Understanding College Fees
Your college fees must be paid by the deadlines to remain a student in good standing at NSCC. Tuition and student fees are mandatory for all students, but some program costs are optional – these include things like calculators, USBs or tools which do not need to be purchased if you have them already. Know your program fees so you understand which are mandatory and which are optional. Include them in your budget, so there are no surprises later on.
For all relevant deadlines, refer to the Academic Calendar.
TextBooks
Textbooks are not included in your tuition, and the cost of textbooks will vary dependent on your program. You can find an estimated cost for your textbooks by viewing your program fees. Textbooks can be purchased at NSCC bookstores either online for delivery or pickup in person.
- Order textbooks and view store hours.
- If you need an alternate format [text compatible with text to speech tools] most textbooks can be purchased as an eBook.
- For textbooks only available in print contact Accessibility Services for assistance in obtaining an alternate format [file compatible with text to speech].
Financial Aid and Awards
Paying for your education can take time and discipline. There are many options to help you fund your studies, including Student Loans, Student lines of Credit, Awards, scholarships and bursaries, and by claiming tax credits. Scholarships and bursaries should be additions to your budgets, not the basis of your budgeting.
Some awards are specific to a campus, program or year of study, and many are open to both new and returning students
How to apply
- Current students and confirmed applicants can apply for awards in the Student Awards Portal.
- Prospective students can apply for a select number of awards before applying to NSCC.
Please note:
- Many awards get multiple applicants, applying for an award does not guarantee receipt of the award. Do not plan to solely fund your education using awards.
- Many of the scholarships and bursaries do not apply to International Student’s. Do not plan to solely fund your education using awards.
