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