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MEMBERSHIP FEES
The Students’ Association levies a fee for all active members. Membership fees are collected from both full- and part-time students on a per semester basis. SAMRU has a fee collection agreement with MRU.
Students' Association fees go toward operating the student centre and the businesses and student services that exist to enhance students' lives in a meaningful way, to serve students and to help them succeed.
Students’ Association Fees 2009-10
All students Association Fees are collected by Mount Royal University on behalf of the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU). Any questions on any of these fees should be directed to the SAMRU in the Wyckham House student centre located in Z201.
Students’ Association General & Operating Fee
($42.41PT/ $88.69FT)
Monies from this fee subsidize in part the operating and capital costs of the Students' Association. Revenue from SA businesses and programming also contribute to the cost of running the SA services. Fees are set and managed by Students' Council.
Students’ interests are represented on several university committees including the Board of Governors, Academic Council and its subcommittees, Tuition Consultation Committee, Budget Advisory Committee and Appeal and Grievance committees. Students’ Association representatives currently serve on over 50 College committees ensuring that the student voice is heard in decision-making.
Student representation also extends to the provincial and federal level where post-secondary funding originates and is allocated. The Students’ Association is a member of the Alberta Student Executive Council (ASEC) and the Canadian Alliance of Students’ Associations (CASA) and meets regularly with key political figures to lobby on behalf of student interests.
Students’ Association Scholarship Fee
($3.00)
Monies from this fee are placed into a separate scholarship and bursary fund for Mount Royal students. Approximately 50% of the fees collected are invested into a scholarship and bursary reserve that will be used to fund future scholarships and bursaries.
Students’ Association Capital Campaign Fee
($19.16PT/ $35.93FT)
Monies from this levy are used for building repairs and maintenance and capital purchases. Monies collected through this fee are placed in a separate bank account used solely for major building enhancements.
Health & Dental Fee
($96.00FT)
This fee is collected on behalf of the Canadian Student Health Network each semester from full-time students only. Students covered by an existing, comparable health plan may choose to opt-out of this fee. These funds are used to provide students with a twelve-month comprehensive health and dental insurance plan that supplements provincial health care.
