Enrolment Process for AC Online/On-Campus Programs and Courses

Eligibility

In accordance with Policy HR03: Tuition Assistance, Employees are invited to take courses at Algonquin College at a reduced rate of $20.00/course*. The costs of international fees are to be borne by the employee and are not eligible to be excluded under this policy. The College reserves the right to limit the number of policy participants in any given course. Employees may register for credit courses (leading to the completion of an approved certificate/diploma) or non-credit courses (stand-alone). Registration is subject to space availability in the course.

All permanent, full-time employees, full-time employees of the Students’ Association and retirees of the College are eligible. Currently employed regular part-time support staff and term-specific academic and administrative employees, who have a minimum six months’ accumulated employment within the past three years at the College, also qualify. Part-time employees must confirm their eligibility by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@algonquincollege.com to verify and authorize their length of employment before registering.

Note: Student employees, Support Staff casual employees, Support Staff with an end date, and contractors are not eligible to take courses at the employee rate. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@algonquincollege.com.

How to Register

Employees can register by contacting the Registrar’s Office at 613-727-0002 or by submitting a Case Form**.

*Additional fees can include a $50.00 administration fee for online courses, and any applicable material fees (such as books, course supplies etc.).
**You will need to use the Algonquin College network or VPN to access the Case Form.

Taxable Waiver Benefits Form

In accordance with the Canada Revenue Agency Income Tax Act, the College is required to ensure that the unpaid portion of the tuition cost for the course is included in the employee’s income as a taxable benefit. The College’s Finance Department (Payroll) will deduct the applicable taxes from the employee’s pay upon receipt of notice from the Registrar’s Office of the course enrollment. Exemptions from this requirement are any course(s) that assists in maintaining or upgrading employment-related skills and is therefore considered to benefit the College. In these cases, complete the Taxable Waiver Benefit Form. Once completed, submit to the Finance Office (Payroll).