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Student Aid
Financial support for New Brunswick students
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 13, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
Provides financial assistance for New Brunswick post-secondary students through loans, grants, and bursaries. Supports full-time and part-time studies, plus disability-related funding and related educational costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 13, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Full-time post-secondary studies
- Part-time post-secondary studies
- Disability-related educational support
- Study programs with co-op, practicum, internship, or thesis components, where applicable
Documents Needed
- Social Insurance Number
- Income tax and Notice of Assessment information
- Program Information form from the school, if required
- Disability Verification Form, if applicable
- Authorization to Disclose Information form, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
- Protected persons
- People registered under the Indian Act
- Full-time and part-time post-secondary students
Who is not eligible
- International students who are not permanent residents or protected persons
- Students in non-degree or preparatory programs
- Students in academic upgrading or required repeat courses
- Students in post-graduation practical training such as internships or residencies
- Students in default on a student loan
Eligible expenses
- Tuition and compulsory fees
- Books and supplies
- Return transportation
- Childcare
- Living and computer-related costs, where applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Programs that do not lead to a degree, diploma, or certificate
- Preparatory or upgrading courses
- Courses not required by the program
- Medical and dental fees
- Residence, optional, and computer purchase costs for program forms
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
- Students attending designated post-secondary schools outside New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after all required documents are submitted.
- Eligible applicants receive a Notice of Assessment.
- First-time borrowers complete the MSFAA online.
- School confirms enrolment before funds are released.
- Funding is then deposited, partly to the school and partly to the student.
Additional information
- Applications are processed only after all required documents are received.
- First-time applicants must complete the MSFAA online.
- The NB Student Aid portal is used to apply, upload documents, and receive notices.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Aid Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Student Aid. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Student Aid?
Provides financial assistance for New Brunswick post-secondary students through loans, grants, and bursaries. Supports full-time and part-time studies, plus disability-related funding and related educational costs.
How much funding can be received?
Student Aid Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Student Aid program?
To be eligible for the Student Aid program, you must:
New Brunswick resident
Eligible Canadian status
Approved post-secondary program
What expenses are eligible under Student Aid?
Full-time post-secondary studies
Part-time post-secondary studies
Disability-related educational support
Study programs with co-op, practicum, internship, or thesis components, where applicable
Who can I contact for more information about the Student Aid?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at none or by phone at 1-800-667-5626.
Where is the Student Aid available?
The Student Aid program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Who are the financial supporters of the Student Aid?
Student Aid is funded by Government of New Brunswick, The Justin Lefebvre Foundation, Friends of Alexander von Humboldt School