2025-26 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, fees and program costs

Tuition and college fees	Domestic amount (CDN$)	International amount (CDN$)
Tuition	$3,620	$12,860
College service fee	200	200
Student health and dental benefits This 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	986
Student Association fee This fee varies by campus. To check your exact amount, view campus Student Association fees.	100	100
U-Pass The U-Pass fee applies to full-time students at Akerley, Institute of Technology and Ivany campuses, and is optional for eCampus students.	194	194
Parking pass This fee applies only if parking on NSCC property. If a parking pass isn't required, deduct this fee from your total.	40	40
International student fee	--	1,000
Virtual health care fee This 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.	49	49
Total	$4,433	$15,429
Payment (1st term) If you paid a non-refundable tuition deposit, subtract it from this total.	$2,623	$10,928

Textbooks (estimate)	Domestic amount	International amount
Textbooks	$1,395	$1,395

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	175	175
Placement Pass	75	75
Placement travel / accommodations	500	500
Portfolio binders	50	50
Shoes / nametags / stethoscope / watch	435	435
Technology requirement: Mid-range computer and accessories (see below for more detail)	1,360	1,360
Uniforms	150	150
Total (HST not included)	$3,245	$3,245

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	$9,073	$20,069

Schedule and payments

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

Campus	Delivery	Start date	Academic year end date	Program end date	Payment due (1st term)	U-Pass fee
Annapolis Valley	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 2, 2025	May 22, 2026	May 28, 2027	Aug 1, 2025	No
Annapolis Valley	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 3, 2025	Dec 11, 2025	Dec 15, 2026	Aug 1, 2025	No
Annapolis Valley	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Jan 5, 2026	May 22, 2026	Dec 16, 2027	Nov 21, 2025	No
Burridge	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 2, 2025	May 22, 2026	May 28, 2027	Aug 1, 2025	No
Cumberland (Amherst Learning Centre)	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 2, 2025	May 22, 2026	May 28, 2027	Aug 1, 2025	No
Cumberland (Amherst Learning Centre)	Blended Flex Delivered through a combination of online and in-person classes. Less than 50% of learning occurs in-person.	Sep 3, 2025	Dec 11, 2025	Jul 30, 2027	Aug 1, 2025	No
Ivany	Blended Flex Delivered through a combination of online and in-person classes. Less than 50% of learning occurs in-person.	Sep 2, 2025	May 22, 2026	May 28, 2027	Aug 1, 2025	Yes
Ivany	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 2, 2025	May 22, 2026	May 28, 2027	Aug 1, 2025	Yes
Kingstec	Blended Flex Delivered through a combination of online and in-person classes. Less than 50% of learning occurs in-person.	Sep 2, 2025	May 22, 2026	May 28, 2027	Aug 1, 2025	No
Lunenburg	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 2, 2025	May 22, 2026	May 28, 2027	Aug 1, 2025	No
Lunenburg	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 3, 2025	Dec 11, 2025	Dec 15, 2026	Nov 21, 2025	No
Lunenburg	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Jan 5, 2026	May 22, 2026	Dec 16, 2027	Nov 21, 2025	No
Pictou	Blended Flex Delivered through a combination of online and in-person classes. Less than 50% of learning occurs in-person.	Sep 3, 2025	Dec 11, 2025	Dec 15, 2026	Nov 21, 2025	No
Strait Area	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 3, 2025	Dec 11, 2025	Dec 15, 2026	Aug 1, 2025	No
Strait Area	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Jan 5, 2026	May 22, 2026	Dec 16, 2027	Nov 21, 2025	No
Sydney Waterfront	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 2, 2025	May 22, 2026	May 28, 2027	Aug 1, 2025	No
Sydney Waterfront	Blended Flex Delivered through a combination of online and in-person classes. Less than 50% of learning occurs in-person.	Sep 3, 2025	Dec 11, 2025	Dec 15, 2026	Nov 21, 2025	No
Truro	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 2, 2025	May 22, 2026	May 28, 2027	Aug 1, 2025	No