hi finance at
OCAD University
OCAD U has no cafeteria, no meal plan, and no residence, and its tuition deadlines come a day before classes start. This is what paying for an OCAD degree actually looks like: what OSAP covers, when the money is due, and where students live and eat around 100 McCaul Street.
$7,800 to $9,500
Domestic tuition per year
OCAD U's 2026-27 full-time undergraduate tuition: about $7,800 for BFA and BA programs and $9,500 for BDes, before laptop program and material fees.
Source$100
Late tuition fee
Non-refundable, on top of interest and a financial hold, if you miss the September 9 payment deadline.
Source$0
Free hot lunch twice a week
OCAD SU's Hot Lunch runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the SU pantry is free with no assessment.
SourceFall tuition and fees due
Payment goes through PayMyTuition. Miss it and a $100 non-refundable late fee, interest, and a financial hold follow, plus automatic enrolment in a payment plan.
Last day for a 100% refund
Drop a course after this date and you can still be on the hook for part or all of the tuition. It's the deadline students miss most often.
Last day to register for fall courses
After this date registration for the fall term closes for the year.
OSAP confirmation lands
OCAD U is notified of OSAP approval about a week before the payment deadline. Once the OSAP banner is on your account you don't pay or enrol in a plan, and you won't be dropped for non-payment.
Cheapest food at OCAD U: where art students actually eat
Eating near OCAD U for under $10. The free OCAD SU hot lunch, the Grange food court, Kensington Market, and Chinatown, all within a few blocks of campus.
Your first week at OCAD U: dates, deadlines, and money moves
OCAD U's Fall 2026 tuition is due September 9 and classes start September 10. The first-week dates, the add/drop deadlines, and the money moves that set up your term.
OCAD U student housing: no residence, so where do students live?
OCAD U has no on-campus residence. The partner residences near campus, what rooms cost downtown, and how to find a place as an OCAD student.
Hi Finance App
Your finances,
finally under control.
- Built-in budgeting & bank connection
- Grants, bursaries & scholarships
- Personalized advice, any time
- Built for Canadian students
Does OCAD University have residence?
No. OCAD U doesn't run any on-campus residence, but it recommends partner residences and co-ops near campus, including The Darcy, HOEM, Avant, Parkside, Neill-Wycik, and Campus Co-op. Most students live in shared apartments in Kensington Market, Chinatown, and the surrounding downtown neighbourhoods.
How much is tuition at OCAD U?
For 2026-27, full-time domestic undergraduates pay about $7,800 a year in BFA or BA programs and about $9,500 in BDes programs. Studio programs add laptop and material fees that vary by program, so check your program's estimate before you budget.
What happens if I miss the tuition deadline?
A $100 non-refundable late fee, interest on the balance, automatic enrolment in a payment plan, and a financial hold that blocks registration changes, official documents, and graduation. If you're on OSAP the banner protects you from all of it, so confirm your funding before September 9.
Is there a meal plan or cafeteria at OCAD U?
No, and that's usually a money-saver. OCAD SU runs a free Hot Lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a no-questions-asked Student Pantry, and campus is a five-minute walk from Kensington Market and Chinatown, two of the cheapest food areas in Toronto.
Can I split my tuition into payments?
Yes. OCAD U offers an optional payment plan with monthly instalments for a $50 non-refundable setup fee, arranged through the school. It's cheaper than the $100 late fee if you can't pay in one lump sum.
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
York University
Toronto, ON
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
Western University
London, ON
Queen's University
Kingston, ON
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
Centennial College
Toronto, ON
Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, ON
George Brown Polytechnic
Toronto, ON
Stay in the loop
Join thousands of students who are already getting smarter about their money.