Admission Criteria

Each applicant who is applying for admission to the school is required to furnish the information necessary for the School record. Canadian and US students who are living abroad must provide proof of citizenship (photocopies of passport or birth certificate). Applicants must:

All requirements must be received by VMPS before an application is adjudicated. Each of the following must be submitted for adjudication to proceed:

Acting Applicants

Entrance to the Acting for the Screen program, in addition to the aforementioned requirements, will be by interview. A video audition is not necessary. For information or an appointment for your interview contact the VMPS Acting Program Manager.

International Applicants

International students must provide proof of English proficiency through either study in an English institution or an acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score. All the above documents must be provided in English. For further information important to international students please click here.

Application Assessment

The Registrar assesses each student’s application based on their ability to meet the following criteria:

Financial Information

Please note that International students pay fees in US currency. Canadian and US students pay fees in Canadian funds. All fees from International students must be paid a minimum of 30 days in advance of the start date of the class.

The application fee of $100.00 CAD is not included in the total fees required for each program of study.

Payments can be made by credit card (VISA, Master Card, AMEX), or by International Money Order.

VMPS reserves the right to adjust tuition fees as necessary. Fees stated are reflective of current programs only.

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Schedules of Payment

Students NOT Paying Tuition with Government Student Loans

Students who are paying their tuition fees privately or through a personal bank loan can make full payment in advance or may make 2 scheduled payments. Payment by cash, VISA, money order, bank draft, certified cheque, or personal cheque is accepted. Those paying their first payment by personal cheque must include a post-dated cheque for the second payment with their first payment. Payment can also be made by bank card or by credit card. The schedule of payment for students who are paying their tuition privately or through a personal loan (not student loan) is as follows:

• 1st Payment Due Date: May 10
  
• Final Payment Due Date: August 2

• 1st Payment Due Date: January 10
  
• Final Payment Due Date: April 2

PLEASE NOTE: Any payments remaining outstanding will result in the suspension of the student from classes until final payment is made.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: All fees from International students must be paid a minimum of 30 days in advance of the start date of the class.

Students Paying Tuition with Government Student Loans

Canada and Provincial student loans are available to Canadian Citizens and Landed Immigrants who qualify. Applications for BC residents are available from VMPS, the local student loans office or any Post Secondary Institution. Residents of other Canadian provinces must apply to their home province student loan office. For example, Ontario students should contact the Ontario Ministry of Education. The application process for Financial Assistance tends to be quite lengthy and somewhat involved, so students should apply as soon as possible.

Student Loan Process

The following is a guide for students who require student loans. It will help them ensure their loans are submitted allowing enough time to be processed before the program start date.

8-9 weeks in Advance Loan application forms must be picked up, filled out and sent in to the Student Loans Office no later than 8 weeks before the beginning of class. (This allows plenty of time for Student Loans to assess your application).

2-3 weeks in Advance You will be sent a confirmation letter from your Student Loan Office when you have been approved. We need a copy of this letter no later than 2 weeks before the beginning of class.

Beginning of School Term One week before classes begin, you will be given your actual student loan forms that must be taken to a Canada Post Office that is designated to handle student loans. To find out which designated Canada Post outlet is nearest you, CLICK HERE. If you have any questions, or encounter difficulties with your student loans office, please contact the VMPS accounting office immediately.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students not completing these forms, or neglecting to take them to the bank will not be allowed to attend any classes after the first complete week of school.

In the case of a Government Student Loan falling short of the total tuition payment, our accounting department would be happy to offer financial guidance. All monies MUST be PAID in FULL before any tickets, certificates, report cards or transcripts will be issued. International Students click here.

Refund Policy

International Students

A)    Student Authorization/ Student Visa Related Withdrawals

1) VMPS will retain the lesser of 25% of the total fees due under the contract to International students who:

(a) are denied authorization from Canadian Citizenship and Immigration

(b) do not receive authorization prior to the start of the program study, provided that

i) the student notifies VMPS of the circumstances in subsection 1 (a) or on or before the first day of a program of study is scheduled to begin. Should the student so fail to so advise the institution, the refund policy for international students (sections B and/or C below) will apply.

NOTE: No funds will be released until official documented proof issued by Canadian Citizenship and Immigration has been provided to VMPS.

B)    Non-Student Authorization Related Withdrawals

2) (a) If written notice of withdrawal is received by VMPS less than seven (7) calendar days after the contract is made and before the program starts, VMPS will retain the lesser of 25% of the total fees due under the contract or $400.

(b) Subject to subsection 2(a) if written notice is received by VMPS less than thirty (30) calendar days before the start of the program of study, VMPS will refund 60% of the total fees paid.

VMPS will retain 40% of the total fees paid.

(c) Subject to subsection 2(a), if written notice of withdrawal is received by VMPS thirty (30) calendar days or more before the start of the program of study, VMPS will refund 75% of the total fees paid.

VMPS will retain 25% of the total fees paid.

C) Refunds After the Program of Study Starts

(a) If written notice of withdrawal is received by VMPS, or a student is dismissed within 10% of the duration of the program of study, the institution will retain 50% of the total fees under the contract.

(b) If written notice of withdrawal is received by VMPS, or a student is dismissed within 11% and 30% of the duration of the program of study, the institution will retain 70% of the total fees under the contract.

(c) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after 30% of the program of study, there is no refund.

For refunds concerning institution closures please apply to the Executive Director of the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia.

Domestic Students

Refunds prior to the start of the program:

The 100.00 application fee is non-refundable.

1. If written notice of withdrawal is received by VMPS less than seven (7) calendar days after the contract is made, and before the commencement of the period of instruction specified in the contract, VMPS may retain the lesser of 10% of the total fees due under the contract, or $100.00.
2. Subject to (1), if written notice of withdrawal is received by VMPS thirty (30) calendar days or more before the commencement of the period of instruction specified in the contract, VMPS may retain the lesser of 10% of the total fees due under the contract, or $500.00.
3. Subject to (1), if written notice of withdrawal is received by VMPS less than thirty (30) calendar days before the commencement of the period of instruction specified in the contract, VMPS may retain the lesser of 20% of the total fees due under the contract, or $1000.00.

Refunds after the start of the program:

1.      If written notice of withdrawal is received or a student is dismissed within the first 10% of the period of instruction specified in the contract, VMPS may retain 30% of the funds due under the contract.

2.      If written notice of withdrawal is received or a student is dismissed after 10% and before 30% of the period of instruction specified in the contract, VMPS may retain 50% of the total fees due under the contract.

3.      If written notice of withdrawal is received or a student is dismissed after 30% of the period of instruction specified in the contract, no refund is provided.

For refunds concerning institution closures and significant changes to the program start date, content, or scheduling, please apply to the Executive Director of the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) of British Columbia.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is mandatory for all core courses and professional workshops. Unexcused absences are unacceptable. Students who are absent without reason for more than 10% of any core course will receive a failing grade in that course.