Programs and Services for Students

These Community Services programs and resources apply specifically to students. Be sure to talk to you caseworker about other programs and services that may be helpful.

How Community Services workers help you
A caseworker's role is to help connect you with the programs, services and supports that best suit your needs.
Career Seek: Help to Attend Post-secondary Programs
This program allows eligible Income Assistance recipients to receive benefits while they attend university or a post-secondary education program.
How Going to School Affects Income Assistance
Make sure that you speak to your worker about your continuing eligibility for Income Assistance.
Going to School
There are some circumstances when you can attend school and receive Income Assistance.
Educate to Work Program
The government pays for tuition and books at the Nova Scotia Community College for people who receive Income Assistance.
Lone Parent Student Affordable Rental Housing
Provides affordable rental housing units for low-income single parents attending university.
Post-Secondary Disability Services
From the Department of Labour and Advanced Education. The services provide funding and grants for disability related goods and/or services that students with disabilities receive while attending post secondary institutions

Be sure to talk to you caseworker about other programs and services that may be helpful.