Seneca’s new ancillary fee model | Office of the Registrar: Administrative Information and Resources | Seneca Polytechnic

What is changing about how ancillary fees are charged?

The new ancillary fee model, which will come into effect in the 2026-27 academic year, is based on course load, not campus location. It applies equally to all students, regardless of campus or learning format​.

The amount students pay for ancillary fees each semester is determined by the number of courses they are taking. Here’s how it works: 

• Student in a credential program taking three or more credit courses will pay the full ancillary fee amount for the semester
• Students taking two courses will pay 70 per cent of the full ancillary fees
• Students taking one course will pay 35 per cent

An inventory of ancillary fees, descriptions of what they cover and when they are charged can be found on Seneca’s website.

What are the benefits of the new ancillary fee model? 

The new model provides: 

• flexibility – students can learn in online, in-person, hybrid or flexible courses without paying different fees
• more access – all students, including online learners, can use campus facilities and services at each Seneca campus
• equity – fees will be the same across all campuses and learning formats; the amount students pay is based on how many courses they take
• value – existing fees have been restructured to serve all students efficiently