Funding Your Future
Don't let cost stand between you and your new career. Island Career Academy has funding options — including FREE tuition — for many of our programs.
Featured Funding Opportunities
Top funding options available for students enrolled in programs at Island Career Academy.
Qualified students pay absolutely nothing — tuition AND textbooks are fully covered.
- Free tuition & books
- 204 hands-on practicum hours
- Work term placement support
- 25-week program
* Funded through NS Seniors and Long Term Care for eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
A $5,000 bursary is available for qualified ECE students to help cover tuition costs.
- Up to $5,000 in funding
- 46-week comprehensive program
- 600 practicum hours
- On-site ECE learning lab
* Funded through NS Department of Education for eligible applicants.
Government Funding Options
Many students qualify for government assistance programs. Our admissions team can help you find and apply for the right option.
NS Student Assistance
Nova Scotia Student Assistance provides loans and grants for eligible post-secondary students.
Learn moreEmployment Insurance (EI)
Eligible EI recipients may be able to use benefits to fund approved training programs.
Learn moreFirst Nations Funding
Indigenous students may qualify for post-secondary funding through Indigenous Services Canada.
Learn moreVeterans & Military
Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans may qualify for NCMSTEP or Veterans Affairs education funding.
Learn moreEmployment Nova Scotia
Employment NS supports individuals re-entering the workforce with approved training funding.
Learn moreStudent Line of Credit
Many banks offer student lines of credit specifically designed for post-secondary education.
Interest-Free Payment Plans
ICA offers flexible, interest-free payment plans to help spread the cost of tuition over time.
Not Sure What You Qualify For?
Our admissions team can walk you through every funding option available to you — for free, with no obligation.