Tuition
Tuition is the fee you pay for your instruction. You will pay tuition for each 4-month academic term in which you are enrolled. Typically a full school year consists of two 4-month academic terms.
The tuition amounts provided are based on a full year’s (two academic terms) tuition fees.
Other costs
Total costs per year will vary depending on the books required for your courses, supplies, transportation, entertainment and other activities outside the classroom.
The University of Waterloo Admissions site has additional information about financing your education.
Financial Aid
Once you’ve determined your approximate tuition and other costs, you may find that you have some additional financial need.
In addition to scholarships (awarded based on academic achievement) there are other forms of financial aid available. The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is available to Ontario residents. If you have been accepted to Social Development Studies, be sure to select Honours Arts as your program of study on the OSAP form. (There is not an option for SDS specifically.)
Renison students are also eligible for the University of Waterloo entrance bursaries.
The interactive budget will help you start planning for your educational finances.
Renison Student Scholarships and Awards
At Renison we offer funding exclusively for our students and residents. In addition to entrance scholarships, we have merit-based awards and funding you can apply to receive.
The spring 2024 application is open. Please click the scholarship application to be taken directly to the application. The deadline is May 24, 2024.
NEW! For the academic year 2024-2025, Renison will be moving to a once-a-year process. Applications will open on Monday June 17, 2024. Decisions will be made for the year in August 2024. Please see the fall 2024/winter 2025 scholarship application page for more information.
Additional Funding - apply for scholarships, awards, and bursaries
Renison funding is distributed to students based on a number of criteria, including financial need, program of study, student status, and more. Search using the bar below, or take a look at some of the common categories.
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