2026-27 Estimated Fees
Adult Learning Program (ALP) - Academic Upgrading
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. International students are not eligible for this program.
Tuition, fees and program costs
| Tuition and college fees |
Domestic amount (CDN$) |
| Tuition |
$0 |
|
Parking pass
|
40 |
| Total |
$40 |
|
Payment (1st term)
|
$40 |
- Students enrolled in this program can opt-in to the Health and Dental benefits for a fee.
- This program is not eligible for NS Student Loan
| Additional required program costs |
Domestic amount |
| Technology accessories: headset and webcam (see details below) |
180 |
| Technology requirement: budget-range computer (see details below) |
1,100 |
| Total (HST not included) |
$1,280 |
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 |
| Tuition and college fees + co-op (if applicable) + textbooks + classroom supplies + additional program costs |
$1,320 |
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 |
| Akerley |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Annapolis Valley |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Burridge |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Burridge (Digby Learning Centre) |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Cumberland |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Cumberland (Amherst Learning Centre) |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| eCampus |
Asynchronous Online
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Institute of Technology |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Kingstec |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Lunenburg |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Pictou |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Strait Area |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Sydney Waterfront |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
| Truro |
Blended
|
Sep 8, 2026 |
May 28, 2027 |
May 28, 2027 |
|
No |
- The dates above represent the full academic year. As a part-time student, the Program End Date (duration of your program) will vary based on the number of courses you take each term.
