Open ProvincesStudying in Nova Scotia: tuition, student aid and grants
What tuition costs in Nova Scotia, provincial student loans and grants with their amounts, and the federal Canada Student Grant.
Provincial student aid
Nova Scotia Student Assistance
One application for federal and Nova Scotia loans and grants.
| Amount | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Nova Scotia student loan, maximum | $200 / week of study |
| Grant at a Nova Scotia school | 40% of the Nova Scotia loan |
| Loan forgiveness, non-professional undergraduate degree | up to $20,400 |
- Undergraduate loan forgiveness covers Nova Scotia loans issued since August 1, 2015, for graduates of Nova Scotia programs; graduates are reviewed automatically.
- Certificates and diplomas: up to $4,680 forgiven per 39-week study period (loans since August 1, 2020).
How to get it: Apply online to Nova Scotia Student Assistance.
Federal help
The Canada Student Grant for full-time students gives up to $4,200 a year (up to $525 per month of study) until the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year, and you are assessed automatically when you apply for provincial aid. It is not available to students from Quebec, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut, which have their own programs. Canada.ca ↗
Plan your costs
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
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