Methods of payment

AU recommends paying your fees online. All fees are in Canadian dollars.

Full payment must accompany application forms, regardless of the registration method used. Requests with insufficient fees can't be processed until full payment is received.

1. Online payment

When you become a student or register for a course online through myAU, you can pay by debit card (Visa debit or MasterCard debit) or by credit card (MasterCard, Visa). Visit the Financial Services website for more information about the credit card convenience charge.

2. Credit Card

Please call 1-800-788-9041 and ask for Enrolment Services, to indicate that you wish to pay by credit card. You will receive a separate email notification from Athabasca University with a link to provide online credit card payment for this fee. This is a secure server, and you can pay using a Visa or Mastercard.

3. E-transfer (requires manual submission of printable application

When you register using printable forms, you can now pay by e-transfer directly to Athabasca University.

Step 1: email your printable form to enrol@athabascau.ca

Step 2: e-transfer funds to Athabasca University. This can be done by sending the e-transfer to finar@athabascau.ca with the following information in the message field:

• Your unique 7-digit Athabasca University student ID number (if a current student)
• Your full name (required in the event the e-transfer is coming from someone other than yourself, or if you have not yet completed your General Application form)
• Type of fee you are paying for (course fee, application fee, etc.)
• Course name and number you are paying for (if applicable)
• Email address and phone number (to contact you if necessary)

If you have questions, email finar@athabascau.ca for assistance.

3. Cheque or money order

If you wish to pay by cheque or money order, you must submit your application or course registration by mail. Returning students, please write your Student ID number on the cheque.

Undergraduate General Application Form

myAU (current students)

Information effective Sep. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025.