2025-26 Estimated Fees
Continuing Care - Part time

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	$3,620
College service fee	100
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
Student Association fee This fee varies by campus. To check your exact amount, view campus Student Association fees.	50
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
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
Total	$4,089
Payment (1st term) If you paid a non-refundable tuition deposit, subtract it from this total.	$2,279

There is no tuition cost for the 2025-26 offerings when you are a domestic student and agree to work as a CCA in Nova Scotia for 2 years after graduation. Tuition and most program costs (books, tools, etc.) and the student fees (college services) are covered by the Nova Scotia Government. International students are not eligible for this funding support.

Textbooks (estimate)	Domestic amount
Textbooks	$450

Classroom/portfolio Supplies	Domestic amount
Classroom/portfolio Supplies	$0

Additional program costs	Domestic amount
Administration fee (CCA)	460
Criminal Record Check	50
Food Hygiene Certification	75
Immunizations	400
Placement Pass	75
Placement travel	400
Portfolio binders	50
Program supplies/name tags	60
Registration and manual - Dementia: Understanding the Journey	155
Registration and manual - Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP)	35
Standard First Aid, CPR Level C	175
Technology requirement: Budget-range computer and accessories (see below for more detail)	960
Uniforms	250
Total (HST not included)	$3,145

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/portfolio supplies + additional program costs	$7,684

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 2, 2025	Jul 24, 2026	Jul 24, 2026	Aug 1, 2025	No
Truro	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 2, 2025	Jul 24, 2026	Jul 24, 2026	Aug 1, 2025	No