Before you apply to a university or college

There's only one you — with unique talents, interests and aspirations. You’re facing a big decision: where will you spend the next years of your life? What will you study?

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It's OK if you don’t know what you want or what the next steps are. We have the tools and information to help you make a decision, including a checklist for high school students, tips for parents, and a glossary to help define all that post-secondary language. You can also find information on scholarships, bursaries and student loans.

The information in this section is helpful whether you are:

• A Nova Scotia high school student trying to decide if you want to stay here,
• An international student considering coming to Nova Scotia to study and start your career,
• A post-secondary student currently studying at university or college in Nova Scotia looking to add a course or continue in a new program,
• A mature student who has been out of school for a while and wants flexible part-time options to upgrade your education. 

Explore your options

Do you want to move with the momentum and excitement of a larger school? Experience the quiet charm of a small-town campus? Study at the only French-speaking post-secondary school in NS? Explore community college options? Whatever you decide, it's all here for you in Nova Scotia.

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