Funding for Education Post-Care
Post-Care Tuition Waiver Programs
The NSCC Post-Carefree Tuition Program supports individuals who’ve lived in care in the Nova Scotia child welfare system –including Mi’kmaw Family and Children’s Services of Nova Scotia or have received Youth Services between the ages of 16 – 18 via signed agreement, as defined by Section 19 of the Children and Family Services Act. This bursary covers up to 100% of tuition and fees* for those selected.
NSCC Post-Care Bursary Application
The Saint Mary’s University Post-Care Tuition Waiver Program supports individuals who have lived in care in the Nova Scotia child welfare system – including Mi’kmaw Family and Children’s Services of Nova Scotia – or have been in receipt of the Department of Community Services’ Youth Services Program. This bursary covers up to 100% of tuition and mandatory course fees for those selected and is renewable for the duration of the student’s first post-secondary program, provided they maintain good academic standing
Post-Care Tuition Waiver Program | Planning and Registration | Saint Mary’s University
Tuition Waiver for Former Youth-In-Care
The Dalhousie Post-Care Tuition Waiver supports former youth-in-care who face unique and multiple barriers to accessing and persisting in post-secondary education.
The Dalhousie Post-Care Tuition Waiver is strongly aligned with Dalhousie University’s established accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion goals to broaden and expand programming for historically and currently marginalized groups (e.g. Indigenous/Aboriginal students, especially Mi’kmaq; African/Black Students, especially African Nova Scotian; those with (dis)abilities – visible and invisible; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer); as these groups are over-represented in the Canadian child welfare system.
10 tuition waivers will be awarded to former youth-in-care for undergraduate studies at Dalhousie within the 2024/2025 academic year.
There will be transition programming and intentional supports designed to serve this particular student cohort that are offered alongside the tuition waiver to ensure comprehensive supports for student success.
Acadia University- Eligibility
- You have lived in care for a minimum of one year (consecutive or accumulated) in the Nova Scotia child welfare system, Mi’kmaw Family and Children’s Services of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children, or have received Youth Services between the ages of 16-18 via signed agreement, as defined by Section 19 of the Children and Family Services Act.
- You have been accepted to Acadia or are planning to enroll in a program with tuition and associated fees in the upcoming academic year
- You have financial need
- You are pursuing your first undergraduate credential (e.g. diploma or degree)
- You are not eligible for nor currently receiving the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services Educational Bursary Program for Children in Care or the Post-Care and Custody Agreement
- You will provide a signed verification of eligibility form completed by the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services Disclosure Program.
- You are willing to meet with a representative from Student Life for an orientation to Acadia University
- You are willing to meet with an academic advisor to review your educational goals and preparedness
Acadia University – Scholarships & Financial Aid – Post-Care Tuition Waiver Program
Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is accepting applications from those who are care experienced and wish to attend MSVU starting in the fall.