Tuition & Costs
GIFTS is keeping fees frozen for 2004--the sixth year in a row. We are committed to providing affordable, effective education, and strive to provide access to all. We offer financial support where possible, and strongly encourage student fundraising. GIFTS provides all transportation on Galiano Island, and there are no hidden fees for tape stock or equipment. Please consider all the costs when comparing educational fees with other institutions, including living expenses and the intensity of the program. You'll discover that GIFTS will get you producing your own projects faster... and you'll be able to afford to.
Spring Break: Receive a 10% off
tuition by choosing Media Intensive Programs starting:
March 14 April 4
March 21
April 11.
March 28
A 10% off tuition is also available for the Media
Intensive Programs starting:
June 20
June 13
September 12.
Full course calendar (pdf, >1.3MB)
Combine these two discounts and save almost 1/3 on the cost of your tuition! Use the chart below to calculate your savings:
| Item | Tuition | Rm.&Brd | GST | Total $CDN | $US* |
| Media Intensive Program (MIP) | $ 680.00 | $ 295.00 | $ 20.65 | $ 995.65 | $ 746.74 |
| MIP 10% discount week | $ 612.50 | $ 295.00 | $ 20.65 | $ 927.65 | $ 695.74 |
| Independent Media Producer's Program | $ 1,895.00 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 70.65 | $ 2,965.00 | $ 2,223.75 |
| Professional Development | $ 225.00 | $ 120.00 | $ 8.40 | $ 353.40 | $ 265.05 |
| Extreme Week Surcharge | $ 200.00 | $ 14.00 | $ 214.00 | $ 160.50 | |
| Layovers: | |||||
| GIFTS Extended Service Package (E.S.P.) | $ 100.00 | $ 7.00 | $ 107.00 | $ 80.25 | |
| per night, R & B | $ 40.00 | $ 2.80 | $ 42.80 | $ 32.10 |
For special programs, facility rental, or proposals,
please contact the GIFTS office directly.
Deposit
A deposit is required with application (MIP, $100.00; IMPP, $300.00; PDTP,
$40.00). Please read the Refund, Cancellation,
& Dismissal Policies (in the Course Calendar see page 17).
Balance is due 30 days PRIOR to Course. Full payment is required to guarantee placement.
Payment Plan
If you wish to use our payment plan, please add an administrative fee
of $85.60 ($80 + GST) to the total course fees, include deposit with this
form, and make payment arrangements with the Registrar.
*International and USA students
Please see the rates in US funds above. Exchange rate subject to change.
GST may be partially recoverable at the border.
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