Accepted payment options
You can pay your tuition and fees in a variety of ways. Please review the full list of payment options and instructions below.
As of August 1, 2023, NAIT will no longer accept any form of in-person payment, including debit. Please refer to one of our other payment options listed below.
PayMyTuition
NAIT has partnered with PayMyTuition for domestic and international tuition payment options. Using PayMyTuition, you can make fast, simple and cost-effective tuition and fee payments.
Payments from within Canada
In your MyNAIT portal you can access PayMyTuition to pay your tuition and fees from any Canadian bank. Please refer to the table below for a list of payment options and when you can expect to see your payment reflected in MyNAIT:
Payment method |
Estimated time for payment confirmation |
Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)* |
Immediately |
Visa debit and MasterCard debit* |
Immediately |
Online bill payment |
3-4 business days |
Interac e-transfers |
1 business day |
*A 2.5% non-refundable convenience fee will be added to all credit card (Visa, Mastercard), Visa debit or MasterCard debit payments. The non-refundable convenience fee for American Express is 3.75%. A convenience fee may be refunded in certain circumstances, learn more
Download PayMyTuition within Canada step-by-step instructions (PDF 164 KB)
How to pay from within Canada
1. Log into your MyNAIT portal
2. Select the Open Self Service button, and click on the Financial Account tile.
3. Select the Charge Details/Make a Payment from the side navigation.
4. Review charges and click the Pay through a Canadian financial institution button to be redirected to PayMyTuition, your secure payment portal.
5. Review the payment options and select your preferred payment method. Follow the instructions to process your payment
Payments will be reflected on your student account within 24-72 hours after you have initiated your payment.
Payment tips:
- You can receive email confirmations or SMS alerts from PayMyTuition when your payment has been processed. If there is further action to be made on your payment, you will also receive notifications noting next steps with PayMyTuition.
- You may want to save a copy of the payment at the time of payment. NAIT cannot access or print this receipt for you.
Apprentices
Once you've selected your class online through MyTradeSecrets:
- Select the Pay Fees Now button.
- You will be redirected to the PayMyTuition secure payment portal.
- Review the payment options and select your preferred payment method. Follow the instructions to process your payment.
- While you will be emailed a payment confirmation, you may want to save a copy of the payment at the time of payment for your records.
Payments from outside of Canada
If you are an international student, you can pay your tuition and fees from any bank, in any country, in any currency at a better rate than bank exchange rates. International payment options include:
Payment method |
Estimated time for payment confirmation |
Bank transfers |
2-10 business days** |
Debit and Credit cards in your home currency |
2-3 business days |
eWallet payments |
2-3 business days |
Plus, other local options (if available) |
2-3 business days |
**Anticipated timelines vary depending on the country.
How to make an international payment
- Log into your MyNAIT portal.
- Select the Open Self Service button and click on the Financial Account tile.
- Select Charge Details/Make a Payment tab from the side navigation.
- Review charges and click the Pay through a financial institution outside of Canada button to be redirected to PayMyTuition, your secure payment portal.
Payments can take up to 5 business days to be applied in your student account, depending on the payment option selected.
Step-by-step payment instructions (translated PDFs)
To support you with using PayMyTuition, you can download these helpful step-by-step PDF instructions, translated into 16 languages:
Additional information about PayMyTuition:
Need support with PayMyTuition?
Connect with PayMyTuition directly by calling 1.855.663.6839 (toll-free) or through one of their local country contact numbers. You can also reach PayMyTuition Support at support@paymytuition.com or through their support page.
No matter what time zone you are in, you will have a dedicated customer support team available to you through live chat, email, and phone to answer any of your questions and help you make your payment.
Terms of Use: Please note that NAIT has partnered with a third-party service provider, PayMyTuition, to process tuition and fee payments. As such, NAIT does not own or control the operations of PayMyTuition. Students who use PayMyTuition will be subject to PayMyTuition’s terms and conditions, including any applicable service fees that may be charged.