Tuition

14.01 (a) In each academic year, each member of the bargaining unit will contribute an amount of $500 towards the cost of tuition charged by Dalhousie University.

14.01 (b) Effective 01 July 2011, the cost of tuition charged by Dalhousie University shall be deemed to include only such fees for additional services or activities as were included in its Statement of Tuition Fees owing during the term of the expired Collective Agreement. Should Dalhousie University charge additional mandatory fees for additional services or activities, during the term of the renewal Collective Agreement, including but not limited to University sports facility fees, which had not been included in the Statement of Tuition Fees owing during the term of the expired Collective Agreement, the Employer shall reimburse each member of the bargaining unit for such additional mandatory fees. Optional fees for additional services or activities, such as access to University sports facilities, are the responsibility of the individual members of the bargaining unit who elect to participate in such services or activities.

14.02 The Employer and Dalhousie University agree that Residents are students for the purpose of receiving income tax credits available to students, subject to the Canada Revenue Agency Regulations.