Ancillary Fees
Detailed Ancillary Fees
Ancillary fees vary by campus and support aspects of your experience as a Northern College student, such as Student Associations, Athletic Facilities, and Health Benefits.
Ancillary fees are paid in full for the entire academic year in the first semester.
Fees due may differ from information on the website.
Fees listed on the website are for a typical full-time Fall intake program. Fees for winter or spring intake may differ. Refer to your official student records for payments due.
Ancillary fees may also include program specific fees depending on the requirements of your program of study, such as fees associated with co-op, equipment, or learning technology.
Ancillary Fees
| Ancillary Fees | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Career Services (CSF) | $25.00 | Applies to all campuses & programs |
| Copyright Fee (CRT) | $10.00 | Applies to all campuses & programs |
| Student Centre Fee (SCF) | $20.00 | Applies to all campuses & programs |
| TECH (TEC) | $190.00 | Applies to all campuses & programs |
| Mental Health Support Fee (MHS) | $20.00 | Applies to all campuses & programs |
| General Service Fee Full Time (GSF) | $75.00 | Applies to all campuses & programs |
| General Service Fee Part Time (GSF) | $25.00 | Applies to all campuses & programs |
| Future Building Fee (BLG) | $25.00 | Haileybury Campus only |
| Health Services (HEA) | $42.00 | Haileybury Campus only |
| Health Services (HEA) | $42.00 | Timmins Campus only |
| Athletic & Rec (ATH) | $37.00 | Haileybury Campus, Kirkland Lake Campus, and Timmins Campus |
| Student ID Card (SID) | $20.00 | Haileybury Campus, Kirkland Lake Campus, Moosonee Campus and Timmins Campus |
| Student Association Fee (SAC) | $130.00 | Haileybury Campus, Kirkland Lake Campus, Moosonee Campus and Timmins Campus |
| Student Association Fee (SAC) | $50.00 | All distance education programs (OL, CH, CK) |
| Health Plan – Single (DRG) | $282.50
$226.99 (Winter intake only) $915.00 (International Students) |
Applies to programs at all campuses and distance education programs campuses, except those of Moosonee Campus.
International Drug Plan Fee is charged at initial term of enrolment and annually in September thereafter. |
| Convocation & Official Documentation Fee (GRA) | $100.00 | Applies to first year of the program. |
Program Specific Fees
| Program | Fees Details | Amount |
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Business & Office Administration |
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| Law Clerk | Software Package | $160.00 |
| Supply Chain Management | Fee for Co-Op Semester 2026
Students beginning the program in September 2025 can expect the fee for the January 2027 term to be: |
Co-Op: $300 or $1,200 for Simulation
Co-Op: $1,200 or $2,400 for Simulation |
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Community Services |
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| Social Service Worker | Standardized Patient Program4 | $60.00 |
| Addiction & Mental Health Worker | ||
| Early Childhood Education | Synergy Software for Placement Validation Service | $50.00 |
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Health Sciences & Emergency Services |
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| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Practical Nursing | Nursing Lab Kit Supplies2 | $200.00 (Year 2) |
| Practical Nursing | Nurse Achieve Software1 | $150.00 (Year 1) $145 (Year 2) |
| HESI and EAQ Testing Fee | $67.00 (Final year) | |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)Medical Laboratory Technician
Paramedic Personal Support Worker Practical Nursing |
Mask Fit Testing & N95 Masks | $40.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)Medical Laboratory Technician
Paramedic Personal Support Worker Practical Nursing |
Vaccinations – can be reimbursed if appropriate proof of vaccinations (in English) provided | $300 |
| Paramedic | Paramedic Lab Kit Supplies3 | $360.00 |
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Engineering Technology & Trades, Welding |
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| Environmental Technician (T090 & T089) | Industry-specific learning resources | $350.00 |
| Environmental Technician (T089) | Fee for Co-Op Semester | $300.00 |
| Mineral Exploration Techniques | Transportation & Field Trips | TBD |
| Mining Engineering Technician | ||
| Motive Power Technician – Automotive Service | Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certification6 | $50.00 |
| Motive Power Technician – Heavy Equipment | ||
| Welding Engineering Technician – Inspection (W138) | Fee for Co-Op Semester | $300.00 |
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Veterinary Sciences |
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| Animal Grooming | Software & Model Dogs | $44.00 |
| Veterinary Technician | Vet Tech Exit Exam7 | $125.00 (Year 2) |
| Veterinary Technology – Wildlife Rehabilitation | Transportation & Field Trips | $600.00 |
1Nurse Achieve Software supports preparatory testing for provincial exams.
2Nursing Lab Kit contains supplies to be retained by the students.
3Paramedic Lab Kit contains helmets, emergency gowns and related accessories required for ride-outs and placements. Materials retained by students.
4This fee subsidizes participation in McMaster University’s Standardized Patient Program that provides second-year students with two (2) opportunities to participate in client mock interviews.
3Students will have access to CompTIA’s world-class, and continually updated, curriculum materials addressing all areas of cybersecurity.
6The Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) designation conveys skills in environmentally-correct equipment design, proper handling of refrigerants, and will prepare participants for complying with Federal and Provincial Regulations covering refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
7VTNE testing fee to support preparatory testing for certification exams.
| Transfer Credit Fees | Amount |
|---|---|
| External Transfer Credit | $25.00 (max of $200 per Academic Year) |
| Challenge by Exam | $148.65 |
| Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) | $148.65 |
| Other Service Fees | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Appeal Fee
This is not a mandatory fee – it is a fee if a student chooses to appeal a stage 2 or higher decision in the appeal process. |
$50.00 |
| Transcripts – additional | $15.54 (including tax, plus mailing fee if applicable.) |
| Supplemental Exam Fee | $25.00 |
| Challenge Exam | $148.65 |
| Clinical Make-up Time | $100.00 |
| Late Fee (per semester) | $150.00 |
| Licensing Board Application Verification | $50.00 |
| Locker Fee (Timmins & Kirkland Lake) | $20.00 |
| NSF | $20.00 |
| PLAR Assessment | $148.65 |
| Replacement – Diploma / Certificate | $40.00 |
| Replacement – Photo I.D. | $12.00 |
| Request for Course Outlines | $12.00 |
| Supplementary Exam | $25.00 |
| Testing Fees: | |
| CAAT – Individual | $40.00 |
| CAAT – Industry / Agency | $60.00 |
| DAT | $20.00 |
| JVIS | $20.00 |
| Invigilation (hourly rate or as prescribed) | $40.00 |
| Pre-Admissions | $0.00 |
| Transcripts (incl tax, plus mailing fee if applicable) | $15.54 |