International students
If your study permit may not arrive in time, contact International Admissions (undergraduate) or the Faculty of Graduate Studies to ask about a possible enrollment deferral. If you request an enrollment deferral, you must withdraw from your current term courses before the payment deadline to avoid being charged tuition.
For questions about study permits, enrollment deferrals, leaves of absence, or related immigration matters, contact the International Centre.
Check your account using Dal Online
Before making a payment, check your student account through Dal Online to see your current balance, payment history, and account activity by term.
What you’ll need to make a payment
Have the following ready:
- Dal ID (B0#######)
- Student name
- Date of birth
Payment deadlines
Fall term
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Winter term
Monday, January 25, 2027
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Preferred payment options
HÂþ» does not accept cash or wire transfers for tuition and fee payments.
Important:
- Payments can take 2–3 business days to appear on your student account
- Students making online banking payments should ensure the payment has been completed in accordance with their bank and initiated early enough to account for the 2 to 3 business day delay.
Convera offers flexible international payment options with competitive exchange rates.
Benefits:
- Pay in your local currency
- Lock in exchange rates for 72 hours
- No transaction fees from HÂþ» or Convera (bank fees may apply)
- Payment tracking by text and email
How to pay:
- Select your country and payment items
- Choose your payment method
- Enter student and payer details
- Follow the payment instructions provided
Pay your tuition online with real-time exchange rates held for 72 hours.
Benefits:
- Pay in your preferred currency
- No transaction fees from HÂþ» or CIBC
- Track your payment anytime
- Secure, step-by-step instructions provided
Things to know:
- A non-refundable convenience fee applies for credit card payments through CIBC
- Credit Card payments are subject to delays as per CIBC’s website
How to pay:
- Go to the CIBC payment platform
- Enter your payment amount in Canadian dollars
- Choose a payment method
- Enter student and payer details
- Follow instructions sent by email
Other payment methods
Third-party sponsorship
If your fees are paid by a sponsor (a parent or legal guardian is not considered a sponsor):
- Complete the Third Party Billing Form [PDF – 118 KB]
- Submit it to Student Accounts before each term’s deadline
Student Accounts will then invoice the sponsor for the tuition and fees noted on the form. All fees covered by the sponsor must be outlined in the form. These may include:
- Tuition
- Mandatory fees (e.g. UPass, student society, student union fees)
- Health insurance
- Optional fees (e.g housing, meal plan)
Important: You are responsible for fees that are not paid by your sponsor, and late fees will apply after the deadline.
Payment policies
Accepted payment types
HÂþ» does not accept cash or wire transfers for tuition payments.
Email communication
Your dal.ca email is your official means of communication for HÂþ» academic and administrative purposes. This is the only email account that will be used for communicating with you regarding all academic and administrative matters, including, statements, notices, and payment reminders.Ìý
Payment via an unverified or unrecognized source
If you have submitted a payment using unverified or non-recognized sources—those not in accordance with HÂþ»â€™s official payment methods — you assume full responsibility and risk associated with such transactions.
Learn how to request a refund for a payment from an unverified source
Overpayments
Money transferred to a student’s account should not to exceed the annual charges associated with tuition and fees.Ìý
Overpayments will not be refunded to the student.Ìý
Funding for off-campus and personal expenses is to be sent directly to the student.
Overpayment on a student's account will be held on the account for up to one academic year for future fees.
Student privacy
HÂþ» considers your student account to be your personal information. This means your account details can’t be shared with parents or others, even if they are helping you pay your tuition.
If you want someone else to access your information, you’ll need to give permission by requesting authorization.Ìý