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Tuition Sponsorship

Sponsorship update for Jan. 2026: A new invoice-based sponsorship process is being introduced. Please review the updated steps, deadlines and requirements before registering.

Sponsorship at TRU

TRU’s sponsorship model is designed around the needs of our students. Our goal is to provide clear support for current and future students as they complete their post-secondary studies.

Student involvement and transparency

Students are involved in the sponsorship process from the time of registration. All financial activity remains on the student account, giving students access to the information they need when working with their sponsors.

Because each sponsorship arrangement is unique, communication about what a sponsor will pay takes place directly between the sponsored student and their sponsor. Students can access their Course Registration Data Form (CRD) through myTRU, which outlines their financial activity each semester.

Student responsibility

Sponsored students are responsible for ensuring their student account remains in good standing at all times.

If tuition and/or fees are not paid in full by the sponsored student payment deadline, a financial hold will be placed on the account. If an account goes into arrears, students may make a payment to restore good standing and then request reimbursement from their sponsor.

Courses and services not eligible for sponsorship

TRU does not accept Tuition Sponsorship applications for courses that are less than two weeks in length. Courses with start and end dates within a two-week period must be paid in full before they begin. Someone other than the student may still pay these fees, but TRU will not record these as formal sponsorships.

Assessment Centre fees must also be prepaid before the service is provided.

Additional financial support

If a sponsor is not covering all expenses, students may explore additional financial assistance options available through TRU.

Learn more about the sponsorship process

For additional information and a detailed description of the sponsorship process, please review the following:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General

  1. What is changing in TRU’s sponsorship process?

    Beginning Jan. 2026, TRU will issue invoices directly to sponsors for sponsored tuition and fees. Students will no longer be responsible for sending their Course Registration Data Form to sponsors.

  2. Why is TRU making this change?

    The current process leads to missed information, inconsistent documentation, delayed payments and account holds. The new process improves communication, standardizes timelines and reduces confusion for students, sponsors and staff.

  3. When does the new process start?

    The new invoice-based process begins Jan. 2026 (winter 2026 semester).

  4. What happens for fall 2025 students?

    Fall 2025 students use the current process. Students must continue sending their registration and fee details to their sponsors.

Students

  1. Do I need to do anything differently?

    For fall 2025: No changes.

    For Jan. 2026 (winter 2026 semester) onward: TRU sends information directly to your sponsor, but you must still monitor your account and pay any amounts not covered by your sponsor.

  2. Will I still receive information about my fees?

    Yes. You will still receive details about your registration and account balance, and any charges not covered by sponsors must be paid according to payment deadlines.

  3. What if my sponsor does not pay on time?

    You are responsible for any unpaid balances. Check your account regularly through myTRU to stay in good standing.

  4. What if I take both Open Learning and on-campus courses?

    Your sponsor will receive two separate invoices—one from Open Learning and one from TRU on-campus.

  5. How do bookstore charges work for sponsored students and what deadlines should I be aware of?

    If your sponsor covers books or materials, eligible bookstore charges will be added directly to your student account. Bookstore purchasing deadlines are now being enforced each semester. After the deadline, purchases can no longer be charged to your sponsorship.

    Bookstore account closing dates:

    • Fall semester: Oct. 31
    • Winter semester: Feb. 28
    • Summer semester: June 30

    Students must make any eligible bookstore purchases before these dates to ensure charges are applied correctly.

Sponsors

  1. How will invoicing work?

    Beginning in Jan. 2026, TRU will send invoices directly to sponsors. The first invoice for winter 2026 tuition and fees will arrive in Feb. 2026.

  2. What information will be included on the invoice?

    Invoices will outline covered tuition and fees, timelines for payment and standardized documentation.

  3. Will sponsors still receive documents from students?

    From a finance perspective, no. Once the new process begins, TRU will send required invoices for payment directly to sponsors. If a sponsor requires transcripts or any additional information regarding a student, that information will still need to be provided by the student.

  4. How are sponsor contacts managed?

    The sponsor contact information provided on the sponsorship application forms will be used to keep TRU’s contact information up to date.

  5. Can sponsors opt out of direct invoicing?

    Yes. Sponsors may request to opt out. They need to email accountsreceivable@tru.ca for guidance.

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