and student number to:
Ŕ¦°óSM Registrar’s Office, 1000 KLO Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8
2025-2026 tuition fees
Additional Information on PayMyTuition:
- (video)
- Customer support:
- Call: 1.855.663.6839 (toll-free) or local country numbers
- Email: support@paymytuition.com
- You can reach customer support 24/7 through live chat, email, or phone, no matter your time zone.
Step-by-Step Guides:
- How to make a payment from a Canadian financial institution (PDF)
- How to make a payment from an international financial institution (PDFs in multiple languages):
Payment SCAM Alert
Payment Scam Alert
Watch out for fake tuition payment offers.
Some companies pretend to pay your fees through PayMyTuition and ask you for a discount afterward. Then, the original payment is reversed—leaving your account in bad standing. This can lead to:
- A HOLD on your account
- Blocked access to registration or college services
- Dropped classes or graduation delays
Protect yourself:
- Never let someone you don’t know pay your tuition
- Don’t share your student ID with third parties
- If an offer sounds too good to be true—it probably is
- Not sure? Contact the Registrar’s Office before acting
Sponsorship
If your tuition is being paid by an organization (e.g. employer, band, government), your sponsor must send a form or letter before the payment deadline.
Sponsor form must include:
- Your full name and student number
- What’s covered (e.g. tuition, fees, books)
- The maximum amount they’ll pay
- Sponsor’s contact info and permission to bill OC
Sponsors can fill out a or send a letter to AccountsReceivable@okanagan.bc.ca
You’re responsible for sharing grades or documents if your sponsor asks. Use the if needed.
Questions? Call 250-762-5445
RESPs Payment
To use your RESP for tuition:
- Contact your RESP provider for the required forms
- Request your Proof of Enrolment from OC:
Send requests to:
registration@okanagan.bc.ca
1000 KLO Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 4X8
Fax: 250-862-5466
Include your name, student number, program, and instructions (e.g. mail, fax, or hold for pickup)
- Please allow 7–10 business days for processing
Frequently asked questions
Students who do not pay their fees on time may be removed from their courses and taken off waitlists. Those seats will be made available to other students.
Yes, you can re-register if done before the end of the add/drop period and if space is available. You must register in person and pay the full fees at the time of registration.
For Distance Education courses, re-registration after the deadline requires tutor approval. Contact Distance Education at distanceed@okanagan.bc.ca.
You must ensure that Ŕ¦°óSM receives your sponsorship funding letter at least two days before the payment deadline. If we have your sponsorship letter on file, you will not be dropped from classes and we will invoice your sponsor directly.
Yes, certain programs allow payment by instalments. These include:
Non-Semester-Based Programs (longer than 40 weeks):
- Administrative Assistant
- Paralegal (Year 2)
- Automotive Service Technology Diploma
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Diploma
- Collision Repair/Refinishing Prep Technician
- Pastry Arts
Payment can be made in two instalments. The first instalment is due 3 weeks before the program start date and must cover at least half of the tuition and all ancillary fees. The second instalment is due by the end of the 5th month of the program.
- For International Students Only:
- Culinary Arts Certificate: 1st instalment (half tuition + fees) due before classes start; 2nd instalment (remaining tuition) due before culinary classes begin.
- Culinary Management Diploma (Culinary portion): 1st instalment (half tuition + fees) due before classes start; 2nd instalment (remaining tuition) due before business courses begin.
| Program start date | Second Instalment due by | ||
| September | January 31 | ||
| October | February 28 | ||
| January | May 31 | ||
| February | June 30 |
Continuing Studies Certificates (two instalments):
- Audio Engineering and Music Production
- Education Assistant
- Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
- Nursing Unit Assistant
- Gastroenterology Nursing
- Perianesthesia Nursing
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Project Management
- Advanced GIS Certificate
- Winery Assistant
The first instalment is due 3 weeks before the start date, with the second instalment due at the halfway point of the program.
- Practical Nursing Diploma:
- Fall Intake:
- Semester 1 & 2: 1st instalment due 3 weeks before start, 2nd due December 15.
- Winter Intake:
- Semester 1 & 2: 1st instalment due 3 weeks before start, 2nd due April 30.
- Semesters 3 & 4: 1st instalment due August, 2nd due January 30.
- Fall Intake:
To opt out or request a waiver, visit the relevant website:
- Vernon campus students: Go to the Vernon Students' Association Ŕ¦°óSM (VSAOC) website.
- All other students: Visit the Ŕ¦°óSM Students' Union (OCSU) website.
If your opt-out request is approved, the student union will notify us, and the charges will be removed from your account.
If you’ve paid all fees except for the Health and Dental amount and are applying for a waiver, you will not be dropped from your courses before the opt-out deadline has passed.
Yes, Ŕ¦°óSM is required to provide your SIN to the Canada Revenue Agency on Form T2202 (Education and Textbook Amounts Certificate) for students enrolled in credit courses.
If your T2202 is blank or won’t load, you may need to enter your SIN in our system. To do this, visit this link. Your updated T2202 should be available by the following Friday. We are unable to provide your tax slip immediately.
More information about the SIN (or Social Insurance Number) can be found here.
Refund
What to Know:
- Refunds under $10 won’t be issued
- Refunds go to the student only, no matter who paid
- If you withdraw before the registration deadline, you’ll get a full credit minus your non-refundable deposit
- If you’re enrolled in a future term, your credit will be applied there
- If it’s your final term, you’ll get a refund
- Withdraw after the deadline? No refund or credit
See the OC Calendar for full refund policies.
How Refunds are Sent
All refunds are now processed through PayMyTuition, not by cheque.
- Domestic Students: Get refunds by Interac e-Transfer
Step-by-step guide - International Students: Get refunds by wire transfer
Step-by-step guide
Continuing Studies student? Check the CS refund policy
Other questions?
If you have questions that we haven’t answered here, please email us at registration@okanagan.bc.ca.