Fees & Financial aid
Current fees for the Dental Hygiene program
- Academic Term 1 (pdf)
- Academic Term 2 (pdf)
- Academic Term 3 (pdf)
- Academic Term 4 (pdf)
- Academic Term 5 (pdf)
- Practicum (pdf)
Additional costs
- Application Fee: $35
- Commitment Fee Upon Offer of a Seat: $175
Failure to pay by the deadline will result in withdrawal from the program.
Note that a “Special Refund Policy” applies to this program.+ - Textbooks and Learning Packages (includes required texts only): $1,800
Textbooks and course materials are available at the Camosun Lansdowne Bookstore.
The text-book list is mailed out in your package in early July. - Expendable Supplies: $100
(Paper, binders, pens, photocopying, computer discs, etc.) - Locker rental & combination lock: Total: $50
$5 deposit for Lock (returned at end of rental period and deposit refunded
$5 rental per month; 8 months or more, get 1 month free - CPR Level C & Standard First Aid and Criminal Record Check: $185
[Pre-requisite documentation which must be presented to the program on the first day of class] - Uniforms: $200
2 sets of ‘scrubs’ and 1 lab jacket, 1 pair of rubber soled shoes, safety glasses.
(Waiting until after the orientation to purchase required attire is recommended. Some local suppliers may offer a reduced rate for Camosun Students.) - Instruments & Models of Teeth: $1,826.48
(includes instruments for both years, 2 cassettes, lab kits & ultrasonic inserts. Note: costs vary from year to year) - Examination/Professional Fees:
Canadian National Board Dental Hygiene Exam $500
(compulsory for licensure in BC & written in Spring of 2nd year)
American Board Exam ( optional ) $165 USD
(written in Spring of 2nd year) - Other Costs: $40
(name tag, College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia Registrant’s Handbook, dental conference registration ( Vancouver )) (note transportation & accommodation for conference vary and are not listed)
Costs External to the Program
Professional Fees:
College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia (CDHBC)
Initial Registration $430
CDHBC – Annual Registration $340
CDHBC – Application fee $50
CDHBC – (Solicitor General) Criminal Record Check $20
CDHBC – Passport Photo & Notarization re: documents $20 - $30
Financial aid
- Government Loans & Grants including Adult Basic Education and High Need Part-time Grants.
- Bursaries, Scholarships & Awards
For more information or questions visit Financial Aid & Awards or talk to a Financial Aid advisor at financialaid@camosun.bc.ca.