NSCC Key Resources
International Student Resources
For more information about studying at NSCC and living in Nova Scotia,:
- view International Students and download the iCent app on Google Play or the App Store
- Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) website
NSCC Student Services Advisor and International Supports Team
Jenny McLean
Akerley Campus & Institute of Technology Campus
+1 902 491 4799
Jenny.McLean@nscc.ca
Mike Duggan
Ivany Campus
+1 902 491 1789
Mike.Duggan@nscc.ca
Farhana Afroz
All campuses outside of Halifax Regional Municipality
+1 902 893 5360
Farhana.Afroz@nscc.ca
Indigenous Supports
Our Indigenous supports are a resource for students of First Nation, Metis and Inuit descent. They can answer your questions and help you find the information, culturally specific supports and academic supports you need to succeed.
Your advisor/resource can:
- Offer career exploration.
- Help you with your NSCC application process.
- Connect you with funding opportunities (e.g., emergency financial supports and tutoring).
- Offer guidance around applying for NSCC awards available for Indigenous students.
- Introduce you to learning supports (e.g., tutoring) and other student services.
- Connect you with other Indigenous learners.
- Work with your campus community to offer Indigenous perspectives and approaches.
- Indigenous student gatherings and organize cultural events.
Reach out to your Indigenous supports advisor or campus resource person. A contact list is included on the Indigenous Student Supports web page.
Black & African Canadian Resources
Our African Canadian supports are a resource for students of African descent. They can answer your questions and help you find the information, culturally specific supports and academic supports you need to succeed.
Your advisor/resource can:
- Offer career exploration.
- Help you with your NSCC application process.
- Connect you with funding opportunities (e.g., emergency financial supports and tutoring).
- Offer guidance around applying for NSCC awards available for Black students.
- Introduce you to learning supports (e.g., tutoring) and other student services.
- Connect you with other Black learners.
Our advisors also work with your campus community to offer an Africentric approach to events and activities.
Reach out to your Indigenous support’s advisor or campus resource person. Find who to contact on the Black and African Canadian student supports web page.
2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
Moving to a new community can be challenging.
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources and Groups nearest you — NS Health Resource Guide for 2SLGBTQIA+ Folks
- Multi-lingual resource guides — Halifax Prides Webpage for New Immigrants.
- Support for 2SLGBTQIA People — Youth Project (support and services to youth, 25 and under, around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.)
- The Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project — non-profit that supports 2SLGBTQIA+ Folks through education, political engagement, and public outreach. Learn more at NSRAP (@NSRAP) / X
Nova Scotia 211
211 Nova Scotia is a free, confidential helpline and web service, that connects you to community and social services in Nova Scotia, in over 140 languages.
Call 222, or visit the 211 Nova Scotia website.
