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Student Loans - Both the Provincial/Territorial Government and the Government of Canada work together to provide student financial assistance. Loans, grants, and bursaries are available to help you access and pay for post-secondary education. With one application, you will be considered for student financial assistance from both the Provincial/Territorial Government and the Government of Canada. 

Students will be assessed for two kinds of funding: student loan funds that must be repaid and grants and bursaries that do not need to be repaid.

• Applying for Student Loans
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Training and Skills Development - The Training and Skills Development (TSD) program has been introduced to ensure that case-managed individuals, whose employment action plan identifies skill development as being necessary, have access to funding to assist them in achieving their goals and allow them to quickly return to work. You can find more information .

Working NB - To help employers recruit and retain individuals in certain occupations, WorkingNB offers flexibility in funding for occupational training through the Labour Force Training Program as a temporary measure. To find out more about this program please . 

Indigenous Services Canada – Provides financial assistance to First Nations students who are enrolled in an eligible post-secondary program. To find out more information click .

Students who are having their tuition and fees paid by an agency, an employer or a First Nations must submit a completed before their program/course start to have their sponsor invoiced. Completed forms are to be forwarded to studentrecords@nbcc.ca.

A college education is a smart investment in your future, but your studies, not your finances, should be your first priority.

There are various financial support options available that can help you pay for college. Below are some of the financial aid options that you can apply for.

• thetm meÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

thetm meÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ understands that being a student and managing expenses can be challenging and overwhelming. We have a great collection of resources to help students access financial resources, create and manage a budget, find part-time work, and tips to help you stretch your money further.

Budgeting and saving money as a student can be tough sometimes. We have some great tools below to help you manage your money and be creative with budgeting.

• Finding part-time work
• – Find a list of local food banks for emergency needs

Some money savings tips and tricks that can help you out along the way!

• KOFE Financial Wellness – Your thetm meÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Student Union has partnered with mywellnessplan to offer financial coaching and educational instruction. KOFE provides you with Knowledge of Financial Education through various online and in-person supports that you need to take control of your finances and feel more empowered. !
• Student Discounts - As a student, you have access to tons of amazing discounts! To start saving, make sure you have your . Then, head over to the to explore the full list of exclusive student deals.
• Create a budget - Using a  will help you to see what your needs are where you can be flexible to have a few extras.
• Track your spending - Using a budget app like , , or . It is easier to make changes when you know where you're spending your money.
• Consider a roommate. Connect with potential roommates through , local campus social media or through your local Student Union. Apps like  can help you schedule, divide costs and ask for money without the awkwardness.
• Cooking (healthy) on a budget. Various sites such as offer ways to make healthy meals economically.
• Cook in bulk. Prepare big meals and divide them into containers. Bring the leftovers with you to school and heat them up. There are microwaves available at every campus.
• Cut out expensive cable packages. Opt for one streaming service instead! Try  or 
• Rewards program. Check where you can redeem earned points/rewards to make purchases from your favorite store.
• Needs VS Wants. While it seems like a simple distinction, you would be surprised at our ability to rationalize certain spending decisions. Saving money by buying only what you need gives you more flexibility in your budget to save for something you really want.

Feel free to reach out to moneymatters@nbcc.ca if you have questions on affording college life.