Technology Requirement

The technology requirement listed below is an estimate that reflects the need for students to have their own computer and technology accessories. View technology requirement details

Fees - Culinary Skills

2020-21 Program Fees

International students - Tuition and fee amounts listed on this page are for domestic students. View amounts for international students

Tuition & College Fees	Amount
Tuition	$3,515
College Services Fee	$100
Student Health & Dental Benefits	$230
Student Association Fee	$85* (details)
U-Pass (only required for students in Blended programs at Metro Campuses)	$180
Parking Pass - Optional (required to park on NSCC property; no fee for 2020-21 academic year)	$0
Total	$4,110
Payment (1st Term)	$2,353

Additional Program Costs (Estimate)	Amount
Basic.fst (Food Safety Training)	$75
Classroom/Portfolio Supplies	$75
Co-operative Education (Co-op) Course Tuition (Optional) - Domestic	$465
Coveralls/Uniforms	$370
Emergency First Aid, CPR Level A	$125
Headset w Microphone	$25
Marine Basic First Aid (only required if pursuing Ship's Cook Certification)	$175
Safety Apparel – CSA Approved Safety Shoes	$150
Technology requirement: Budget-range computer and accessories (see top of page for more detail)	$810
Tools (e.g., Kitchen Tools)	$485
USB Flash Drive	$10
Total (HST not included)	$2,765

Textbooks (Estimate)	Amount
Textbooks	$500

Total Cost = Tuition & College Fees + Additional Program Costs + Textbooks	$7,375

Schedule & Payments

Campus	Start Date	Academic Year End Date	Program End Date	Payment Due (1st Term)
Akerley	Sep 8, 2020	May 28, 2021	May 28, 2021	Aug 7, 2020
Kingstec	Sep 8, 2020	May 28, 2021	May 28, 2021	Aug 7, 2020
Lunenburg	Sep 8, 2020	May 28, 2021	May 28, 2021	Aug 7, 2020
Marconi	Sep 8, 2020	May 28, 2021	May 28, 2021	Aug 7, 2020
Pictou	Sep 8, 2020	May 28, 2021	May 28, 2021	Aug 7, 2020
Strait Area	Sep 8, 2020	May 28, 2021	May 28, 2021	Aug 7, 2020

Payment Details

Payment includes a $200 non-refundable tuition deposit. If you've already paid your $200 confirmation fee your payment total will be decreased by $200.
Payment (1st Term) – Payment includes several College fees that may need to be adjusted based on your campus and parking requirements. If you do not require a parking pass, reduce your total by $20. The Student Association fee should be adjusted based on your campus. Student Association (SA) Fee varies by campus - Check your campus fee to confirm your exact amount. If the U-Pass fee is listed in your total, it is only required for Metro Campus full-time students.
Payment Options – View payment options details.
Co-op is an academic course and students are required to pay the course tuition for one unit. For domestic students the course tuition for one unit is $465 and for international students the course tuition for one unit is $1085.
Tuition and the non-refundable tuition deposit are higher for International Students. See International Tuition and Fees.