Nunavut Financial Assistance for Students (FANS)

FANS provides comprehensive funding for Nunavut residents pursuing post-secondary education anywhere in Canada. The program is designed to address the unique challenges of northern students, including high travel costs and the need to relocate for most programs.

• Basic Grant: Covers tuition and mandatory fees at eligible Canadian post-secondary institutions
• Living Allowance: Monthly non-repayable stipend for housing, food, and personal expenses
• Travel Allowance: Return airfare between your Nunavut community and school — critical for remote communities
• Book and Supply Allowance: Covers textbooks and required course materials
• Remissible Loan: Forgiven dollar-for-dollar for each year you work in Nunavut after graduation

FANS is available to Nunavut residents attending designated post-secondary institutions in Canada.

• Nunavut resident (generally lived in Nunavut for at least 12 months before applying)
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Inuit beneficiary under the Nunavut Agreement
• Enrolled full-time at a designated post-secondary institution in Canada
• Maintaining satisfactory academic progress
• Inuit beneficiaries may access additional supports through Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI)

Practical advice for making the most of FANS and other opportunities:

• Apply early — FANS applications open in the spring and funding is allocated on a first-come basis
• Inuit beneficiaries under the Nunavut Agreement should also apply to NTI and regional Inuit organizations for additional funding
• The remissible loan is forgiven if you return to Nunavut — consider this when planning your career
• Even though Nunavut doesn't use Canada Student Grants, you can still apply for national scholarships (Schulich, Loran, Indspire)
• Contact your school's Indigenous student services office — many universities have additional supports for northern students