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Student Aid
Financial support for New Brunswick students
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Application form for part-time student aid
- Proof of identity and immigration status, if applicable
- School-required supporting documents
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
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
Selection criteria
- Assessed financial need
- Family income and family size
- Student category and course load
- Academic progress and satisfactory scholastic standard
- Program and school designation status
How to apply
- Step 1: Get the application form
- Download the part-time student grant and loan application.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill in the form and obtain the required signature and school section.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Mail or drop off the completed form with the required supporting documents.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are normally processed within two to four weeks after all documents are submitted.
- Applications with supporting documentation and changes must be received six weeks before the study period end date.
- Students can track application status through the student aid portal.
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
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, Quebec Heritage Foundation