Finances
Financial Information
Fees and Refunds
Related cost
General Information

Costs for the school year

Scholarships

PAA has a variety of scholarships available to incoming and resident students. Many entrance scholarships are available to students graduating from junior academies across Western Canada. In addition, matching and incentive scholarships are available for worthy students.

PAA holds a Student Awards Chapel at the end of the academic year. Awards and scholarships are given to those who have excelled in the areas of work and academics during the year.

Rutherford Scholarship for Alberta students for University.

Statements

Tuition, mandatory fees, cafeteria and room charges for the entire semester are charged at the beginning of each semester. Student statements will be mailed by the fifteenth of each month. Students may pick up their copy at the Student Finance Office.

Textbook Rental

Students are furnished with textbooks for instruction in all classes. There are both new and rental textbooks available.

 

Fees and Refunds

Diploma Exams

Alberta Learning is charging $50.00 for each Diploma Exam written by a foreign student to recover the cost of providing the examinations.

Family Discounts

The family discount allows for a 5% discount on tuition when two students from the same family enroll at PAA or Canadian University College.

Interest Charges

An interest charge of 1% per month will be assessed on the unpaid balance at the end of the academic year.

Mandatory Fees Include – (see application package for actual cost)

Accident Insurance ID Cards Student Accident Insurance Associated Student Body Library User Fee Sunday at Seven Campus Ministries Mugbook Yearbook Campus Sports Saturday Night Programs Class Dues School Newspaper

On-campus Employment

PAA will provide the opportunity for a student to earn an average of $200 per month during the school term if the student’s schedule coincides with available jobs. If the student wishes to participate in this work program, the application for campus employment included in the information package should completed and returned to the Student Employment Office. Once the student arrives on campus, he/she should maintain constant contact with the Employment Office until a job is secured.

Refunds

If a student is absent from campus for seven or more consecutive days because of sickness, discipline, or other unavoidable reasons, he/she may be allowed a refund with respect to cafeteria charges. Application must be made at the PAA Office within 30 days following such an absence and verified by the Residence Dean. Refunds are not allowed for vacations or regular weekend leaves.

A student who withdraws from school or a class during a given semester will receive the following prorated refunds:

Tuition
End of 1st week 100%
1-2 weeks (less $25/course) 100%
3-5 weeks: 75%
6-8 weeks: 50%
9-13 weeks: 25%
After 13 weeks: 0%

Cafeteria and Room charges are prorated on a daily basis as reported by the Residence Dean.

 

Music Lessons

PAA offers music lessons in band and orchestral instruments, piano, organ, and voice. Fees appear on the statement of account.

Please note that no refund on music charges will be made after the 6th week of the semester.

International Students Refunds. Because of a quota system, international students are accepted for the total academic year and must maintain a minimum course load of 15 credits per semester. An international student who withdraws or is asked to withdraw, either during the semester or at the end of the first semester, will not be allowed a refund.

Withdraws

When a student withdraws from a class or from school, the student must obtain a withdrawal voucher from the PAA Office. Tuition charges will be continued until the voucher is completed by the student and teachers involved. Refunds are prorated according to the Refund Policy. Refunds are not retroactive or allowed for ordinary absences.

Mandatory and Miscellaneous Fees. These fees are nonrefundable after September 10 (first semester), and February 11 (second semester).