Frequently Asked Questions

When are my fees due for the academic year (Sept to Apr)?

1st Term tuition/ancillary/university housing/meal plan charges are due by September 15th. The 2nd Term Payment (account due in full) is due by January 15th. Please visit our Full Time Fee Schedule: https://www.stfx.ca/student-accounts

Students with less than 24 credits should refer to the appropriate Per Credit Fee Schedule: https://www.stfx.ca/student-accounts Note: payment requirements are the same as above.

1st term payments are 65% of all fees for the academic year which are due September 15th. This applies to both Canadian and International students. The remaining account balances are due January 15th. Use the 1st term payment calculation worksheet to help you determine your payment amount https://www.stfx.ca/student-accounts/payment-calculation-worksheets  

Your fees are due in full by January 15th. 

*Online banking (“St. Francis Xavier University” is registered as a payee with every major Canadian bank). Use your Student ID # as your account number, please double-check the number.

*Payment by mail, make cheques payable to: STFX (include Student ID in memo section) Mail to: Student Accounts, StFX University, PO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5

* Payment in person (debit; be aware of daily purchasing limits, cash, cheque), or via Student Loan. Please note we do not accept credit card payments.

*Direct transfer of funds for international students through Global Pay: https://www.stfx.ca/student-accounts/paying-your-tuition

You will access your student account in MyData through this link: https://stfx.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1764/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=89324

STFX applies full academic year (September to April) charges to student accounts in August.  From a tuition fee perspective full time is from 24 to 30 credits in the academic year.  See “When are my fees due” above for payment details.

StFX Scholarships are generally posted to student’s account in late August, however, only apply 50% to the 1st  payment and the remaining 50% is applied to the 2nd payment. Explanation: if a student were to withdraw, depending on the withdrawal date, they may not receive the full scholarship amount.  If you do not see a scholarship that you expected, please email @email

The NS Tuition Bursary is posted to student’s account in August, however, only apply 50% ($641.50 for full time NS Students) is applied towards your 1st term payment.

Yes, you can deduct these payments from your 1st term payment calculation.

1st Term: $50.00 late fee applied after Sept 15th. 2nd Term: $50.00 late fee applied after Jan 15th due date.  Interest of 1% per month will be charged on the unpaid balance as of the last day of each month.

Other fee Descriptions:

Facilities Renewal Fee

• The facilities renewal fee helps defray the costs associated with annual maintenance/renewal of facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, student spaces and grounds.

Health and Wellness Expansion

• The health and wellness expansion helps fund the Saputo Centre renovations to expand the various fitness centers on campus. This has been voted on and approved by the Student Union via referendum in January 2018.

Information and Technology Fee

• Fee supports IT services that directly benefit students, including computer network, classrooms IT, software licensing and delivery, and wireless.

Recreational Facilities Fee

• The University provides recreational facilities and programming to its students. This fee helps defray the costs associated with replacing the equipment, providing support to students utilizing the facilities, and providing recreational programming.

Student Union Related Fees:

• The Students’ Union Fee directly supports the Students’ Union
• The Bloomfield Renovation fee is in support of the renovations to the Bloomfield Center.
• The Students’ Union administers the House Dues fee for most residences.
• The Students’ Union also administers the Health & Dental insurance as well as My Virtual Doctor.  For questions email  @email or to opt out go to www.mystudentplan.ca
• For more general information see the Students’ Union webpage https://theu.ca/

STFX Student-Athlete Services Fee (varsity athletes only)

• assists with offsetting the rising operating costs associated with the provision of various services to student-athletes including strength & conditioning, athletic therapy, mental performance, leadership development and sport nutrition.  

Domestic Students may opt out. To opt out see https://mystudentplan.ca/
Health & Dental Inquiries (902) 867- 2495 or @email

Most charges on accounts are departmental.  You should contact the appropriate department:
Residence/Meals (902) 867-3970   @email
Registrar’s Office (902) 867-2160    @email
Health/Dental Plan (902) 867-2495   @email
Scholarships – (902) 867-4930 @email
If none of the above apply or you are unsure, contact @email

T2202’s will be available online by February 28th.  Go to StFX.ca/mycampus and select Banner Self Service using your student ID# and PIN#, select Student Services, Canadian Tax Forms, select appropriate form, enter year, select the printable version to print and submit.  If you require assistance, please contact our Technical Support Group by emailing @email.  Please note you may have to enable “pop ups” to view your tax form. T2202s are available 1 year after a student graduates or leaves the university.  Previous years are also available here.

T4A tax slips are mailed to each applicable student’s home address (address provided to the Registrar’s office, please update with the Registrar as required) by February 28th each year. ​​

Students paying with a student loan will fall under standard university fee deadlines of Sept 15th and Jan 15th.

StFX will take the required 1st term or 2nd term payment of the tuition, fees and residence charges owing at the time of loan funding. If applicable, the remaining loan funding is sent to your personal account.

If you have a credit balance on your student account (which shows as an amount in brackets), and would like to request a refund, please contact the Student Accounts Office by emailing @email

We will issue you a cheque (soon to be an e-transfer) that can be picked up or mailed. If mail, please provide your current mailing address.

Please refer to the refund schedule Academic year 2023-24 - 202410 for additional information. https://www.stfx.ca/student-accounts/refunds

If you need assistance with making class changes, please contact:
The Registrar’s Office – 902-867-2160 -  @email or a Student Advisor – @email

You, the student, are the only person our office will provide specific account information to.

Spring & Summer charges are separate (in addition to) the academic year (September to April) Spring fees are due each May 15th and Summer fees are due each July 15th.