Tuition by Program
ECA Certificate
ECE Diploma
Primary Funding Opportunities
Continuing Education Program
Full-time, working ECEs may qualify for up to $5,000 per year and up to $10,000 per program (part-time may quality for up to $1,000) through the Continuing Education Program.
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness
Early Childhood Educators may qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness if they’ve worked 10 consecutive months in an eligible rural community.
Federal or Provincial Student Loans (Financial Aid)
Students can apply to the Canada Student Loan Program.
Employment Support Services (ESS)
If you are a recipient of income assistance, you may qualify for Employment Support Services (ESS).
Nova Scotia Skills Development Program
Provides unemployed, Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) eligible participants, who need to learn additional basic to advanced skills to find work.
Aboriginal Peoples Training & Employment Commission (APTEC)
Provides human resource development services to the rural, urban, off-reserve Mi’kmaq / Aboriginal Peoples of Nova Scotia.
African Canadian Services Scholarship Program
Offers six scholarships to support African Canadians who have graduated high school in Nova Scotia to access post-secondary education. $1,800 per year / $3,600 for a two-year program.
Nova Scotia Student Assistance for Full-time Studies
A combination of loans and grants, from both the Government of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada.
Nova Scotia Student Assistance for Part-time Studies
A combination of loans and grants, from both the Government of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada.
ISANS Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund
ISANS helps Permanent Residents or immigrant Canadian citizens and internationally trained immigrants with micro loans to assist with funding their education.
NSCECE Entrance Scholarship
Apply for our college entrance scholarship, designed to support deserving students in achieving their academic goals.
Veterans Education and Training Benefit (ETB)
The Education and Training Benefit provides financial support to veterans interested in pursuing education or training after their military service.
Other Funding Opportunities
Bank Line of Credit
NSCECE Payment Plan
RESP Withdraw
Employer Co-pay
Other Resources
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Hi, I’m Shawna and I’ve been working as an Early Childhood Educator or ECE for over 10 years. I want to offer my help and support as you embark on your own career in Early Childhood Education.