Student Assistance for Part-Time studies

Loans and Grants from the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program

The federal government provides Student Assistance in the form of loans and grants to help part-time students from Nova Scotia access post-secondary education. This program has recently been enhanced to make studying while working more accessible than ever. Click here to view more information of particular interest to mature students.

What’s available to me?

  • You can borrow up to $10,000 in student loans from the Government of Canada.
  • Canada Student Grants for Part-Time Students:
    • The Grant for Part-Time Studies offers $1,800 per year for students for students with dependants.

How do I apply?

To apply for part-time funding click here to download the application.