The Nova Scotia government has announced a grant to help post-secondary students pay their bills during these trying times.
Around eleven thousand students who receive Nova Scotia Student Assistance qualify.
“We know the pandemic has been very difficult in many ways for post-secondary students. We also know many students haven’t been able to access part-time employment to help pay for school due to COVID measures,” said Advanced Education Minister Brian Wong. “I am committed to reducing barriers and finding solutions to help post-secondary students be successful. This investment provides immediate relief for thousands of Nova Scotia students with the highest need while we continue to work with our partners to assist students.”
Qualifying students will get $875 as a one time grant that they do not have to pay back.
The grant is part of a much larger $9.8 million investment.
To be eligible for the one-time grant, post-secondary students must be a Nova Scotia resident, qualify for and receive Nova Scotia Student Assistance.
Students do not have to apply.
The grant money will be automatically deposited into students’ bank accounts in march.
