Financial Information
It is necessary to become an OSA member before taking courses. You can purchase an annual membership for only $30 (plus tax) and it is valid for the entire family. Students must pay a minimum of one half the course fees for the term plus membership at the time of registration. The remainder of the fees is due and payable before courses commence in the form of post-dated cheques.
Any other financial arrangements must be made at the time of the prospective student’s interview. Application forms for the OSA financial plan will be discussed at that time. Students are encouraged to apply at least two months prior to registration.
The Ottawa School of Art accepts cash, cheques, VISA or MasterCard credit cards and INTERAC bank debit cards. Registration may be made in person or by telephone (VISA or MasterCard only).
NOTE: There is a 2.5% surcharge on all credit card transactions.
NOTE: There is a $25 administration charge on all NSF cheques.
Full time students will receive a tax receipt from the school.
International Students’ Financial Information here
New prices of tuition effective June 27, 2023.
Prospective students pay a one-time Application Fee of $50 (plus tax) at the time of their interview.
All students are required to become members of the Ottawa School of Art. The Individual Membership fee of $30 (plus tax) is valid for one year from the date of issue. Application and membership fees are not refundable. Each year your membership must be renewed.
Tuition is currently $400 per course, per term. The cost of a third year mentorship is $425 per term, and graduation review is $125 in third year, tax is not applicable to these fees.
Year of Study
Tuition for a Standard Year
First Year of Fine Arts Diploma Program or The Portfolio Certificate
Domestic -$4000.00 International -$5500.00
Second Year of Fine Arts Diploma Program
Domestic -$4000.00 International -$5500.00
Third Year of Fine Arts Diploma Program
Domestic - $4175.00 International - $5675.00
Official Transcripts
Transcripts can be mailed directly to the institutions of your choice by filling out the form and paying the fee. It may take between one and three days to process, depending upon the number of requests.
