News Date: Jul 30, 2010
Kwantlen Polytechnic University's student union is considering legal action against the institution after Kwantlen announced it would no longer accept credit cards for tuition payments from domestic students. Some students say the payment restriction puts them in a bind, and, in some cases, unable to continue their studies at Kwantlen. The student union's director of academic affairs is planning to meet with Kwantlen administration to get the problem sorted out. He has taken the issue to a lawyer, who told him the new payment rules violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the BC Human Rights Code because international students will still be allowed to pay their tuition by credit card. The student union executive says he would rather negotiate than litigate, but would take the matter to court if the issue is not resolved. Surrey Leader