What Students Should Look Out For
Canadian universities have seen a rise in tuition‑related scams targeting students. Scammers pose as intermediaries, promising reduced tuition rates if students pay them directly. Then stating they will “pay” the university, leaving victims stuck when the fraudulent payment is reversed.
In addition, phishing emails may impersonate school officials pressuring students to send tuition payments via Interac e‑Transfer to fraudulent accounts. These messages often threaten loss of course registration or restricted access to academic services if payments aren’t made immediately.
How to Protect Yourself
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Be cautious of anyone offering “discounted” tuition. USask has no affiliations with businesses or individuals that offer discounted tuition.
- Review all payment options on the Payment and Due dates page. If questions, contact Student Finance.
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Avoid giving personal or banking information to anyone claiming to “help” with tuition.
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If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Promises of reduced tuition in exchange for upfront payment are a major red flag.
If you receive an urgent or suspicious tuition message and suspect a scam, forward to
phishing@usask.ca.