Student Assistance for Part-Time studies

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.

• The Government pays the interest on part-time student loans while in-study.
• The income eligibility thresholds for part-time student loans and grants have been increased so more Canadians with dependants can attend college, university or trade school while working.
  
• The maximum total amount of part-time loans is $10,000.
  
• There are Canada Student Grants available for part-time students.
  
• Part-time loans and grants can now be used to study outside Canada.
  
• Part-time students who have difficulty repaying their student loan can now apply for the Repayment Assistance Plan.
  

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.