Bursaries
Bursaries are non-repayable awards that are based primarily upon financial need. Mount Saint Vincent University is dedicated to helping students reduce their financial barriers to a high quality, post-secondary education by offering a robust bursary program. All bursaries awarded through Mount Saint Vincent University require a
formal application which includes specific and detailed financial
information.
Students who apply for Mount Saint Vincent University bursaries are
expected to have applied for all appropriate government student aid for
which they qualify. Those who have not should submit a letter citing the
reasons and circumstances why they have not availed themselves of
student aid programs or their application for a Mount bursary will not
be considered. Applications missing required financial information will
not be considered when awards are allocated.
What are the different types of Bursaries?
The Mount has both Entrance Bursaries and an In-course Bursaries available.
Entrance Bursary (for new students)
These are offered to students entering their first undergraduate program (including transfer students). Students in the Bachelor of Education or Graduate Studies are not eligible. Students may not hold an Entrance Bursary and an In-Course Bursary in the same year. Applications are due each year in June.
In-Course Bursary (for continuing students)
These are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students. Applications are available only once per regular academic session, on or after October 1 of each year. Students must be taking at least 2.0 units between September and April, demonstrate financial need and provide supporting documentation. Students may not hold an Entrance Bursary and an In-Course Bursary in the same year. Applications are available on or after October 1 (if on a weekend, will be available the first weekday of October). The annual deadline is on the first Friday in November and results are available in December. Students must attend both fall and winter terms to qualify. When the application is available, it will appear here.
Lone Parent Housing Subsidy
Through this program, students pay a maximum of $390/month towards their rent with Community Services and MSVU sharing the remainder. The program operates for 12 months of the calendar year, not just eight months of the academic year. If you are a full-time student in their undergraduate degree; are a lone-custodial parent; be approved for a NS student loan, call (902) 420-6000 for more information and to request an application. As long as the student continues to meet program criteria, the program continues until the student graduates.This program does not require that students move from their current location. They can simply approach their landlord about participating in the program.
Other Financial Aid
Other than scholarships, bursaries, prizes and awards there are other forms of funding that help to reduce your post-secondary educational costs. The Financial Aid office at the Mount handles on-campus awards (bursaries and scholarships) as well as the Student Works need-based employment program, assists with government loans and also has a limited reserve of repayable emergency funding available to offer current students.
External Awards
Non-MSVU awards from external sources/organizations and companies.
Bank Student Loans (line of credit)
Each bank or lending institution will have different loans, interest rates and requirements.
Emergency Loans
Emergency loans are short-term, repayable loans intended to help full-time students of MSVU cover unforeseen expenses.
Specific Student Groups: