By the time September 1st rolls around your head will be buzzing with excitement and anticipation for the days to come. Based on my experience, it’s hard enough to contain your anxiety let alone remember to call the movers on time, buy insurance for your apartment, mail in your student loan, pick up your textbooks, and grab your student ID. I am writing this multi-part blog to share my wisdom on how to make your first weeks of September as smooth and effortless as possible. Read on to help eliminate a few of the times you’ll comment “if only I had known!”.
TUITION, LOANS, AND MORE TUITION...
First and foremost, for up to date and accurate information on all of your financial concerns visit the UBC law students finance website. My blog is not guaranteed to be accurate but this site is!
First and foremost, for up to date and accurate information on all of your financial concerns visit the UBC law students finance website. My blog is not guaranteed to be accurate but this site is!
(1)Yikes, my Tuition is Due September 8th! How Can I Pay it on Time?
I am sure that many of you have applied for loans and have likely received (or will be receiving) those large brown envelops on the mail. I remember getting mine last year when I was living in Edmonton and reading, to my horror, that someone at UBC had to confirm my registration before I could receive my loan. Even worse, the instalment for my winter term tuition fees was due on September 8th. How was I going to manage to get this signature, mail in my loan forms, and pay for my tuition on time? It’s quite simple. You can easily get your tuition deferred until the end of the month! Note: this does not apply to your registration deposit. For more info visit: http://www.students.ubc.ca/coursesreg/tuition-fees-deposits/deferments-refunds/tuition-fee-deferments/.
I am sure that many of you have applied for loans and have likely received (or will be receiving) those large brown envelops on the mail. I remember getting mine last year when I was living in Edmonton and reading, to my horror, that someone at UBC had to confirm my registration before I could receive my loan. Even worse, the instalment for my winter term tuition fees was due on September 8th. How was I going to manage to get this signature, mail in my loan forms, and pay for my tuition on time? It’s quite simple. You can easily get your tuition deferred until the end of the month! Note: this does not apply to your registration deposit. For more info visit: http://www.students.ubc.ca/coursesreg/tuition-fees-deposits/deferments-refunds/tuition-fee-deferments/.
(2)How Do I Complete My Student Loan Agreement and Receive My Loan?
To confirm your registration at UBC Law on your student loans, visit the Information Centre on the first floor of Brock Hall (see Important Law School Locations Map). After this is complete, you must then mail your student loan agreement(s) back to your local provincial government or the Canadian government or both. You can do so from the post office within the SUB (they will know what to do with the forms) but be sure to bring governemnt issued photo ID and your SIN card!
To confirm your registration at UBC Law on your student loans, visit the Information Centre on the first floor of Brock Hall (see Important Law School Locations Map). After this is complete, you must then mail your student loan agreement(s) back to your local provincial government or the Canadian government or both. You can do so from the post office within the SUB (they will know what to do with the forms) but be sure to bring governemnt issued photo ID and your SIN card!
(3) How Can I Pay All of My Tuition in One Day?
Like many of you, my credit card limit and daily transaction limit for my bank account were far too low to pay one semester’s tuition all at once. Upon strolling down to my local bank branch and speaking with a customer service rep, I quickly discovered that doing so would only take 5 short minutes. The rep easily accessed my account and helped me pay my all of my tuition in one quick transaction. Phew! That was easy. Also note that if your limit is high enough you can pay your tuition online from the Student Service Centre website (www.students.ubc.ca/ssc) with both credit card and interac or in person at the Information Centre in Brock Hall.
Like many of you, my credit card limit and daily transaction limit for my bank account were far too low to pay one semester’s tuition all at once. Upon strolling down to my local bank branch and speaking with a customer service rep, I quickly discovered that doing so would only take 5 short minutes. The rep easily accessed my account and helped me pay my all of my tuition in one quick transaction. Phew! That was easy. Also note that if your limit is high enough you can pay your tuition online from the Student Service Centre website (www.students.ubc.ca/ssc) with both credit card and interac or in person at the Information Centre in Brock Hall.
I don't think UBC accepts credit card except for international students.
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