{"id":65482,"date":"2024-01-06T09:44:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T09:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/courses24.co.za?p=65482"},"modified":"2024-01-06T09:44:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T09:44:08","slug":"how-much-does-residence-cost-at-university-of-toronto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/how-much-does-residence-cost-at-university-of-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does residence cost at University of Toronto?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3625293876\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>The cost of residence at the <a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/university-of-toronto\/\">University of Toronto <\/a>in Canada varies depending on the residence hall, room type, and meal plan. For this academic year, residence fees range from <strong>$12,145 to $35,205<\/strong> for undergraduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harmony Commons room and 5-Day&nbsp;Meal Plan Fees<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Room Fee<\/th><th>5-Day Meal Plan<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single&nbsp;<\/td><td>$13,000<\/td><td>$5,795<\/td><td>$18,795<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double<\/td><td>$11,760<\/td><td>$5,795<\/td><td>$17,555<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Super Single<\/td><td>$14,960<\/td><td>$5,795<\/td><td>$20,755<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harmony Commons room and 7-Day&nbsp;Meal Plan Fees<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Room Fee<\/th><th>7-Day Meal Plan<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single&nbsp;<\/td><td>$13,000<\/td><td>$6,095<\/td><td>$19,095<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double<\/td><td>$11,760<\/td><td>$6,095<\/td><td>$17,855<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Super Single<\/td><td>$14,960<\/td><td>$6,095<\/td><td>$21,055<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Townhouse and 5-Day&nbsp;Meal Plan Fees&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Room Fee<\/th><th>5-Day Meal Plan<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single (Standard)<\/td><td>$10,771<\/td><td>$5,795<\/td><td>$16,471<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single (small)<\/td><td>$9,700<\/td><td>$5,795<\/td><td>$15,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double (Upper Level)<\/td><td>$8,322<\/td><td>$5,795<\/td><td>$14,022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double (Lower Level)<\/td><td>$7,490<\/td><td>$5,795<\/td><td>$13,190<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Townhouse and 7-Day&nbsp;Meal Plan Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Room Fee<\/th><th>7-Day Meal Plan<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single (Standard)<\/td><td>$10,771<\/td><td>$6,095<\/td><td>$16,866<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single (small)<\/td><td>$9,700<\/td><td>$6,095<\/td><td>$15,795<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double (Upper Level)<\/td><td>$8,322<\/td><td>$6,095<\/td><td>$14,417<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double (Lower Level)<\/td><td>$7,490<\/td><td>$6,095<\/td><td>$13,585<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a breakdown of the percentage of each room type of First Year rooms at UTSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* There is high demand for private washroom, single bedroom, and lowest cost rooms<br \/>* There is a high percentage of shared bedrooms. Students should be open to the experience of sharing a bedroom with a roommate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utsc.utoronto.ca\/residences\/sites\/utsc.utoronto.ca.residences\/files\/images\/1st%20Yr.%20Room%20Inventory%20Pie%20Chart%202023-2024.png\" alt=\"First Year residence room types pie chart\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upper Year Undergraduate Residence Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Townhouse Fall and Winter Session Fees<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Fall&nbsp;<\/th><th>Winter<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single (Standard)<\/td><td>$5,385.50<\/td><td>$5,385.50<\/td><td>$10,771<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single (small)<\/td><td>$4,850<\/td><td>$4,850<\/td><td>$9,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double (Upper Level)<\/td><td>$4,161<\/td><td>$4,161<\/td><td>$8,322<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Townhouse Fall Session Fees<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Fall&nbsp;<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single (Standard)<\/td><td>$5,385.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single (small)<\/td><td>$4,850<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double (Upper Level)<\/td><td>$4,161<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Townhouse Winter Session Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Winter<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single (Standard)<\/td><td>$5,385.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single (small)<\/td><td>$4,850<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double (Upper Level)<\/td><td>$4,161<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<strong>Apartment Fall and Winter Session Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Fall&nbsp;<\/th><th>Winter<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single<\/td><td>$5,965<\/td><td>$5,965<\/td><td>$11,931<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apartment Fall Session Fees<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Fall&nbsp;<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single<\/td><td>$5,965<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apartment Winter Session Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Winter<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Fees&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Townhouse Fall and Winter Session Fees<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Room Type<\/th><th>Fall&nbsp;<\/th><th>Winter<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single (Standard)<\/td><td>$5,385.50<\/td><td>$5,385.50<\/td><td>$10,771<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single (small)<\/td><td>$4,850<\/td><td>$4,850<\/td><td>$9,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double (Upper Level)<\/td><td>$4,161<\/td><td>$4,161<\/td><td>$8,322<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meal plans are optional, but most students choose to purchase one. Meal plans range in price from <strong>$3,500 to $5,000<\/strong> per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to residence fees, students also need to pay for other expenses such as textbooks, transportation, and personal expenses<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-948188244\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2328116666\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-819050523\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain 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to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cost of residence at the University of Toronto in Canada varies depending on the residence hall, room type, and meal plan. For this academic year, residence fees range from $12,145 to $35,205 for undergraduate students. 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