Hey everyone,
I’m looking to get a realistic picture of what a full year at uOttawa actually costs for a Quebec/Gatineau resident.
People keep telling me "you get a ton back on your taxes" as an out-of-province student living in Quebec, but that's super vague. I want to hear from people who have actually gone through it.
If you live in Gatineau and attend uOttawa, I'd really appreciate your insight:
- Tuition & Fees: How much out-of-province tuition markup do you actually pay per year compared to Ontario residents?
- Taxes & Refunds: How does the T2202/Relevé 8 work out at tax time when living in QC while studying in ON? Do you actually get cash back, or is it mostly non-refundable tax credits carried forward?
- AFE (Quebec Financial Aid): If you used AFE, how well did the loan/bursary calculation cover Ontario tuition rates?
- Bottom Line: Roughly what was your net out-of-pocket cost for 1 full academic year (tuition + mandatory fees - tax returns/aid)?
Thanks in advance for sharing your numbers!