Government of Nova Scotia      gov.ns.ca

First Time Applying

What are the most important documents I should have on hand when I go the Resolve Kiosk on campus or Canada Post to negotiate my student loan?

Most students are assessed as having Single Dependant Student status, regardless of whether their parents choose to help them pay for school or not. To learn more about Student Status Categories, click here.

If you feel you have a good reason why you should not be assessed as a dependant, contact our office.

To Get More Information

To get more information on your student loans visit the Nova Scotia Student Assistance website at http://studentloans.ednet.ns.ca or by telephone at:
424-8420 (Metro Halifax)
1-800-565-8420 (Toll free in Canada)

For information on your Canada Student Loan (CSL), contact National/CSLP at 1-888-815-4514

For information on your Nova Scotia Student Loan (NSSL) contact Resolve at 1-877-283-1687

 

Can I get a full-time and part-time loan at the same time?

No, you can only get one loan, for one school, for one academic period.

 

Do I have to re-apply every year?

Yes, your costs and resources will change for each academic year, therefore you must apply for each academic year that you need a student loan.

Each application can be processed for a maximum of 52 weeks.

 

I am currently unemployed, what do I put under employment history?

You must list both periods of Unemployment and Employment since High School, starting with your most recent period. If it has been more than 10 years since you last attended high school go back at least 4 years. Employment History is required so that your group category and residence can be verified.

 

I never graduated from high school, what do I put under education history?

List the last year you were in high school full time and the highest level completed.

 

Do I have to be accepted into my program before I apply for assistance?

No. You do not have to be accepted to apply for student financial assistance. Once you have made the decision to enroll in post-secondary studies, you can submit an application for assistance with the name of the school you are most likely to attend.

 

Do I have to apply separately for Canada and NS Student Assistance?

No. Since provincial authorities administer the Canada Student Loan Program you only need to submit a Nova Scotia Student Assistance application to be considered for both federal and provincial assistance.

 

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