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TUITION

Learn about tuition and fees for Adler’s Chicago, Vancouver, and Online campuses. Find the information you need to plan and invest in your graduate education with confidence.

Tuition + Fees

Understanding tuition and fees is key to planning your studies. Explore costs for Adler’s programs in Chicago, Vancouver, and online. If you have questions, connect with our team for guidance and support as you plan ahead.

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Payment Plans + schedules

Students are responsible for all tuition and fees at the time due regardless of pending employer or third-party reimbursement unless other financial arrangements have been made.

Tuition fees due period

Tuition and fees are due and payable one month after the registration period ends.

Payment processing

Payments made to the University are first applied against any previously existing balance, then to current charges.

Students receiving financial aid

Students receiving financial aid funds are responsible for submitting payment for all tuition and fees that will not be covered by the amount of aid anticipated.

Monthly payment plans

Payment plans (deferred monthly installments) are available. Interested students can contact the Office of Student Accounts for more information. Inquiries should be initiated prior to the published tuition due date.

Tuition Refunds

Students who have officially withdrawn from the University or specific courses may be entitled to a tuition refund to be paid within 15 business days of receipt of the official withdrawal or drop request. Refunds will be based upon the total charge incurred rather than the amount paid by the student.

Chicago

Students who have withdrawn from the University, (including those who have taken a leave of absence) or who have dropped individual courses, may receive a tuition refund. Please contact the Office of Student Accounts for questions regarding refund policies for Chicago programs.

Vancouver

Students who have officially withdrawn from the University or specific courses, may be entitled to a tuition refund to be paid within 15 business days of receipt of the official withdrawal or drop request. Refunds will be based upon the total charge incurred rather than the amount paid by the student.

The percentage of tuition refunded excludes the nonrefundable domestic student tuition deposit, international student deposit*, and all other fees, and is determined in accordance with the following schedule:

  • End of 10th calendar day of the course period, 100%.
  • 11th calendar day of the course period through the end of the term, 0%
  • To initiate a refund, written notice must be provided: (a) By a student to the institution when the student withdraws; or (b) By the institution to the student where the institution dismisses a student

*Refund entitlement is calculated on the total fees due under the contract, less the applicable nonrefundable application, deposit, or registration fees. Where total fees have not yet been collected, the institution is not responsible for refunding more than has been collected to date and a student may be required to make up monies due under the contract.

Admissions Deposit Refunds

  • Domestic student deposits are non-refundable.
  • International student deposits will be refunded in full less the admissions processing fee of $200 should the student not be able to obtain a Visa/Study Permit prior to the start of the program. Students should submit an International Student Refund Request form to the Student Accounts Office.
  • International student deposits will be refunded in full less the admissions deposit of $5,000 should the student choose not to start their program after obtaining their Visa/Study Permit.
  • International student deposits made once a student has started a program will be used as credit for future registration in courses. Should the student choose to withdraw from the program or University at any time, any credit on account will be refunded.

Online

Students who have withdrawn from the University, (including those who have taken a leave of absence) or who have dropped individual courses, may receive a tuition refund. Please contact the Office of Student Accounts for questions regarding refund policies for online programs.

FAQs Across Campuses

Find answers to common questions about tuition, fees, and payment details for Adler’s Chicago, Vancouver, and Online campuses.

I am applying to the Online Campus. Can I request a Student Visa/Study Permit?

No. Online Campus coursework can be completed 100% online and does not require applicants to travel to the US or Canada. All requirements can be completed in your home country.

I have a NACAC approved evaluated transcript, but it isn’t course by course. Will this be sufficient for my application?

No. All evaluated foreign transcripts must be evaluated course by course.

What is a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)?

A provincial attestation letter (PAL) is a letter provided by the province or where you plan to study. It confirms that you have been assigned one of the available spaces to study in that province.

Most students will need to provide a PAL in their study permit application. The most common situations where students need to provide a PAL are:

  • You apply for a study permit from outside Canada.
  • You change Canadian institutions and need to apply for a new study permit.

Do I need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)?

Yes, most international applicants will require a PAL to begin the study permit process at Adler University. Please navigate to this page for more information or contact your Admissions Advisor. Study permit: Get the right documents Provincial attestation letter or territorial attestation letter – Canada.ca

How long will it take to receive my PAL?

If admitted to the University, you will receive your PAL via email within 72 hours of acceptance.

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