🔹 If I find my own work term, do I still have to pay Co-op tuition 🔹 Do I pay Co-op fees if I find my own job 🔹 Is Co-op free if I find my own placement 🔹 Can I skip tuition if I arrange my own work term 🔹 What happens to fees if I self-source a Co-op job

Yes — even if you find your own Co-op job, you’ll still need to pay tuition for the Co-op course.

Here’s why:

• 🎓 Each work term is treated like a credit-bearing course

• 🧭 You’ll still receive support, evaluation, and transcript recognition

• 💼 Whether the job is posted by Co-op or self-sourced, tuition applies

✅ Be sure to register your work term with the Co-op Office so it counts toward your academic record.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Self-sourced work term: A Co-op job you find on your own, outside the official postings

• Co-op tuition: The fee associated with registering your work term as an academic course

• Transcript recognition: Official documentation of your Co-op experience on your academic record

📎 Suggested Links:

• Co-op Program Overview

• Financial Services – Tuition & Fees

• Contact Career Services – CEL

📝 Special Notes:

• You must submit your self-sourced job for approval to ensure it meets Co-op standards

• International students should confirm how self-sourced jobs align with work permit requirements

• Your Co-op Coordinator can help you navigate the registration and approval process