To qualify for the Nova Scotia Bursary Program, you must be considered a Nova Scotia student. This is based on your residency status and student loan eligibility.
✅ You Are Considered a Nova Scotia Student If:
- You have a student loan from the province of Nova Scotia for your current program of study.
🧾 If You Do Not Have a Student Loan:
Your residency is based on your educational path:
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If you entered university right after high school:
- You are considered a resident of the province where you last attended high school.
- If that high school was in Nova Scotia, you are considered a Nova Scotia student.
- ❗ This does not apply to students on international study permits.
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If you did not enter university immediately after high school:
- You are considered a resident of the province where you lived when you applied to university.
- ❗ This also does not apply to students on international study permits or those receiving loans from another province.
🚫 Who Is Not Considered a Nova Scotia Student?
- Students on international study permits
- Students receiving student loans from another province
These students are not eligible for the Nova Scotia Bursary.
📘 Helpful Definitions
- Nova Scotia student: A student who meets the residency criteria to qualify for the Nova Scotia Bursary.
- International study permit: A visa that allows international students to study in Canada.
- Student loan: Financial assistance provided by a provincial or federal government to help pay for post-secondary education.
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📝 Special Notes
- If you’re unsure about your residency status or eligibility, contact Student Accounts or your provincial student loan office for clarification.