What is the Nova Scotia Bursary Program?🔹 Do I have to apply for the NS bursary or is it automatic? 🔹 How much money do Nova Scotia students get from the bursary?

The Nova Scotia Bursary Program provides automatic financial support to eligible Nova Scotia students attending a Nova Scotia university, helping reduce tuition costs for both full-time and part-time learners.

The Nova Scotia Bursary Program is a financial award for Nova Scotia students studying at a Nova Scotia university. It helps reduce the cost of tuition for both full-time and part-time students.

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🎓 Who Is Eligible?

You may qualify if you:

• Are a Nova Scotia resident
• Are studying at a Nova Scotia university
• Are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Are studying full-time or part-time
• Are taking classes on campus, online, or in a co-op program

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💰 How Much Is the Bursary?

The amount depends on how your tuition is charged:

• Full-time students (9 or more credit hours per semester):

  • Receive $1,283 per year, split into $641.50 per term

• Part-time or per-course students:

  • Receive $128.30 per 3-credit-hour course

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📘 Helpful Definitions

• Credit hour: A unit that measures how much time you spend in class. Most courses are 3 credit hours.
• Full-time student: Enrolled in 9 or more credit hours in a semester.
• Co-op program: A program that includes work placements as part of your degree.

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🔗 Suggested Links

• Nova Scotia Student Bursary FAQ
• Student Accounts Email - student.accounts@acadiau.ca

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