APIRG: Alberta Public Interest Research Group

Opting out of the APIRG levy

The Alberta Public Interest Research Group (APIRG) is a student-run, student-funded, non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, advocacy, and action in the public interest. APIRG exists to provide students with resources to be active citizens.

Every year APIRG provides approximately $30,000 in direct grants, as well as in-kind services, support and training to student working groups, projects and events. We also maintain an office and resource centre, which is open to all APIRG members.

All of this is made possible by undergraduate students like you, who pay $3.06 (full time) or $1.52 (part time) per term to help students turn their ideas and projects into reality. This is collected as a portion of 'Student Fees' by the Student Union. The APIRG levy was instituted by the Student Union after a referendum in 2001.

To opt out of the APIRG dedicated fee, simply fill out a form and bring it to the APIRG office. You can also mail in your form.

Please note you won't be able to vote in APIRG's elections, participate on the board or access APIRG resources if you opt out.

Opt Out Instructions

1. The APIRG dedicated fee is $3.06 per term for full-time students and $1.52 per term for part-time students.

2. To have this fee refunded, you have two options.

• Download and fill out the Walk-in Form(pdf) and bring it to the APIRG office (North End of HUB Mall, next to stairwell 9111) along with your student ID card and timetable. Forms are also available in the office.
  
  
• Download and fill out the Mail-in Form(pdf)
  Forms must be accompanied by a Registration Certificate, which you can request (free of charge) online on Bear Tracks or in person at the Office of the Registrar. Print off your Registration Certificate and include that in your envelope.
  Instructions for how to do so are HERE

• Mail both the completed form and your Registation Certificate to APIRG, 9111 112th St., University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2C5
  

3. Both Walk-in and Mail-in Opt Out Forms also available at Information Services Desks (SUB, HUB, CAB), the SU Executive Offices (2-900 SUB) and the APIRG Office.

4. The opt out periods are Sept. 17 through Oct. 31 (fall term) and Jan. 17 through Feb. 28 (winter term). No refunds will be issued outside of these dates.
You will only be refunded for the current academic term.

• Fall Term Opt Outs
This form must be filled out between Sept. 17th and Oct. 31st and must be postmarked or brought in person no later than Oct. 31st.

• Winter Term Opt Outs
This form must be filled out in between Jan. 17th and Feb. 28th and must be postmarked or brought in person no later than Feb. 28th.

5. If you have mailed in your Opt-out form, a refund cheque will be mailed to the address you have provided within ten business days of the last date of the opt out period. (APIRG will pay for postage.)

6. If you choose to fill out the Walk-in Form and drop it off at the APIRG Office, along with your Student ID and timetable, a refund will be offered to you at that time, in cash.

 

For more information, email apirg@ualberta.ca
or phone 780-492-0614.

 

 

 

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