The payment of all fees and deposits is mandatory. Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors reserves the right to change fees and deposits when necessary and without notice. Students enrolled in all terms pay tuition, Technology Infrastructure Fee, and the Athletics Fee. In addition, Students’ Association fees, including student health and dental insurance, are set by the Students’ Association and are collected by the Polytechnic on their behalf.
Application Processing Fee
This non-refundable, non-transferable processing fee must be remitted for each occasion a student applies to Lethbridge Polytechnic and for each program to which they have applied. Applicants are given one (1) opportunity to move their application, for the same term, from one program to a different program by completing a Change of Program form prior to the application deadline, with no additional application processing fee. Current students wishing to change to another program for a future term may do so by completing a Change of Program form.
- If you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a refugee in Canada, your application processing fee is $100
- If you are an international student, temporary resident (with a study permit, work permit, or visitor visa), or living in Canada but do not have a permanent resident or refugee status, your application processing fee is $150
Tuition
Tuition fees are based on the credits of the course. Athletic fees, technology fees, supplies, GST, and other fees, as applicable, are assessed and charged in addition to these tuition fees. Please check the Document Centre here for the 2025-2026 tuition rates on courses and programs and other fees that are applicable for these services.
Projected Credit Tuition Rate for Subsequent Periods: The Alberta Advanced Education Tuition Fee Policy requires institutions to publish four-year credit tuition fee projections in their calendars. In addition to the confirmed 2025-2026 credit tuition fee rates as listed on the website, the planned credit tuition rates for 2026-27 and 2027-28 will be set in accordance with the parameters of the Tuition Fee Policy.
The projections for the subsequent periods will be based upon the Province of Alberta consumer price index (CPI) rate.
These rates are subject to annual review and adjustment as determined by Lethbridge Polytechnic’s four-year business plan cycle in conjunction with student consultation. Athletic fees and certain other fees are not included in these projections as they are not subject to the Provincial Tuition Fee Policy and they may be adjusted annually.
Read more information on tuition deadlines and payment options
Students' Association Fees
Student membership fees are established and governed through the bylaws of the Lethbridge Polytechnic Students’ Association (LPSA). LPSA fees are mandatory for all students enrolled in credit courses.
LPSA fees are assessed upon Polytechnic registration and are due and payable under the same terms and conditions as tuition fees.
The 2025-2026 Students’ Association fees are assessed at $5.45 per credit for students enrolled in credit courses. Credit courses offered at satellite campuses, through Online Learning and practicum courses, are assessed at $2.44 per credit.
Students’ Association fees collected are distributed to the accounts of the LPSA as follows:
| Fund | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Operations | 59% |
| Campus Recreation | 24% |
| Cave | 12% |
| Wellness | 3% |
| Food Bank | 1% |
| Dayplanner | 1% |
Health and Dental Plan Fees
The LPSA has implemented Extended Health and Dental plans for students. Extended Health and Dental fees are mandatory for all students who meet the eligibility criteria. All LPSA fees are assessed upon Polytechnic registration, meeting eligibility, and are due and payable under the same terms and conditions as tuition fees.
Fees for the LPSA Health and Dental plans are as follows:
Provides 1 year of coverage from beginning of term billed in.
| Health | Dental | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $147.00 | $147.00 | $294.00 |
You may opt-out of the plan if you provide proof of comparable coverage for an extended health and/or dental care benefits plan and complete a waiver form before the opt-out deadline.
Any questions regarding LPSA Fees including the Extended Health and Dental fees should be directed to the LPSA Office 403.320.3373.
Legal Fee
The LPSA has implemented Legal Coverage for students. Legal Coverage fees are mandatory for all students who meet the eligibility criteria. All LPSA fees are assessed upon Polytechnic registration, meeting eligibility, and are due and payable under the same terms and conditions as tuition fees.
Fees for the LPSA Legal coverage are as follows:
Provides 1 year of coverage from beginning of term billed in.
$20.00
You may opt-out of this fee if you complete a waiver form before the opt-out deadline.
Any questions regarding LPSA Fees including the Legal Fee should be directed to the LPSA Office 403.320.3373.
Technology Infrastructure Fee
This is a compulsory fee assessed to students enrolling in any credit course (except for apprenticeship programs) at Lethbridge Polytechnic. The fee supports the on-going maintenance and upgrades to administrative systems that support the entire Polytechnic infrastructure.
As such, it is considered a “mandatory non-instructional fee” and, therefore, is subject to Alberta Advanced Education Public Post-Secondary Institutions’ Tuition Fees Regulations. Any subsequent changes to this fee rate will be included in the consultative process with the student body just as is required with fees applicable under the Tuition Fee Policy guidelines. Visa students are charged the same rate as Canadian residents for this fee.
Mobile learning
Lethbridge Polytechnic offers several computer technology intensive programs which incorporate the latest software and hardware into its curriculum to enhance teaching, learning, and graduate employability.
Students enrolled in the following programs are required to purchase a mobile device from Lethbridge Polytechnic complete with program specific software:
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Engineering Design Technology
For further information about mobile device fees, go to www.lethpolytech.ca/mobile-learning.
Additional fees
There may be additional charges for field trip costs and for other items in a particular course. These charges will form part of the course cost at the time of registration and be in addition to the mandatory fees.
Supplemental Examination
100% of one credit value of the applicable course tuition fee rate.
Prior Learning Assessment
Fees assessed for prior learning assessments are based on the credit value of the course.
| Learning Credit Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1.5 learning credit course | $195.00 |
| 3.0 learning credit course | $390.00 |
| 6.0 learning credit course | $780.00 |
*Any PLA fees for Practical Nurse Refresher program are subject to a different fee. Please contact practicalnurse@lethpolytech.ca for details.
Students are responsible for printing on campus. Printing cost for a standard black & white 8.5” x 11” copy is 10¢ per page. Larger format and colour copies are also available at a higher cost. (Prices are subject to change).
This excludes printing from our on-campus printer - Digitex.
Parking
Paid parking is available on campus at the current approved fee rates.
Re-registration Fee (post add/drop period):
$75 per course section excluding labs and tutorials.
Accommodations
To view the 2025-2026 residence accommodation rates, please refer to the online information at lethpolytech.ca/student-experience/housing.
Refunds, individual course drops and program withdrawal timeline information
Please check the important dates and deadlines for updated information regarding timeline periods for individual course drops, program withdrawal and refund of fees.
Policies
Policies are a guide to organizational operation and behavior. Members of the Lethbridge Polytechnic community are governed by policies that are consistent with Polytechnic values. It is the responsibility of students to be aware of, and comply with, all relevant policies. Full policy information is available on our website. The majority of policies relevant to students are listed under the categories - Academic Programming & Instructional and Student Services & Support. Other relevant polices such as Parking & Traffic Management are included in the additional categories. If you have any questions, send us an email at policy@lethpolytech.ca.