Urgent Aid - Annapolis Valley Campus

Urgent Aid (UA) is available to help current NSCC students who are facing unanticipated financial challenges that may affect their ability to complete their program.

Eligibility
Urgent Aid is intended to support students facing unanticipated financial challenges. To be considered for funding, students must:

  • Be enrolled and actively taking courses – full-time or part-time – in a program leading to an NSCC credential. Eligible programs also include the Adult Learning Program (ALP), Achieve, and Women Unlimited.
  • Be experiencing an unanticipated financial challenge—an expense that was unexpected or unplanned and cannot be covered with the resources the student currently has available.
  • Be willing to explore all other available funding options, such as government student loans, awards, and bursaries.
  • Demonstrate commitment to studies through regular attendance and completion of course requirements.

Exclusions
Urgent Aid is not typically available for the following types of requests:

  • Tuition or NSCC-related fees. These costs are expected and published on the NSCC Tuition and Fees webpage, so they are not considered unanticipated expenses and fall outside the purpose of Urgent Aid.
  • Expenses related to someone else’s financial needs, including family members or friends.
  • Cashflow challenges that can be addressed through other supports, such as tuition fee deferrals, payment plans, book credits, or similar options.

Application Process
The application process is outlined for students on Connect.

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/31/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Completing your application for Urgent Aid
    Once you have completed all the application questions, you will be asked to make an appointment for an urgent aid meeting with a Student Services Advisor or Program Coordinator (ALP Counsellor, Achieve Program Coordinator, etc.) at your campus who will review your application and support you with your financial plan. You are asked to book your appointment BEFORE submitting your application. If you do not follow through with an appointment, the Student Awards Office will decline your application.

    Are you currently residing outside of Canada?

  2. Please briefly outline your urgent financial need.
    Urgent Aid supports students facing unanticipated financial challenges. How does your situation meet this criteria? Please explain the unanticipated nature of your request, what steps you have already taken to address this need through other means and how urgent aid will assist you in continuing with your studies.

  3. What is the amount of Urgent Aid you are requesting?

  4. Do you have an outstanding tuition balance at NSCC?

  5. Is your immediate need to address a temporary cash flow issue? (i.e. you have financial support coming later, but need help now)

  6. Upload your completed Budget Review Worksheet
    Please download and complete the Budget Review Worksheet found on Connect. Enter your name and Student ID in the file description when uploading your completed worksheet.

  7. Other Urgent Aid Funding Eligibility
    Your application will automatically be considered for other Urgent Aid funding, should you be eligible. Please indicate if you are a recipient of any of the following awards/funding initiatives. Check all that apply.

  8. In applying for Urgent Aid, I attest that:
    • I am demonstrating commitment to my education through regular attendance of all classes for my program of study.
    • I have sought other means of financial support for my education (i.e. student loan, student awards, family support, etc.).
    • I have reviewed the eligibility criteria and exclusions for this opportunity (found by clicking on the award name above).

  9. Make an appointment – Annapolis Valley
    Please make an appointment with a Student Services advisor at your campus or directly with your ALP Counsellor or Achieve Coordinator. Once you have completed this step, please submit your application.

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