Cost of living supports

Through your generosity, we continue to adapt to the evolving needs of our students, including the expansion of critical cost of living supports.

From bursaries and urgent aid to food security initiatives and emergency housing, these supports make a tangible difference in students’ daily lives, ensuring they can continue their education with stability.


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Total disbursed:

Learn more about NSCC’s cost of living supports and the impact they make.

Cost of Living Bursaries

Urgent Aid

Grocery and gas gift cards

Food insecurity initiatives

Emergency Housing

Other cost of living supports

“This will have an impact on the future I will be able to provide for my husband and I, giving me peace of mind, helping me step by step in the right direction. Receiving this award will set me on a more positive mental and physical path by financially removing some burdens, as well as giving me the confidence to know I can achieve anything.”

Ke-Yana R.

Women Unlimited '25, Akerley Campus Metal Fabrication student, Akerley Campus 2025 Recipient, Cost of Living Bursary

Through your generosity, we continue to adapt to the evolving needs of our students, including the expansion of critical cost of living supports.

From bursaries and urgent aid to food security initiatives and emergency housing, these supports make a tangible difference in students’ daily lives, ensuring they can continue their education with stability.


Total raised


Total disbursed:

Cost of Living Bursaries

Urgent Aid

Grocery and gas gift cards

Food insecurity initiatives

Emergency Housing

Other cost of living supports

Learn more about NSCC’s cost of living supports and the impact they make.

“This will have an impact on the future I will be able to provide for my husband and I, giving me peace of mind, helping me step by step in the right direction. Receiving this award will set me on a more positive mental and physical path by financially removing some burdens, as well as giving me the confidence to know I can achieve anything.”

Ke-Yana R.

Women Unlimited '25, Akerley Campus Metal Fabrication student, Akerley Campus 2025 Recipient, Cost of Living Bursary

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