Arrival Expenses
General Expenses
Arriving and transitioning to your community can be costly. There is a large amount of upfront costs that, if unprepared for, can affect your long-term budget and financial well-being. These costs include:
- Short term accommodations
- Travel
- Upfront living supplies (kitchen supplies, groceries, hygiene items),
- Tuition and Fees.
Short Term housing & Transportation
Short Term housing should never be your main option when studying at NSCC. If you have not secured a place to live before arriving for your NSCC program, we encourage you to budget for, and book, temporary accommodation for at least a two months. It will be beneficial for you to review local hotel rates and understand tourism season costs.
If you are flying into Nova Scotia, you will also need to pay for a shuttle, bus, or taxi to get to your community. Check the times of your arrival and availability of transportation as you may need to also book a hotel if arriving after the last shuttle leaves.
Unless otherwise specified, plan for your apartment to be unfurnished. Online marketplaces are good options to find secondhand items. Be cautious of some furniture and mattresses second hand, as soft furniture has a risk of containing bed bugs.
A Note on International Currencies
If you are coming to the NSCC from an international country, it is important to plan for fluctuations in your home currency. When budgeting use a currency converter, then also plan for there to be variation in the exchange by adding buffer to your budget. Look at what the historical exchanges have been to help you plan appropriately. It is important to plan for your success and know that unexpected things happen. Banking rules and currencies can change. Prepare for the unexpected while you are attending your studies.
Accommodations that are temporary including hotels, Airbnb's, Inns, campgrounds etc.
Temporary furnished rental, including hotels, AirBnb, campgrounds, where accommodation is payment by night or week
Without furniture, especially available to be rented without furniture. Typically with appliances but no other furnishings.
