Supports for full-time students

Extended Education will charge a non-refundable and non-transferable program application fee. The application fee may be waived at the discretion of the Dean’s Office.

• Application Fee – International Students $300
• Conditional Acceptance Application Fee $475

Applicants to UM Extended Education may be accepted into the Intensive Program Packages on the condition that they complete Level 5 of the English Language Centre’s Intensive Academic English Program first.

Those who do not meet English Language Proficiency requirements (IETLS (academic) 6.5 overall) and have at least an IETLS of 5.5 or equivalent, could apply as conditional admission students. Conditional pathway students who successfully complete the Academic English Program for University and College Entrance (AEPUCE)/Level 5 of the Intensive Academic English (IAEP) at the English language Centre (ELC), meet the English language proficiency requirements for the intensive program packages.

See English Language Centre’s Intensive Academic English Program/AEPUCE

Full-time intensive program package refunds

Refund deadline

In order to get a refund, the deadline for withdrawing from the program is two weeks before the program start date. 

How to get a refund

To qualify for a refund of your tuition and health insurance fees (minus the non-refundable tuition deposit and application fee), you must inform either extended@umanitoba.ca or the Admissions Officer about your decision to withdraw at least two weeks before the program's start date.

If you notify us of your withdrawal less than two weeks before the program starts, full tuition fees will not be refunded.

The application fee and the deposit are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

If your visa is declined

If your visa application to study in Canada is declined and you provide official documentation from the Canadian government confirming this, you may be eligible for a refund of both the deposit and tuition fees.

Please ensure you meet these conditions to be eligible for the refund of your deposit and tuition fees in the event of a declined visa application:

• To qualify for the refund, you must notify us about the declined study permit application at least 2 weeks before the program's start date.
• The official documentation indicating the declined study permit from the Canadian Government must be provided within 4 weeks from the date it was declined in order to process your refund.

The refund of the deposit will only be initiated after we receive the formal documentation confirming the visa refusal.

Authorized withdrawals

Authorized Withdrawals (AW) can be requested for medical or compassionate reasons after the classes’ scheduled start date. An Authorized Withdrawal Form must be submitted to Student Services or Program Coordinator and approved by the Dean’s Office. Supporting documentation may be required.

Authorized Withdrawals are not concurrent with fee refunds. Refund requests must be submitted separately and will be considered by the Dean’s Office based on medical or compassionate grounds. Supporting documentation may be required. A student advocate is available to help students with this process and answer questions.

To request an Authorized Withdrawal, please contact Student Services at extended@umanitoba.ca.

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Deferrals

Deferrals of admission are only considered on a case-by-case basis for compelling circumstances and must be approved by Extended Education. If approved, the deferral will be granted for the following term. 

Deferral requests must be supported with official documentation and be outside of the student’s control. Examples of reasons a deferral may be granted include the following:

• illness
• court appearances
• bereavement
• significant extenuating personal circumstances
• visa permit processing delays

For deferral requests related to visa permit processing delays, supporting official documents and proof that the visa application was submitted in a timely manner are required for consideration.

Financial constraints and changes in personal plans, including employment or attending another educational institution or program will not be considered as valid circumstances for a deferral. Applicants who have missed the tuition payment and course registration deadlines will also not qualify for a deferral.

In order to qualify for a deferral, tuition fees must have been paid in full. If a deferral is approved, all tuition fees will be held and applied to the following program registration. As tuition fees can change, the student is responsible for any additional fees applicable for the following session.

An applicant’s first deferral is free. For a second deferral, you will be charged a fee of $300. A maximum of two deferrals may be granted per applicant. If an applicant needs a subsequent deferral, they will be required to reapply to the program and pay all applicable fees. Deferral decisions are final and no appeals will be accepted.

The deadline to apply for a deferral is 6 weeks before the start of classes. Decisions on deferrals will be made within 15 business days. Deferral approvals are at Extended Education’s discretion and are not guaranteed. If a deferral is not approved, the student will be issued a refund of the applicable tuition fees according to Extended Education’s refund policy. 

How to request a deferral

1. Accept your Letter of Admission by the deadline stated on the offer.
2. Meet all conditions* outlined on your Letter of Admission, including tuition payment, by the deadline specified on that letter. 
   * Not including attending the English Language Centre as a condition of meeting English proficiency requirements as this program may also be deferred.
3. Request a Deferral of Admission. On the form, you'll be asked to explain your reasons for requesting the deferral and to summarize the actions you will take to ensure you are able to attend the following term.
   Get Deferral of Admission form (PDF)
4. If your English language proficiency score expires before the proposed date of study, you must provide a new English language proficiency test score with your deferral request form.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not available for all courses and/or all Certificate Programs. Students should consult with their Program Coordinator for guidance on the process and associated fees.