At the heart of our mission is a commitment to you, the students. Through the collection of membership fees, we empower your voice, advocate for your rights, and deliver quality services and programs that enrich your experience beyond the classroom. The authority granted to Saitsa by the Post-Secondary Learning Act enables us to fulfill our mandate of representation and service, ensuring that your contributions build a better student community

Your Fees At Work

Fees Are Divided into Three Funds

A full fee-paying member is assessed at $291 or $145.50 per semester. Students falling outside this classification will be assessed according to the SAIT fee table. Your student invoice will also show fees for your Student Dental Plan and your Student Health Plan; if you have comparable coverage then you are able to opt out of your Dental and Health plans and get reimbursed for those fees. Make sure to opt out by the deadline.

General Fund - $172

Established to be Saitsa’s operational fund. All of the business operations, administrative, and event expenditures of the Association are transacted through this fund. Operating funds are predominantly provided by student fees as determined by the Saitsa Board of Directors.Health and Dental Plan Fund ($330) SAIT collects these fees on behalf of the Association, and are deposited in the fund, from which all contributions are paid to the benefits provider to adjudicate health and dental claims for the students. Contributions paid to the benefits provider are adjusted based on actual usage of the plan and any surpluses or losses at the end of the fiscal year will be reflected in the Health and Dental Plan Fund.

Restricted SA Building Fund - $120

Established to accumulate funds to provide for the purchase or development of a student, non-academic building or space Students provide the direction for expenditures of the fund via a referendum process. Revenue is allocated from Student Fees as determined by the Saitsa Students Board of Directors.

Health and Dental Plan Fund - $330

SAIT collects these fees on behalf of the Association, and are deposited in the fund, from which all contributions are paid to the benefits provider to adjudicate health and dental claims for the students. Contributions paid to the benefits provider are adjusted based on actual usage of the plan and any surpluses or losses at the end of the fiscal year will be reflected in the Health and Dental Plan Fund.

Who Pays Saitsa Fees?

Most full and part-time students, apprentices, and some earned revenue students pay Saitsa membership fees. The actual fee assessment depends on the number of credit hours or apprentice weeks in which a student is enrolled.