Flexible Learning

Whether you plan to declare for a Flexible Learning program or study self-paced, you can find the cost for your course by searching in our online course catalogue.

Fees for Flexible Learning

The cost of a Flexible Learning program is the total of individual course fees.

Course fees appear with information for each course offering, as in the following example:

In some cases, you may see a slightly higher tuition fee at the Burnaby Campus than the other campuses (Downtown, BMC, ATC) for multiple course offerings. This is reflective of a Student Association Student Centre Building fee, passed through a 2017 BCIT Student Association referendum.

Tuition increases

Each year BC post-secondary institutions may raise tuition by 2 per cent. Please see the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills’ Tuition Limit Policy for more information.

Costs covered by Flexible Learning course fees, 2024-2025

Here’s what is included in your Flexible Learning course fees.

Regular enrolment

Fees	On Campus (All Campuses) Regular Enrolment & Industry Services	Distance & Online Learning
Student Association Activity	$21.37 per course	$10.70 per course
Student Association Capital Levy	$2.28 per course	Exempt
Student Association Student Centre	$14.29 per course (Burnaby campus only)	Exempt
Building	$6.14 per course for courses that are less than 3 credits to a maximum of $24.60 per term. $12.30 per course for courses that are 3 or more credits to a maximum of $24.60 per term.	Exempt
Student Technology	$12.24 per course to a maximum of $24.48 per term	Same as all campuses
BCIT ID card	$2.50 per term if the course is 30 hours or more. Learn more about the BCIT ID card.	Exempt

Microcredentials

Fees	Microcredentials On Campus (All Campuses)	Microcredentials Distance & Online Learning
Student Association Activity	$6.24 per credit	$3.14 per credit
Student Association Capital Levy	$0.67 per credit	Exempt
Student Association Student Centre	$4.18 per credit (Burnaby campus only)	Exempt
Building	$1.79 per credit to a maximum of $24.60 per term.	Exempt
Student Technology	$2.55 per credit to a maximum of $24.48 per term	Same as all campuses
BCIT ID card	$2.50 per term if the course is 30 hours or more.	Exempt

You can see the breakdown of the course fees that you have paid through your myBCIT account. Click on Online Self Service then Student Self Service and Account Balance and Summary to display your fees term by term.

Student Technology

Supports technology embedded in the student experience such as applications and software used for learning and teaching, including remote access to those applications and software, and remote access to well-being services and supports.

Building

Supports new construction and/or improvements to the existing physical infrastructure for academic and non-academic student spaces/buildings and informal learning spaces. This fee also supports the associated cost and operations of buildings, spaces and facilities used by the Institute community. Rates vary between $9.11 to $13.67 per term with the exception of trades programs which is assessed at a weekly rate of $0.76. There is no Building fee applied for co-op terms.

Funds from Government and donations from industry partners and donors contribute significant funding towards new capital projects.

Student ID Card

Used to generate and maintain student ID cards required by students for integration and connection to campus services, both virtual and in-person. In addition, these cards may be used to gain access to labs and classrooms as well as to verify identification for exams or other testing.

Additional fees not included in tuition

If you plan to complete one of the many programs offered through Flexible Learning, you need to declare your program. Program declaration requires a specific fee based on whether you are a domestic or international student.

Description	Amount
Domestic Program Declaration Fee	$90
International Program Declaration Fee	$154

Paying for Flexible Learning courses

Fees for Flexible Learning courses must be paid within 10 business days or students may be dropped. Students registering in Flexible Learning courses within 3 weeks of the regular start of term (September, January, and April) must pay their fees at the time of registration. Fees for Flexible Learning courses may be paid using one of the following methods:

Debit card (in person only)
Cheque* or money order payable to BCIT – please include your BCIT ID (student number)
Online banking (bill payment) through your financial institution using BCIT – Tuition as the payee
Letter of sponsorship authorization for invoicing by BCIT

*If your cheque has been returned as ‘NSF’ (Non-Sufficient Funds), your registration will be cancelled.

Note: If payment is not received within the posted timeline, your registration may be dropped and you will lose your seat in the course.

If paying by online banking, please use your BCIT ID (student number) as your account number. Please allow up to 48 hours for online bill payments to be posted to your account.

Learn more about registering and paying for Flexible Learning courses.

Confirmation of registration and payment

You can view and print your course/tuition receipt through your myBCIT account. Check your classroom location online on the first day of your course.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Student Information & Enrolment Services.

Full-time studies courses taken on a part-time basis

Even though you’re studying on a part-time basis, you may be able to enrol in a course that is part of a full-time program. The tuition for the course is calculated by the number of credits multiplied by the amount per credit. Additional BCIT ancillary fees and BCITSA fees will apply.

If you complete a part-time course that is equivalent to a course in your full-time program, you can apply for transfer credit to lighten the course load in your full-time program.

Please note that your full-time program tuition may not be reduced if you are granted transfer credit. The tuition paid for your Flexible Learning course(s) will be in addition to your full-time tuition.