TA/RA Payment Plans

How does it work?

Compensation for research or teaching assistantships or sessional appointments can be used to pay your student fees by completing the promissory note.

Will the deduction be done from one pay to cover my fees?

No. The balance on your Quest account remaining after allowing for any other financial aid will be divided over the four months of the term and deducted in equal parts from each monthly pay during the term.

Is there a minimum amount that can be deducted to pay for my fees on Quest?

We do not allow any monthly deduction under $100.00 a month.

How do I know whether the TA/RA payment for my fees has been deducted?

You must check your payroll remittance advice monthly on Workday to ensure that the deduction has been taken.

Are there other deductions I should be aware of?

Approximately 10% of the value of the RA/TA or sessional funding you are expecting will be allocated for mandatory payroll deductions and will not be available to redirect to pay your fees.

What can I use as proof of funding for my promissory note?

If your RA/TA or sessional income is showing as Anticipated Aid on your student account, you do not need to upload proof of that funding when you complete the Promissory Note.  If it is not, you need to contact your department for a funding letter, confirming the amount of RA/TA or sessional funding you are entitled to during the term. Upload this document in Step 4 of the Promissory Note process.