To be eligible, you must be:
- A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
- Resident of Nova Scotia with a Nova Scotia Health Card.
- Attending university, community college or private career college.
- Living with a disability.
Health card
For example:
- valid health card with no photo, name and address
- valid health card with photo, name and address
- MCP (Medical Care Plan) number
- Valid ambulance/dental services card
- Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour identification number
- Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour file number (Income Support Card).
To apply for this program, follow the How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide.
You must first apply for Nova Scotia Student Assistance and declare your disability, even if you do not need a student loan.