Province · Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Student Aid
Nova Scotia Student Assistance combines federal Canada Student Loans and Grants with provincial aid for Nova Scotia residents attending eligible post-secondary institutions. Nova Scotia also offers the University Student Bursary — a non-repayable grant for eligible students — and several other targeted funding programs.
Program: Nova Scotia Student Assistance
University Student Bursary: Non-repayable for NS students (amount varies)
Administered by: Government of Nova Scotia
Application portal: novascotia.ca/studentassistance
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Quick facts — Nova Scotia Student Aid
Program
Nova Scotia Student Assistance
University Student Bursary
Non-repayable for NS students (amount varies)
Administered by
Government of Nova Scotia
Application portal
novascotia.ca/studentassistance
Province
Nova Scotia
Last verified
March 2026
Nova Scotia University Student Bursary
The NS University Student Bursary is a non-repayable provincial bursary assessed through the student aid application.
- Non-repayable for eligible low-income NS residents
- Assessed through the NS Student Assistance application
- Stackable with federal Canada Student Grants
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Frequently asked questions
Apply at novascotia.ca/studentassistance. Federal and provincial components are assessed together.
Official source:
Nova Scotia Student Assistance
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Last verified: March 2026
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Always confirm details directly with the program provider before applying.
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