Financial Aid

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.

100% FREE TUITION

Continuing Care Assistant

Qualified students pay absolutely nothing — tuition AND textbooks are fully covered.

* Funded through NS Seniors and Long Term Care for eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

$5,000 BURSARY

Community Residential Worker

A $5,000 bursary is available for qualified CRW students to help cover tuition costs.

* Funded by NS Dept. of Opportunities and Social Development.

Many students qualify for government assistance programs. Our admissions team can help you find and apply for the right option.

Nova Scotia Student Assistance provides loans and grants for eligible post-secondary students.

Eligible EI recipients may be able to use benefits to fund approved training programs.

Indigenous students may qualify for post-secondary funding through Indigenous Services Canada.

Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans may qualify for NCMSTEP or Veterans Affairs education funding.

Employment NS supports individuals re-entering the workforce with approved training funding.

Use your Registered Education Savings Plan to help fund your career training at ICA.

Many banks offer student lines of credit specifically designed for post-secondary education.

ICA offers flexible, interest-free payment plans to help spread the cost of tuition over time.

Download our full program cost sheet to see tuition for all programs offered at Island Career Academy.

Our admissions team can walk you through every funding option available to you — for free, with no obligation.