Finance

Tuition & Payment

Everything you need to plan, pay, and manage your eCampus tuition. Specific amounts, deadlines, and program-specific fees are maintained on the official NSCC program pages.

Get started: Planning your finances

A short walk-through covering the basics of budgeting, financial supports, and where to start when you’re planning the cost of your studies.

Where to find your tuition amount

Tuition is set per program and updated annually. For the current amount, payment plan options, and any program-specific fees, refer to:

Part-time tuition rates

Part-time tuition is calculated on a per-unit basis and varies based on how many units you take each semester and which credential you’re completing. One unit equals four credits or 60 hours.

  • Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma $478 / unit
  • Graduate Certificate $677 / unit
  • Academic and Career Connections $187 / unit
  • Adult Learning Program $0

Sample calculation

An example for a Certificate, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma student taking three units in a Fall semester:

  • College Services Fee

    Paid in first term each academic year

    $100.00

  • Virtual Health Fee

    Paid in first term each academic year

    $49.00

  • Student Association Fee

    Paid in Fall term only

    $42.50

  • Courses

    Example: 3 units per semester

    $1,434.50
Estimated semester total $1,626.00

How to pay

NSCC accepts several payment methods. Choose the one that fits your situation:

  • Online banking — add NSCC as a bill payee using your student ID as the account number. Most major Canadian banks support this.
  • Credit card — payable through your MyNSCC account. A third-party service fee may apply.
  • Payment plan — eligible programs allow tuition to be split into instalments. Apply through MyNSCC.
  • Sponsorship or third-party funding — if your tuition is covered by an employer, agency, or sponsor, contact Finance Inquiries to arrange direct billing.

Deadlines

Tuition deadlines vary by program and intake. In general:

  • First instalment is due before classes begin.
  • Subsequent instalments follow the payment plan schedule.
  • Late payments may result in account holds, preventing access to Brightspace and grade release.

For your specific deadlines, log in to MyNSCC or contact eCampus.finance@nscc.ca.

Refunds & withdrawal

Refund eligibility depends on when you withdraw relative to the program start date. Full and partial refunds may be available within the refund window; after the deadline, no refund is issued. Refer to the NSCC refund policy for details.

Financial aid & awards

NSCC and external organizations offer scholarships, bursaries, and loan programs for eligible students. Apply early — many awards have annual deadlines.

Student Loans

Nova Scotia Student Assistance administers federal and provincial student loans for Nova Scotia residents. Loans are needs-assessed and combine repayable and non-repayable funding. Apply online — processing takes several weeks, so start well before your tuition deadline.

Part-Time Student Loans

Part-time student loans use a separate three-step process. Funding can include repayable and non-repayable components depending on your situation.

  1. Download the part-time application from your provincial Student Assistance office. Save the application to your computer first, then close the form and re-open the version you saved before filling it out — if you don’t, it will upload as a blank application.
  2. Send the completed application (do not include your SIN) to ecampus.registrar@nscc.ca so the educational institution information can be completed.
  3. When the application is returned to you, complete the required information on pages 1 and 2 and send it back to your provincial Student Assistance office. Any questions about student loans should be directed to them.

Tools & learning

Calculators, podcasts, and self-paced learning to help you plan and stay on top of your money while you’re studying.

Have a finance question?

Email eCampus.finance@nscc.ca for eCampus-specific questions, or check MyNSCC for your individual account.