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All incoming students are required to submit a $400 non-refundable tuition deposit upon accepting an offer of admission.  

The tuition deposit must be paid in full to secure your enrolment in the GDipICL program for the upcoming term.  

The tuition deposit will be applied to your student account and towards your tuition fees. Confirmation of your deposit will appear in your SOLUS account, and the amount will be applied to your first term tuition payment. Details on how to make payments can be found on the Office of the University Registrar’s website.

Details regarding fees may be found on the Office of the University Registrar's website. 

Queen's offers two ways to pay tuition:

Option 1: Term fees paid in full at the start of the term.

Option 2: Once accepted to the program, students can visit SOLUS (Queen's course selection and planning platform) to enroll in Queen's Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PPL).

The PPL is a payment program open to eligible graduate students only, who have NO DEBT from a prior Academic Year. There is no fee, or extra charge, to join the payment plan.

The PPL can also be used for part-time studies, with payment for tuition spread out over the term and pro-rated according to the total fees for classes taken that term (please see the course fee schedule above).

For details about the PPL please visit Queen's Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PPL). 

This program is not eligible for government student financial aid programs, such as provincial or territorial student loan and grant programs (e.g. OSAP in Ontario).  However, you may be eligible for other government programs that fund post-secondary upgrading and skills training.

You are encouraged to work with an employment agency in your province, territory, or country to learn more.  The information below should help get you started:

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)

GDipICL students, who live in Ontario and are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, may be eligible to apply for the Better Jobs Ontario job grant to help fund their tuition.  Eligibility details are available on the Better Jobs Ontario website; review the criteria carefully to see of you qualify before applying.  

Contact an employment agency to assist in processing your Better Jobs Ontario application.  You must have a GDipICL offer of admission before you begin the funding application.  It may take several weeks, so plan ahead and apply early.  

Additional funding options are available through the Government of Canada Grants and Funding database here.  Further information on student aid and education planning assistance can also be found here.  

NOTE: The GDipICL Admissions team cannot assist with any part of your funding application.  Direct all questions to your employment agency or funding coordinator.   

GDipICL students and their employers may be eligible for federal funding opportunities to cover a significant portion of program tuition.  If your province or territory is not listed below, visit the Government of Canada – Employment and Social Development Canada website to review their funding opportunity database here.  

ONTARIO – Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)

Employers in Ontario may receive tuition support for their employees through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. This grant helps both employees and organizations build capacity in areas of growing need. Employers with fewer than 100 employees may qualify for substantial funding assistance. For more information, review the Canada-Ontario Job Grant Employer Overview here.

ALBERTA – Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)

The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant supports employers in funding training opportunities for employees, with grants of up to $10,000. For details, consult the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant Application Guidelines here.    

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – Canada-Northwest Territories Job Grant

Employers in the Northwest Territories can access up to $10,000 for employee training through the Canada-Northwest Territories Job Grant. For more information, refer to the Government of Northwest Territories Employer Information Brochure here.  

Employers are encouraged to explore all available options to support their employees’ training and education.    

Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law Bursary

The Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law (GDipICL) Bursary is awarded to a very limited number of incoming full-time students on the basis of demonstrated financial need.  Qualified bursary recipients are eligible to receive up to 50% of total program tuition to support your financial responsibilities when entering the GDipICL program.  The number of bursaries granted per admission cycle is limited, and not all applicants applying for this bursary will be granted bursary consideration.  We strongly recommend that prospective students seek out external tuition financing opportunities, in addition to applying for the GDipICL Bursary.

If you plan to apply for the GDipICL Bursary, please note the application deadlines published below.  Applicants do not require an admission decision to apply, but a completed bursary application, submitted by the bursary deadline, is required to be considered.  The GDipICL Bursary is managed solely by the Queen's University Student Awards department. 

Please visit the following link for the online bursary form and submission information: Queen’s Bursary Forms

The deadline to apply for the GDipICL Bursary is:

• September admission cycle: April 15
• January admission cycle: August 15

Windmill Microlending career development loans

The Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law program has partnered with Windmill Microlending, a national not-for-profit organization, to offer new Canadians low-interest loans to help pay for the cost of accreditation, training and professional development. To be eligible for a Windmill loan, you must be an immigrant with one year of work experience or post-secondary education. You must also be living in Canada on a permanent status (see Windmill’s FAQ section for eligibility). Windmill’s mission is to empower skilled immigrants to achieve economic prosperity by providing microloans and support. Read more on their website, HERE.

Benefits include:  

• Fixed 6.2% low-interest rate (see website for most up to date rate and terms)
• Loans up to $15,000
• No loan processing fees
• Loan can be used to fund your "Career Success Plan"  (see FAQ)
• Windmill provides additional services, including career coaching, financial planning support, mentorships, educational resource supports and more

Quick guide to Windmill Microlending  

Apply for a loan here

Contact:

Windmill Microlending 
info@teamwindmill.org 
Suite 300, 165 Avenue Rd. Toronto Ont. M5R 3S4  

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Lines of Credit

Queen's Law has partnered with RBC to offer a student line of credit tailored to your needs, for both full-time and part-time studies (subject to credit approval). Any student interested in access the RBC line of credit must reach out to one of the contacts listed below.  They are familiar with our program and will determine your eligibility and financial needs.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only. Acceptance to the program does not guarantee or imply qualification for financing.

Learn More about the RBC Student Line of Credit Information For Graduate Diploma in Immigration & Citizenship Law At Queen’s University.

Benefits include:

• Preferential pricing (Prime + 1%)
• Interest-only payments during enrolment and 24-month grace period
• Student is primary borrower; Please note: a co-signer is often required for approval
• Opportunity to establish credit rating and develop an independent relationship with a financial institution

Contact:

RBC Royal Bank 
65 Princess St. Kingston, Ont. K7L 1A6 
523 Gardiner’s Rd. Kingston, Ont.  K7M 3Y3

Matthew Morse 
matthew.morse@rbc.com

Flora Paiker 
Farrukhzad.paiker@rbc.com 

Confirmation of Academic Standing or Enrolment is required to release RESP funds. Queen’s students can utilize the Verification of Enrolment (VoE) for this process.  A VoE is a snapshot of your current or past registration status at Queen’s and confirms:

• Your program of study,
• The number of credit units you have successfully completed,
• The number of credit units you are/were enrolled in for the academic period,
• The start and end dates of your academic period.

To access RESP funds each term, students must:

1. Pay their tuition deposit.
2. Access your Verification of Enrolment form via your SOLUS student information centre.  You can use the following video to learn how to access your VoE.
3. Contact your financial provider and learn about RESP requirements.
4. Utilizing your RESP funds, pay the balance of tuition fees before registering for courses.

For further information on VoEs, please visit the Registrar & Financial Aid Services Forms webpage or contact forms.requests@queensu.ca  

Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC-ACCPI) Award of Academic Excellence

Awarded based on academic excellence to students graduating from the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law. The value of the award is $1,700 awarded to 4 students annually.

Officio, Immigration Software – Ethics & Professionalism Scholarship 

Awarded based on academic excellence in the Ethics and Professional Responsibility course to students graduating with a Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law. The value of the award is $1,500 awarded to 2 students annually.

Legal Professionals Education Network – Legal Professionals Education Network Scholarship

Awarded based on academic excellence in the Foundations of Canadian Immigration Law course to students graduating from the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law.  The value of the award is $1,250 awarded to 2 students annually.

Please Note: Awards are for in-program students only and do not require an application.

Full-Time and Part-Time study plan options are available each term.

All full-time and part-time students are required to take ICL 810 Foundations of Canadian Immigration Law in the first term; followed by ICL 820 Ethics and Professional Responsibility in the first or second term. For all students, regardless of study status, ICL 890 Immigration Practice Management, is the final course completed in the GDipICL. 

The minimum passing grade in Graduate Studies is a B- (70-72.9%) in each ICL course. See here.  

A student may request one inactive status in order to discontinue studies temporarily for personal or other reasons for one term, without prejudice to their academic standing. The one term limit does not apply in the case of students approved for maternity, parental, medical, compassionate, or gender affirmation leaves of absences.   

A student may also request a change of study status from full-time to part-time or part-time to full-time depending on approved sequencing of the courses and course availability.  

For more information,  please refer to section 3.3.1 of the GDipICL Handbook of Academic Regulations here.

Full-Time Study - 12 months

3 is the maximum number of courses a student may take per term under the full-time (12-month) study plan.

Full-time students are required to take the following three courses in the first term: ICL 810, ICL 820, and ICL 830; the following three courses in the second term: ICL 840, ICL 850, ICL 860; and the following three courses in the third term: ICL 870, ICL 880, and ICL 890.

Part-Time Study - 24 months