Learning Essentials Cost Reimbursement Program

The CCSAI Learning Essential Cost Reimbursement program helps increase the affordability of attending Centennial College.

Fall Semester Applications Open September 9, 2024 at 9:00 am!

Key Points

  • Available each semester, Fall, Winter and Summer
  • Only mandatory learning essentials are eligible for reimbursement
  • Items must be above and beyond tuition and textbooks
  • Student must submit via the form found on this webpage, identify their specific needs and include all required documentation
  • Funds will be dispersed via random draw among all eligible applicants
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Reimbursement of mandatory learning essentials is provided at 50% of the reasonable customary purchase cost to a maximum of $100 per student.

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Applicants may only submit one application per semeters, must be currently enrolled in a Centennial College program, have paid the CCSAI Academic Support Fee for the semester in which the reimbursement request has made

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Students may receive reimbursement up to a maximum of two semesters within an academic year between September and April.

Ensure you have the following items for your application to be eligible for reimbursement.

Proof of Purchase

✓ Valid proof of purchase would be an invoice or receipt showing the transaction. Screenshots of bank statements, or photos of the item are not considered valid proof of purchase.

Note: Private sale purchases are not eligible for reimbursement.

Proof of Necessity

✓ Provide proof that the purchased item is a program requirement beyond tuition and textbooks. This could be a copy of your course outline or a screenshot of messages received from your program outlining the requirement to purchase the items you are seeking reimbursement for.

Applications For This Academic Semester Open

September 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST

Deadline to Apply

November 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST 

Recipients will be drawn at random from among the eligible applications each semester, within five (5) business days of the deadline. All reimbursements will be made directly to individual student MyCard accounts.

See complete rules, regulations and terms of service for the Learning Essentials Cost Reimbursement Program.

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Please use the program name found here
Valid proof of purchase would be an invoice or receipt showing the transaction. Without valid proof of purchase your submission will be ineligible for reimbursement. If you experience any issues uploading your document, you're welcome to email your files to [email protected].
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    This is a receipt or Invoice clearly showing the date of purchase, the student’s name where applicable, and the name of the item purchased. The date must be visible on the receipt to prove that the item was purchased within the semester of the reimbursement request. Items purchased through private sale are not eligible for reimbursement. Bank statements are not considered valid proof of purchase.
    Share any additional information about your purchase such as the date of purchase, item name, item description, etc.
    Please upload a copy of your course outline or screenshot of messages received from your program outlining the requirement to purchase the items you are seeking reimbursement for. If you experience any issues uploading your document, you're welcome to email your files to [email protected].
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    Max. file size: 128 MB.
      To be eligible for reimbursement you must show proof that the purchase item is a requirement for your program. This is a document i.e course outline, emails, or screenshot of posts made by the professors on ecenetennial course shell. The more information that is included in the document/ screenshot the easier it is to prove that the item is indeed a necessity. Without proof of necessity your submission will be ineligible for reimbursements.