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There are eight higher education institutions in HRM. You can visit them online and find the program that best suits your interests.

There are a number of colleges and trade schools in Halifax offering one and two year programs and training for specific jobs.

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Being a new student in a new town, it can be intimidating to find a good place to live, but it doesn't have to be. Halifax has great housing options for students to rent in addition to the on-campus residences.

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If you are thinking on coming to start and/or complete your higher education in Halifax, you may want to visit EduNova and learn more about the experience of being an international student in Nova Scotia. They offer great advice to students and parents on education, training and life in Nova Scotia.

Also, if you are an international student upon graduation, you may want to explore EduNova's innovative Study and Stay Program , which offers support, professional development and a program to help you transition from student to professional. In addition to all the support the student receives to better understand Nova Scotia's work culture, this program connects graduates with mentors in their sector, which helps to set meaningful professional connections from which both parties can learn.

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NOVA SCOTIA More Support for Post-Secondary Students

The Province is supporting Nova Scotian students with the cost of post-secondary education by providing a one-time, needs-based grant and investing to reduce the cost of textbooks.

Almost 12,000 students at Nova Scotia universities, Nova Scotia Community College or a private career college are eligible for a grant of $1,350 that does not have to be repaid.

"I know from talking to students that affordability is a key issue for them," said Brian Wong, Minister of Advanced Education. "I have also heard from students that the cost of books can be a real challenge, and I'm proud to take action on solutions that will make a real difference."

To be eligible for the one-time grant, post-secondary students must be Nova Scotia residents who receive provincial student assistance, or those who would have qualified for provincial assistance if not for a temporary increase in federal assistance this year. Eligible students do not have to apply and will be notified through their MyPATH account. The grant will be deposited automatically into the bank accounts of most eligible students in January or halfway through their study period.

Additionally, an agreement with the four Atlantic provinces will fund the Atlantic Open Educational Resources program for three years to reduce textbook and learning material costs for all Nova Scotian students studying in the province. In 2022, most Canadian post-secondary students expected to pay between $800 and $1,000 per year for textbooks.

The Open Educational Resources program has saved Nova Scotian students more than $580,000 in textbook costs over the last few years.

"We are thrilled that more student loan borrowers will receive immediate assistance through the one-time grant. And by further supporting the adoption of locally developed educational resources, students will have access to cost-saving and innovative learning resources tailored to their studies. Student affordability continues to be a priority for us and we look forward to future conversations around sustainable ways to increase accessibility for all post-secondary students living in Nova Scotia." Georgia Saleski ,  Executive Director ,  Students Nova Scotia

Quick Facts:

• the one-time grant will cost $16.2 million, available because of savings within the student assistance program this year
• the Nova Scotia student assistance program provides needs-based assistance to students who would be unable to attend post-secondary study because their resources are not sufficient to cover costs
• all Nova Scotian students who study in Nova Scotia and qualify for Nova Scotia student assistance get 40 per cent of their assistance as a non-repayable grant upfront; Nova Scotian students who attend a Nova Scotia university full-time receive a student bursary of $1,283
• students who were eligible for Nova Scotia student assistance received a $550 grant in the 2022-23 academic year and an $875 grant in the 2021-22 academic year
• the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training will fund the Atlantic Open Educational Resources program for about $200,000 annually for the next three years

Additional Resources:

Nova Scotia student assistance:  https://novascotia.ca/studentassistance/apply/new/FundingAvailable.asp

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Post-secondary Education & Training

The proportion of Nova Scotia’s working age population with a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree, including apprenticeship completion, will have increased from the current 65% to 75%.

Goal Status

Current situation.

Nova Scotia’s share of the population aged 25-64 with post-secondary (including trades, college or university) educational attainment is 71.5 per cent in 2023, up from the 2013 baseline of 65 per cent, and 3.5 percentage points short of the target. As the baby boomers age into retirement, this trend should accelerate over time .

View Goal 10: Post-secondary Education Attainment Rate (ages 25-64) Data Table

What this means.

A greater share of the Nova Scotian workforce is highly educated, preparing them for high skilled jobs. In large part, this trend reflects demographic shifts – as younger, higher educated cohorts age enter the workforce and older cohorts with lower educational attainment rates retire and leave the workforce, the workforces overall education level increases.

Read more detailed information about this goal by clicking 'Deep Dive'

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Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy

Financial assistance to support Métis Nation students pursuing post-secondary education.

To ensure that Métis Nation post-secondary students have the same opportunities for success as other students in Canada, Budget 2019 has been investing $362 million over 10 years, beginning in fiscal year 2019 to 2020, and $40 million ongoing for the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy. The strategy was designed in 2019 specifically through engagement coordinated by the Métis National Council and its governing members.

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About the strategy, who can apply, how to apply, additional financial assistance for métis nation students.

This strategy reflects the Government of Canada's commitment to a renewed relationship with the Métis Nation, 1 framed by principles of reconciliation, including:

• recognition of rights
• cooperation
• partnership
• self-determination

The goal of the strategy is to close the post-secondary education attainment gap between Métis Nation students and non-Indigenous students in Canada through distinctions-based and regionally delivered strategic support. This transformational approach includes:

Student financial support

Funding is allocated annually for direct financial support for Métis Nation post-secondary students. Eligible expenses include:

• transcript and application fees
• tuition and other students fees
• initial professional certification and examination fees
• books and supplies
• supplemental tutorial, guidance and counseling services
• living expenses, including for dependents, if applicable
• transportation supports when needed
• expenses associated with travel home, including for dependents, as applicable
• child care as needed

Programs and services

Funding is allocated annually for activities based on local needs assessments to promote students' pursuit of post-secondary education and the attainment of a credential. These include:

• academic readiness and support
• student-peer mentorship
• career counselling
• clinical and mental health services
• Elder guidance
• Knowledge Keepers
• student cultural support
• outreach and navigation services
• cultural education and life-skills development, including fostering awareness and cultural belongings as a citizen of the historic Métis Nation
• information technology and remote locations access to allow students the opportunity to complete distance education or online courses from their home communities

Governance capacity

Funding is allocated annually to strengthen Métis Nation education governance capacity, including current post-secondary education course offerings and programs now being provided by the Métis Nation and further developing and strengthening post-secondary education partnerships and networks. Eligible expenses include:

• management of processes and systems to support program delivery
• data collection and management
• needs assessment and analysis
• engagement and partnerships
• knowledge exchange and sharing of best practices
• bilateral or tripartite discussions
• development of culturally relevant content or curricula, as required
• post-secondary education trends and research analysis

Initial recipients

Initial recipients eligible to have a contribution agreement with Indigenous Services Canada are:

• Manitoba Métis Federation
• Métis Nation British Columbia
• Métis Nation Saskatchewan
• Métis Nation of Alberta
• Métis Nation of Ontario
• Métis National Council

Each initial recipient will determine the mechanisms for funding distribution to the eligible ultimate recipients.

Ultimate recipients

Those who are eligible to receive funding distributed by the initial recipients are:

• Métis Nation students who reside in Canada
• child care services
• employment programs
• mental health supports
• Universities Canada
• Colleges and Institutes Canada
• other professional associations and certification boards

Métis Nation students, service providers and post-secondary institutions who are interested in accessing available funding must consult the appropriate strategy's initial recipient:

In the spirit of Métis-control of Métis post-secondary education, Métis Nation students, service providers and post-secondary institutions must contact the appropriate strategy's initial recipient to learn more about how to access the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy funding and the eligibility criteria:

To learn more about accessing Post-Secondary Education funding, consult the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy: National Guidelines 2024 to 2025 .

The Government of Canada works with most provincial or territorial governments to support Indigenous students in achieving their post-secondary educational goals.

The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program offers grants and loans to full-time and part-time students to help pay for their post-secondary education.

For more information, please visit: Canada Student Grants and Loans .

You might also be interested in learning about other financial assistance that may be available to you:

• Post-secondary education
• Student aid
• Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool

Related links

• Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy: National Guidelines 2023 to 2024
• Contributions to support the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy
• List of eligible post-secondary education institutions in Canada

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A bursary is money that is awarded to students to finance their post-secondary education. Bursaries are usually based on financial need, and don’t need to be paid back. They are provided by post-secondary institutions, government programs, and private donors.

Much like scholarships, bursary applications can be due at any time of the year so it’s good to start researching early so you can note the deadlines of any for which you plan to apply.  

Nova Scotia University Student Bursary

Here in Nova Scotia, all residents who attend a NS university receive the Nova Scotia University Student Bursary . Another great reason to stay here to pursue your post-secondary education!

You’re considered a Nova Scotia resident if you attended high school in Nova Scotia immediately before starting university or if you lived in Nova Scotia when you applied for university. If you meet either of these criteria, you will receive the bursary automatically and do not need to apply.

You’ll get the bursary even if you’re receiving other scholarships or bursaries, of if your employer is paying for your tuition. The bursary is applied directly to your university student account. The current amount is $1,283 for full-time students and $641.50 for part-time.  

Each post-secondary institute also offers a bursary program

Browse Nova Scotia's bursary programs

• Acadia University
• Atlantic School of Theology
• Cape Breton University
• Dalhousie University
• Mount Saint Vincent University
• NSCAD University
• Nova Scotia Community College
• Saint Mary's University
• St. Francis Xavier University
• Université Sainte-Anne
• University of King’s College

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Proposed accessibility laws will help those 'being left behind,' says advocate

Legislation would set accessibility standards and penalties for those who fail to follow them.

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The province has proposed laws to improve accessibility for public and private sector spaces, including standards and penalties for failing to comply.

Haley Flaro, the executive director of Ability New Brunswick, said it was a career highlight for her and her team to see the Accessibility Act tabled in the legislature on Friday.

"We had tears coming down our face," Flaro said after the bill was introduced. 

"I'm often told … we've made so much progress, and we have … but there are still too many people being left behind, and we have a lot of examples of that, unfortunately."

Flaro hopes the proposed legislation will remedy that.

"It sets the stage for what government's going to focus on. And there's several … pillars in this legislation, like housing, transportation, disability services, built environment, and more," she said in an interview. 

"So it's going to bring focus to those areas where we're leaving people behind."

Greg Turner, the minister of post-secondary education, training and labour, said the bill will set equity targets, processes for complaints and enforcement, inspection guidelines, and more. 

"As you can see, there's a lot of moving parts in this legislation," he said in a Friday press conference. 

"The goal behind the legislation is simple: To create the conditions for full and effective participation in society for all, by focusing on identifying, removing and preventing barriers."

• More than 1/3 of New Brunswickers have a disability: StatsCan

That's especially important, she said, as the number of people living in the province with a disability has increased. 

"New Brunswick has the second-highest rate of disability in Canada … at 35.3 per cent of the population, second only to Nova Scotia," she said.

If the bill is passed, the province would also have to create an accessibility advisory board and accessibility office to report to the Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour. 

Turner said the office would support both the advisory board and the minister. 

"It will have a role to play in education and capacity building, receiving and investigating complaints, and working on compliance and enforcement," he said. 

For Flaro, one of the most significant changes would be what she calls a "really progressive definition" of disability. 

"Right now in the provincial government, the federal government as well, there are so many different definitions of disability that often exclude people," she said. 

"The new definition that's been proposed in the act is very inclusive. For example, it now includes people with learning disabilities ... so we're really hopeful that this will set the tone for standardizing a definition across departments."

Having that consistent definition across departments can make all the difference for someone trying to access support, Flaro said. 

In a Friday press conference, Dan Mills, the deputy minister of post-secondary education, training and labour, said the department hopes to have the accessibility office and advisory board established within three months.

• New Brunswickers with disabilities face soaring costs to make homes accessible

The department and others within the provincial government will create their own accessibility plans over the next 12 to 18 months, Mills said, with the first standards to come into effect in 18 to 24 months. 

Turner did not specify when the province will begin to enforce accessibility plans in the private sector.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Savannah Awde is a reporter with CBC New Brunswick. You can contact her with story ideas at [email protected].

With files from Shift NB

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