Rates & Fees

Student rates and fees

Application Fee

A non-refundable $60 application fee is required when you submit your Residence application.

Important: Once you receive a Housing Offer, you have seven days to accept or decline it. If you do not respond within seven days, the offer will expire and your application will be cancelled. To be considered again, you will need to submit a new application and pay a new application fee.

How to pay

The application fee can be paid:

Confirmation Deposit

After you accept your Housing Offer, you must pay a $600 confirmation deposit to confirm your space in Residence.

The confirmation deposit is refundable if you are not admitted to Mount Royal University or when you move out, minus any outstanding cancellation fees, damage charges or cleaning charges.

If you already live in Residence and apply to return for an upcoming term, your confirmation deposit will carry forward.

When to pay

Your confirmation deposit must be received within 14 days of accepting your Housing Offer.

The deposit is required before a room can be assigned. Once you have been assigned a room, your space in Residence is guaranteed.

Room assignment priority is based on the date Residence Services receives your confirmation deposit, so we recommend paying it as soon as possible.

How to pay

Online
Credit card
Log in to www.mymru.ca.
Select the "Register & Pay" tab.
Under "Pay Deposits", click "Pay Residence Deposit".
Mail
Money order

Please include your full legal name and MRU Student ID with your Money Order.

Mail to:
Registrar's Office
Mount Royal University
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Please note that online or telephone banking payments are not accepted for confirmation deposits.

Housing fees

Living in Residence makes it easier to manage your housing costs while attending Mount Royal. One payment per term covers your accommodation and all utilities, including Wi-Fi, heat, water and electricity. Installment plans are also available.

Programming Fee

In addition to the housing rates listed above, there is a $55 Residence programming fee per term for Fall and Winter (subject to change).

Winter Closure Housing Fee

Academic Year residents who want to stay in Residence during the Winter Holiday Closure must apply and pay a $50 application fee. There is no additional charge to stay in Residence during the closure period.

When to pay

Residence fees are separate from tuition and are usually due before tuition.

Term Fee Deadline**
Academic Year — Fall August 15
Academic Year — Winter / Winter only December 1
Spring / Spring-Summer April 20
**If the deadline falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, payment is due the next business day.

If you apply after the fee deadline, your Residence fees are due one week from the date you receive your Assignment Letter, or the day before move-in, whichever comes first.

How to pay

Online
Credit card
Log in to www.mymru.ca.
Select "Register & Pay" tab.
Under "Pay Fees", click "Pay Now".
Online or telephone banking
Bill payment

Register at your financial institution to make online bill payments.
The payee is “Mount Royal University”. This may vary by banking institution.
Use your nine-digit MRU student ID number, starting with 201, as the account number.
Allow two business days for bank processing.

Student loan or scholarship

If you are receiving student loans or scholarships, Residence Services may defer your Residence fee payment until the second Residence fee deadline, which is the same as the tuition deadline.

The amount deferred cannot exceed the amount of funding available for the term after tuition has been deducted. Any remaining balance must be paid by the first Residence fee deadline.

You can view your detailed fee information in MyMRU account under Pay Fees.

If your student loan is from outside Alberta, Mount Royal’s Student Awards and Financial Aid office must have your approved loan amount on file before Residence Services can defer your payment.

See sample calculations here.
Installment plan

This option is only available if you pay the first installment by the fee deadline outlined above and if you have a contract for a minimum of a four-month term.

See the installment plan agreements for due dates and installment payment amounts. An installment plan agreement must be signed in person at the Residence Services Front Desk and witnessed by a staff member, on or before the move-in date.