Skip to main content Skip to site utility navigation Skip to main site navigation Skip to site search Skip to footer
NSCC's response to COVID-19: view updates
Login
Hide Menu
Menu

2022-23 Estimated Fees
Practical Nursing - Year 1

Tuition, fees and costs listed on this page are for planning purposes only. They do not represent final amounts owing and are in Canadian dollars (CDN).

For details about this program visit the program page.
Tuition and college fees Domestic amount (CDN$) International amount (CDN$)
Tuition $3,620 $11,690
College service fee 100 100
Student health and dental benefitsThis fee applies to all International and/or full-time students in eligible programs - unless proof of comparable coverage is provided. For more information, visit student health and dental plan. 230 902
Student Association feeThis fee varies by campus. To check your exact amount, view campus Student Association fees. 85 85
U-PassThe U-Pass fee applies to full-time students at Akerley, Institute of Technology and Ivany campuses, and is optional for eCampus students. 186 186
Parking passThis fee applies only if parking on NSCC property. If a parking pass isn't required, deduct this fee from your total. 20 20
International student fee -- 1,000
Virtual health care feeThis fee applies to all full- and part-time students in eligible programs, unless an opt out has been completed. For more information, visit virtual health care. 45 45
Total $4,286 $14,028
Payment (1st term)If you paid a non-refundable tuition deposit, subtract it from this total. $2,476 $9,937
Textbooks (estimate) Domestic amount International amount
Textbooks $1,370 $1,370
Classroom/Portfolio Supplies Domestic amount International amount
Classroom/Portfolio Supplies $0 $0
Additional program costs Domestic amount International amount
Conferences / professional practice 50 50
Criminal record check 50 50
Immunizations 400 400
Intermediate (Standard) First Aid, CPR Level C 125 125
Placement travel / accommodations 500 500
Portfolio binders 50 50
Shoes / nametags / stethoscope / watch 175 175
Technology requirement: Mid-range computer and accessories (see below for more detail) 1,360 1,360
Uniforms 150 150
Total (HST not included) $2,860 $2,860
These are estimated costs for items required for your program. If you already have any of these items, they may meet your program requirements.

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

Total Cost Domestic total International total
Tuition and college fees + co-op (if applicable) + textbooks + classroom/portfolio supplies + additional program costs $8,516 $18,258

Schedule and payments

Visit our Academic Calendar to see the full list of important dates.

Campus Start date Academic year end date Program end date Payment due (1st term) U-Pass fee
Annapolis Valley Sep 7, 2022 May 26, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 Aug 5, 2022 No
Annapolis Valley Jan 4, 2023 May 26, 2023 Dec 13, 2024 Nov 25, 2022 No
Burridge Sep 6, 2022 May 26, 2023 May 24, 2024 Aug 5, 2022 No
Cumberland (Amherst Learning Centre) Sep 6, 2022 May 26, 2023 May 24, 2024 Aug 5, 2022 No
Ivany Sep 6, 2022 May 26, 2023 May 24, 2024 Aug 5, 2022 Yes
Kingstec Sep 6, 2022 May 26, 2023 May 24, 2024 Aug 5, 2022 No
Lunenburg Sep 7, 2022 May 26, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 Aug 5, 2022 No
Lunenburg Jan 4, 2023 May 26, 2023 Dec 13, 2024 Nov 25, 2022 No
Marconi Sep 6, 2022 May 26, 2023 May 24, 2024 Aug 5, 2022 No
Marconi Jan 4, 2023 May 26, 2023 Dec 13, 2024 Nov 25, 2022 No
Pictou Sep 6, 2022 May 26, 2023 May 24, 2024 Aug 5, 2022 No
Pictou Jan 4, 2023 May 26, 2023 Dec 13, 2024 Nov 25, 2022 No
Strait Area Sep 7, 2022 May 26, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 Aug 5, 2022 No
Truro Sep 6, 2022 May 26, 2023 May 24, 2024 Aug 5, 2022 No
Back to top