In reply to David Wong.

Thanks for your inquiry, David. Answers, details and links that may help with your inquiry are below.

1 On line materials charge (rental charges)
I'm sorry, I'm not quite sure precisely which rental charge you're referring to here. Online costs are rising with the increase in technological improvements needed to enhance the online experience. Please feel free to provide a link to the fee or a further explanation.

2 Tuitions cost. ( Online)
First and foremost, UFV remains dedicated to providing you with a quality educational experience regardless of delivery method or model.
Tuition:
• Tuition provides resources that ensure UFV is able to continue teaching and offering support services to you and to other students.
• Delivering courses online instead of in a classroom will unfortunately not reduce costs. The shift to online and, in some cases, hybrid course delivery, means UFV is making investments in technology and training to support web-based/online learning. These include:
o Hiring additional learning strategists to support faculty in moving courses online.
o Investing heavily in technology. We have focused on securing virtual meeting tools, remote access to UFV computer labs, additional add-ins to enhance Blackboard online, and other important virtual learning and collaboration tools.
o UFV has ensured online access to key learning supports for students, such as tutoring through the Academic Success Centre and access to learning materials, librarians, and support services including counselling, financial aid, and more.
3 UVF health care charges on top of Povincial
Health Care.
This is a Student Union Society fee that helps people without medical coverage obtain dental and medical coverage for themselves and their families. If you have existing health and dental insurance it may be possible to opt out of this plan. For more information, contact studentcare.net/works at 1-866-358-4437 or visit ihaveaplan.ca.

Here is a full list of the measures we are taking and more explanation around fees and tuition. https://ufv.ca/coronavirus/students/money-matters/
If you’re worried about covering tuition, or meeting financial obligations, we encourage you to look at the financial aid available here. https://www.ufv.ca/fineaid/