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2024-25 Estimated Fees
Disability Supports and Services - 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 $11,690
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.
85 85
Parking pass
This 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 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 $4,204 $14,030
Payment (1st term)
If you paid a non-refundable tuition deposit, subtract it from this total.
$2,394 $9,939

$5,000 bursary – You are eligible for the bursary if you are a Canadian or permanent resident, and agree to work with Nova Scotia's Department of Community Services’ Disability Support Program for one year upon graduation. Further details are provided after successful admissions to the program.

Textbooks (estimate) Domestic amount International amount
Textbooks $523 $523
Classroom/Portfolio Supplies Domestic amount International amount
Classroom/Portfolio Supplies $0 $0
Additional program costs Domestic amount International amount
Criminal Record Check 50 50
Food Safety 75 75
Immunizations 400 400
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training 78 78
Placement Travel/Accommodation 800 800
Portfolio Binders 50 50
Project Supplies 50 50
Standard First Aid, CPR Level C 175 175
Technology requirement: Budget-range computer and accessories (see below for more detail) 910 910
Total (HST not included) $2,588 $2,588
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 $7,315 $17,141

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
Kingstec In person
Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.
Sep 3, 2024 May 23, 2025 May 22, 2026 Aug 2, 2024 No
Sydney Waterfront In person
Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.
Sep 3, 2024 May 23, 2025 May 22, 2026 Aug 2, 2024 No
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