Even if you’ve lived in Nova Scotia for more than a year, and even if you have a Nova Scotia driver’s licence, you may not be considered a Nova Scotia student for the purposes of the Nova Scotia Bursary Program.
🧾 Why You Might Not Qualify
To be considered a Nova Scotia student, you must have been living in Nova Scotia at the time you applied for admission to Acadia University.
- If you moved to Nova Scotia after applying to Acadia, you are not eligible for the bursary—even if you’ve lived here for a year or more.
- This rule applies even if you now have a Nova Scotia health card, driver’s licence, or mailing address.
📘 Helpful Definitions
- Nova Scotia student: A student who was living in Nova Scotia when they applied to a Nova Scotia university, or who receives a student loan from the province of Nova Scotia.
- Nova Scotia Bursary: A financial award for eligible Nova Scotia students attending a Nova Scotia university.
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📝 Special Notes
- Residency for the bursary is based on where you lived when you applied, not how long you’ve lived in Nova Scotia since then.
- If you believe there’s been a mistake, contact Student Accounts or the NS Student Assistance Office for clarification.