Students Fees & Financials
Understanding Your Student Fees
As your Students' Association at SAIT, we work to enhance your educational experience through advocacy, services, and programs. The Post-Secondary Learning Act authorizes Saitsa to collect membership fees to fulfill our mandate of representing and serving students.
Membership Fees
Your Saitsa membership fee is calculated at $16.23 per credit, up to a maximum of $146 per semester (9 credits).
These fees support two core functions: our General Operations Fund enables us to provide student services, run events, advocate for your rights, and handle administrative operations.
The SA Restricted Building Fund is dedicated to future development of student spaces and facilities. While you see one combined fee on your account, we manage these funds separately to ensure responsible stewardship of your contributions.
Health & Dental Coverage
The third essential function of our fee structure is comprehensive health and dental coverage. Full-time domestic students, international students, and apprentices are automatically enrolled in the Saitsa Health and Dental Plan each semester:
Health Coverage: $91 per semester
Dental Coverage: $84 per semester
SAIT collects these fees on behalf of Saitsa and transfers them to our benefits provider to process your claims. The plan's costs are adjusted annually based on student usage to ensure sustainable coverage for our members.
Learn more about the Saitsa Health & Dental Plan at Saitsa.com/Benefits
Fee Collection and Your SAIT Account
Please be aware that SAIT manages the collection of all Saitsa fees and includes them as part of your overall student account. For detailed information about how fees appear on your account and payment processes, please visit SAIT's Tuition and Fees page at www.sait.ca/tuition-and-financial-aid/tuition-and-fees.