The Northern Star College Guidelines, Policies & Tuition
Fees
Our College is a federally certified school through Human Resources Development Canada; therefore you will receive annual tax receipts and if you are eligible can claim for tuition.
Course fees must be paid at the time of registration, with no student attending class without full payment or proper billing authorization.
- Cheques returned NSF are subject to a service charge.
- There is no refund given after the first day of class.
- We do not offer loans or bursaries. Students must pay as they go, but Northern Star class hours are very suitable to allow one to work while attending school.
Cancellation
The College reserves the right to cancel any class where staffing difficulties arise, or where the minimum enrollment is not realized. A full refund will be issued for canceled classes. Course dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Insurance Waivers
All students will be required to fill out annual waivers dismissing Northern Star as responsible for accidents or mishaps in class, or out on field trips and course activities.
Confidentiality
It is unprofessional and a violation of confidentiality to disclose anything that happens in class out of context. Materials of the college remain the property of the College and are shared as part of the course instruction.
These materials are meant for the enrolled student only, and any re-copying, in whole or in part of the written or taped material for gratis, or commercial gain is strictly forbidden. Any infraction will be subject to legal recourse, and of course, great karmic debt. Copyright of college material is taken seriously.
Academic Expectations
Plagiarism, cheating and misuse of confidential materials are an offense and may lead to rejection of submitted work, failing grade, suspension or expulsion, at the discretion of the College Council.
Participation
Students are expected to participate in classroom discussions, circles, and presentations.
Class Delivery
Most classes will be taught on zoom or online.
Aromatherapy, now renamed Practical Potions, is offered only in e-course style.
Boundaries
Students are expected to maintain respectful boundaries with teachers and fellow students. Bullying may be cause for dismissal.
Assignments
Completion of assignments in a timely manner, in the quality expected by the instructors, is mandatory for program completion. If you do not complete your assignments you will not receive your diploma or certificate at the time of graduation.
Cell Phones & Electronic Devices
No cell phones during class hours. If using computers or other electronic devices, please use only for class work.
Attendance
Due to the experiential nature of these programs attendance is necessary. If you need to miss a class, inform the instructor and arrange with another student to have notes or audio.
We start on time and ask you to arrive a few minutes early to prevent disruption of classes.