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How to make a payment
warning We do not accept cryptocurrency
We noticed that some third-party service providers have falsely advertised that SFU accepts cryptocurrency as a form of payment. We do not accept payments by cryptocurrency. We will not be held responsible for any fees incurred for such payments or returns. Please make appropriate arrangements and pay using the acceptable payment options.
Fee type
- Undergraduate tuition fees
- Graduate student tuition fees
- Student Services fee
- Recreation and Athletic fee
- Student Activity fee
- U-Pass fee *
- Health and Dental plan fees
- Interest on overdue fees
* The U-Pass BC term fee is not added to your student financial account until the next business day after enrolling.
Payment options
Paying within Canada
Paying by internet banking is the most convenient method of payment (see also Bill Payment). Allow two to three business days for the payment to show on your SFU student account. For internet banking, 'Simon Fraser University' should be selected as the payee. Student number should be entered as the account number.
Canadian bank debit cards are accepted in-person at the Registrar and Information Services counters at all three campuses. Please note: digital wallet payments are not accepted in-person.
Cheques can be dropped off at the cheque drop box in MBC 3200.
Paying from outside of Canada
Wire payments through Flywire is the only accepted form of payment. Allow approximately five business days for the payment to show on your SFU student account.
Payment Plan via Flywire
Other payment methods
Fee type
Residence Fees
Payment options
Fees for residence and housing are paid separately. See Residence and Housing payment methods.
Fee type
- Parchment replacement
- Application to graduate
- Non-credit course tuition
- Room rentals
- University administrative transactions
- Health and Counselling fees
- Extramural recreation programs
- Criminal records check
- Transcript fees
Payment options
Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted for some fees (see list).
If you overpaid
If you have overpaid, you should submit a refund request form to Student Accounts in Student Services. See refunds for information.
Fee type
Application fee
Payment option
Visa and MasterCard credit cards are the only accepted forms of payment. If you do not have a credit card you can use a prepaid or gift credit card to pay your application fee.
The non-refundable application fee must be paid upon submitting an application for admission.
Fee type
Admission deposit
The undergraduate admission deposit is $250 for Canadian students; $5,000 for International students.
Payment options
Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted forms of payment for the undergraduate admission deposit. You can pay on goSFU under "My admission to SFU" and "view and pay my fees."
Graduate students can pay by credit card through their graduate student online application system, or use one of the other methods listed on this page. Please note that admission deposits may vary by graduate program.
Please note: The non-refundable admission deposit payment might not go into the term you intend to enrol in. This is because payments are credited according to the default term set up on the student information system, which only changes midway through the terms. However, your account will NOT be adversely affected by this. Once you enrol in classes, the credit will automatically move to the term in which you are enrolled.
How to pay your admission deposit
- Log in to your student account via go.sfu.ca and go to Campus Finances / Make a Payment by the deadline specified in your offer of admission letter.
- Credit card payments made via the web are processed immediately; if you pay by internet banking or by cheque, please allow at least two to three business days for your deposit to be processed before you enrol in classes. This deposit will be deducted from your total tuition; it's not an additional charge.
Note: This admission deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you have enrolled in courses and later decided to attend another educational institution or withdraw from SFU, please ensure you drop all the courses you have enrolled in as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will be responsible for any outstanding tuition and fees in your student account.