Queen’s University tuition payment

This article provides the Queen’s University tuition payment guide on how you can pay your Queen’s University tuition fees.

To help you better understand your tuition and fees at Queen’s University, we have provided a step-by-step guide to understanding your fees, what SOLUS is telling you, paying on time, and the different payment methods available to you, including the Graduate Student Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PPL), as well as important information on late fees.

IMPORTANT: It can take up to ten (10) days for payments to be posted to your account. If your payment has not been posted to your account after 10 days, please fill out the following Qualtrics form: Payments Not Applied

Let’s explore:

Step 1: Understanding Your Fees

Your fall/winter tuition and fees will be updated in your fees account by August 4. As you make changes to your course registrations, charges on your account will automatically adjust. Be sure to check your account balance regularly through the school year.

To see the detailed version of your account:

  1. Log into your SOLUS Student Centre
  2. Select the Financial Account tile
  3. Select a navigation:
    • Account Balance – A summary of your current Charges and Deposits, as well as Total Due.
    • Account Activity – A detailed transaction history within a selected date range.
    • Charges Due – Summary of charges due by due date, and details on each.
    • Payment History – A record of payments made, and the charges to which they were applied.

You can access a printable student fee statement via your SOLUS Student Centre that provides a clear summary of all of your charges and payments.

  1. Log into your SOLUS Student Centre
  2. Select the Financial Account tile
  3. Select the Fee Statement/OSAP Net Tuition navigation
  4. Choose the Academic Career and Term you want to display, then select the Print button
  5. Fee statements are produced by term in a PDF document and must be printed individually (fall 2012 and all subsequent terms are available).

Step 2: Paying on Time

To avoid late fees, tuition and fee payments must reach the Office of the University Registrar at Queen’s University before the following dates.

Payment of tuition fees and the Student Assistance Levy (SAL) is expected by the posted due date. If a student does not pay by the due date, they will be assessed a Late Fee of $150

Winter

Due by January 10

Undergraduate and Graduate winter tuition and Student Assistance Levy (SAL)*

Due by January 31

Tuition for students receiving OSAP or who have an Alternative Payment Plan for the winter term

  • *Students receiving OSAP receive an automatic deferral on winter term tuition and fees to January 31
  • To assist students who cannot meet the January 10 payment deadlines, but have a proven source of funding, an Alternative Payment Arrangement (APA) Program has been developed. The APA allows students, upon approval, to defer payment of their tuition without penalty to January 31 for the winter term

Late Fee

Payment of tuition fees and the Student Assistance Levy (SAL) is expected by the posted due date. If a student does not pay by the due date, they will be assessed a Late Fee of $150.

Step 3: Payment Methods

Queen’s offers students several payment methods to pay for the charges on their student accounts.

  • Over-the-counter payments (cash, cheque, Interac) at the Office of the University Registrar are not accepted for tuition
  • PayPal and Email transfers are not accepted by Queen’s

All transactions involving credit cards are secured using industry standard TLS encryption as specified by PCI-DSS.

Accepted Payment Methods Include:

  • Paying with Financial Aid
  • Online Banking,
  • Telephone, or ABM Banking
  • Domestic Students Only – Credit Card and Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
  • Funding Agencies and Sponsorships

Overview of Public Universities in South Africa

Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.

University of Pretoria

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
  • Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.

University of Cape Town

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
  • Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.

Stellenbosch University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.

University of the Witwatersrand

  • Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
  • Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.

University of Johannesburg

  • Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
  • Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.

University of the Free State

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.

University of Venda

  • Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
  • Application Period: Usually from May to September.

University of Fort Hare

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
  • Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.

University of the Western Cape

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Generally from May to September.

North-West University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.

Rhodes University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
  • Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.

Nelson Mandela University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
  • Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.

University of Limpopo

  • Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

University of Zululand

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
  • Application Period: Usually between April and November.

Central University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.

Vaal University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
  • Application Period: Typically from May to September.

Walter Sisulu University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.