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Co-op Fees

Co-op fees support the services and resources that help you prepare for, find and succeed in your work terms. Your fees contribute to services such as interview preparation, access to co-op job opportunities, interview coordination, resume and career advising, employer support and monitoring work terms to help ensure a safe and positive co-op experience. Use the tool below to find out which fees apply to you and explore other financial considerations, including loans and grants, scholarships, student health and dental plans and interest-free status.

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Co-op Fee Structure

$200

The application fee is a one-time non-refundable fee charged to your student account upon acceptance into the program.

$500

The work term fee is charged to your student account while you are on your work term. It is charged every 4 months of your work term.

Fees are subject to change with annual reviews.

Check the co-op fee for your program:

Continuation of Interest Free Status

As a co-op student, you are still considered full-time for OSAP purposes. If you have received OSAP funding previously, you may be eligible to apply for Continuation of Interest Free Status (CIFS).

We recommend you apply for interest free status as soon as your co-op course enrolment is added to your student account. Typically, we process your enrolment within the first 2 weeks on the term.

Scenario: Fall work term, winter study session

  • Nicole will be on a work term during the fall term and will return to full-time studies for the winter term.
  • At the beginning of the fall session, Nicole will complete a Continuation of Interest Free Status (CIFS) form to keep her loans in good standing while enrolled in the co-op/internship work term course.
  • Nicole will apply for OSAP for the winter session only (January to April)

Apply online via the OSAP website.

The average processing time is 1 – 3 weeks.

After you submit your CIFS application, your full-time status needs to be confirmed by York University. You will know this has been done when your status shows as “Eligible”. Once you see this status, we recommend you contact the NSLSC to discuss any outstanding interest and/or payments that may be required.

If you received out-of-province government loan, please contact your loan provider for details on how to maintain interest-free status. Please refer to any correspondence you have received from the Loan Centre.

  1. Log in to your OSAP account.
  2. On the Application page, click “Apply for interest-free status”.
  3. In the field asking for your program name, write “Co-op” or “Internship” (not your academic program)
  4. If a status is requested, indicate that Co-op/Internship is full-time
  5. Note that “study period” is your work term dates. For example, if you are on co-op for Fall, your study period is September – December

Your application must be received no later than 21 days before the end of the current term (i.e. Summer, Fall or Winter). Do not wait to submit your application until the deadline as you will be responsible to pay for any interest accrued.

Financial Considerations

To maintain your student health & dental plan coverage as while on a work term, students are responsible for ensuring they opt-in during the opt-in periods.

NOTE: Students should always check their Student Account Statement to confirm enrolment before seeking undergoing treatments or purchasing services and medications. Contact the Co-op team if you need a supporting letter to verify your active student status.

DEADLINES: Typically, the Fall deadlines are in the month of September to October and the Winter deadline is in the month of January to February.

If you have a scholarship, students may be able to defer it while you are on a work term.

Contact the Undergraduate Student Awards at bursary@yorku.ca for the process.

While you’re on a work term, you may NOT be eligible for grants and student loans as you are not taking courses towards your academic degree.

Contact the Co-op team via Group Drop-ins to discuss your options.

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