Fees and payment methods

Fees

As of January 1, 2012, all fees levied by the MICC will be increased¹. Please consult the table below for the new fee schedule.

When you apply for your CAQ for studies, a fee is charged to examine your file.

Fees in effect   Until December 31, 2011 As of January 1, 2012 Foreign student C$101 C$104

This fee is not refundable even if your application is rejected and is not deductible from the fees required by the Government of Canada.

The Government of Canada charges fees for the application for a study permit.

¹ This increase pertains to fees applicable under the Regulation respecting the selection of foreign nationals as well as fees for an application for an Évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec (comparative evaluation for studies done outside Québec) This 2.66% increase corresponds to the consumer price index in Québec, as at September 30, 2011. It respects the requirements under section 83.3 of the Financial Administration Act of the Government of Québec.

Method of payment

Only the following payment methods are accepted:

• credit card (if you mail in your application, you must fill in the form Payment by credit card, sign it and attach it to your application);
• certified cheque (international or drawn on a Canadian bank);
• cashier’s cheque;
• cheque issued by a Canadian company;
• Canada Post money order;
• bank draft or international money order.

ATTENTION! Cheques must made payable to the Ministre des Finances du Québec and must include, on the reverse side, the name of the applicant in block letters.

BY MAIL: You must include, in the same envelope, the form duly completed and signed, all of the documents required depending on your situation (appendices, declarations, etc.) as well as payment of the fees required (cash payments are not accepted).