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These changes to our international tuition and fee payment schedule follow recently announced Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements regarding study permit applications. They are necessary for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøto maintain accurate enrolment information for program planning and scheduling purposes and will ensure that waitlisted applicants are notified as early as possible of potential seat openings.

Confirmation Deposit Payment Schedules

^* These amounts are subject to change

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** There will be NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXTENSIONS. If these two payments are not received by the above-mentioned dates, your application will be withdrawn, and you will need to re-apply to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøfor a future intake.

For details on how to make payments to your student account visit our Payment Options page.

For full details on payments, including which payments to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøare non-refundable and which may be eligible for a refund, refer to the information provided in the Payment Description column of the “Deposit, Tuition and Fee Payment Schedules” section of this webpage.

Applicants withdrawn due to the following reason, “Failure to pay first term tuition and fees by the deadline” are not eligible for a refund of the non-refundable payment #1 ($1,500 CAD), as identified in the fee tables. Applicants may be eligible for a refund of any payments made exceeding payment #1.

Please visit our Refunds webpage for information on requesting a refund.

As part of the announced cap implementation, as of 8:30 am EST on January 22, 2024, most study permit applications will require a provincial attestation letter (PAL) from the province where they plan to study. A provincial attestation letter (PAL) is a requirement for all ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøapplicants submitting a study permit application after 8:30 am EST January 22, 2024.

If your study permit application was submitted to IRCC after 8:30 am EST on January 22, 2024, or you have not yet submitted your application, you DO require a provincial attestation letter (PAL). Any study permit application submitted to IRCC after this date without the required letter of attestation will be returned.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøis working closely with the Province of New Brunswick to understand the provincial process to receive a provincial attestation letter (PAL). We have included the information that is currently available below and will continue to update this page as we receive more details. Continue to check this website regularly.

Requirements for a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)

In accordance with newly-developed policies communicated by the Province of New Brunswick to all New Brunswick post-secondary institutions, final authority to grant a PAL resides with the Province of New Brunswick. A PAL will be approved and granted by the Province, then distributed to applicants through NBCC. Note: Processing times for the issuance of provincial attestation letters (PALs) are 5-10 business days.

Applicants who do not possess a valid study permit approval or did not submit their application to IRCC before 8:30 am EST on January 22, 2024, will require a PAL.

In order to be eligible for a PAL, an ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøapplicant must:

1. Have paid full confirmation deposit payment #1 (see schedule of payments above).
   
2. Provide your Passport and Consent to NBCC.
   
   The Province of New Brunswick has identified passport as the unique personal identifier required to confirm your identity and verify if you are eligible to receive a provincial attestation letter (PAL). ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøwill be collecting this information and including it in your application for a PAL. 
   
   For instructions on providing your passport and consent please see "How does the provincial attestation letter (PAL) application process work?"

The deadline to meet both requirements, and be eligible for a PAL, is 14 days after receipt of the Conditional Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Please note this is the same deadline for payment of Confirmation Deposit #1.

Important: It is critical to note that an applicant will only be eligible for one active PAL from the Province of New Brunswick. Confirmation fees are non-refundable, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøwill not reimburse fees based on an applicant receiving a PAL from another institution.

Once an applicant is approved for, and receives, a PAL, they will automatically be withdrawn from any other active program choices. This means that if you receive a PAL for your second program choice indicated on your application, you will be automatically withdrawn from your first program of choice.

There are three parties involved in the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Process:

1. Applicant: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøapplicant who holds a letter of acceptance to NBCC
2. NBCC: New Brunswick Community College
3. GNB: Government, or Province, of New Brunswick (issuer of PAL)

Note: Processing times for the issuance of provincial attestation letters (PALs) are 5-10 business days.

For details on applying for your provincial attestation letter (PAL), please choose the intake you are applying for below.

Once an applicant is approved for, and receives a PAL, they will automatically be withdrawn from any other active program choices. This means that if you receive a PAL for your second program choice indicated on your application, you will be automatically withdrawn from your first program of choice.

If you have received a study permit refusal and you intend to re-apply for a study permit, you require a new provincial attestation letter (PAL; . You must notify us of your refusal to begin the process to request a second PAL:

• Update your  with a copy of your IRCC refusal letter.
• Indicate your request for a second PAL using the Messages button in your portal.

After ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøreceives your request for a new PAL, it will be reviewed and we will communicate with you directly regarding next steps. The issuance of a second PAL will be determined based on eligibility criteria, including, but not limited to:

• The timing of the request in relation to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍødeadlines;
• Compliance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements; and
• Previous PAL issuance history 

To support students in their study permit re-application process while ensuring responsible management of the college’s PAL (Provincial Attestation Letter) allocation, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøwill issue a maximum of two PALs per individual student. 

This policy is designed to balance student support with institutional accountability. We encourage students to carefully review their study permit application before submission to maximize their chances of approval.

Please note that ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøhas important deadlines associated with study permit approvals that you must meet in order to join your intended intake. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) study permit processing times vary by country of application and you can review the expected timelines for your study permit application . 

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøhas resources related to strengthening your study permit re-application at www.nbcc.ca/immigration and www.nbcc.ca/visit-us/archive (in the International Student Immigration Information Sessions section).

Effective November 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that students changing designated learning institutions (DLIs) within Canada must apply for and receive a new study permit before starting their studies:

• Transferring to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøand Changing Your DLI Number (pdf)

For students transferring between designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada and submitting a study permit application, a provincial attestation letter (PAL) will be required. To receive a PAL, be sure to review the applicable section on this webpage regarding how the PAL process works and what steps are necessary to secure a PAL.

If you are transferring from another designated learning institution (DLI) in New Brunswick: you will require a provincial attestation letter (PAL) to study at NBCC. You will need to identify that you are transferring inside New Brunswick when requesting your provincial attestation letter (PAL) so that the Province of New Brunswick can identify that you have already received an NB PAL.

If you are transferring from another designated learning institution (DLI) outside New Brunswick: you will require a provincial attestation letter (PAL) to study at NBCC. Complete all steps outlined on this page for requesting a PAL.

If you are moving from high school (secondary school) to NBCC: You will require a provincial attestation letter (PAL) for your study permit application to study at NBCC. 

STUDY PERMIT EXTENSIONS:

If you are currently enrolled at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøand you are extending your study permit (to continue in the same program or to begin a new program), you do NOT require a provincial attestation letter (PAL).

• On the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) application form, indicate that you meet an exemption for the PAL requirement. You will need to include a letter in your study permit extension application that indicates that you are exempt from requiring a PAL because you are applying for a study permit extension at the same DLI and level of study as your current study permit (see: , section Who doesn’t need a PAL/TAL).

Template Available: Use the template letter to include in your study permit extension application to provide proof of PAL exemption. Note: you must edit the template letter with your personal information. Download the template here.

RE-ENTRY INTO YOUR PROGRAM:

If you have recently received re-entry into your program of study at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøthrough the Enrolment Change Application process and will be applying for a new study permit, you will require a PAL for this application. Follow the steps outlined below to request your PAL.

Final authority to grant a PAL resides with the Province of New Brunswick. A PAL will be approved and granted by the Province, then distributed to students through NBCC. It is important to begin the process to request a PAL early. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøis not able to expedite PAL requests.

In order to be eligible for a PAL for a re-entry application, a current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøstudent must complete the following steps in the specified order:

STEP 1: Provide your Passport and Consent to NBCC.

The Province of New Brunswick has identified passport as the unique personal identifier required to confirm your identity and verify if you are eligible to receive a provincial attestation letter (PAL). ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøwill be collecting this information and including it in your application for a PAL.

For detailed instructions, see How to upload a copy of your passport, and sign your consent (pdf).

NOTE: If you have previously sent us a copy of your passport for any reason, you are required to re-submit it via the new process to ensure we have your consent on record.

STEP 2: Confirm your current address in

• You can update your address within your Student Self-Service account by choosing Addresses from the dropdown menu in the Personal Information section.
• It is critical to ensure your address in matches the address you will use to apply for your study permit. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøwill be sharing information with the Province of New Brunswick, in addition to your passport number, to confirm your identity and verify eligibility for a PAL.
• The address included on your PAL must match the address you will submit in your study permit application to IRCC.

STEP 3: Complete and submit the webform linked below to indicate that you require a PAL.

• Click here to submit the webform.
• This webform must be submitted in full to be considered for a PAL.
• ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøprocessing can take up to 5 business days to prepare PAL submission for Province of New Brunswick.
• Province of New Brunswick decisions are made available to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøwithin 1 business day of submission.