Bursary Requirements
A bursary is granted primarily on the basis of established unmet need to students who are performing satisfactorily in an academic program as a full-time student.
- "Need" is the difference between the cost (expenses directly related to education) to attend Acadia for an academic year and the resources you can contribute toward those costs.
- Your "resources" include your parents’ contribution, your income (and your spouse's, if married), outside or private scholarships, student loans, and your other sources of financial support.
To apply, Canadian and American students must be receiving government financial assistance such as a Canada/Provincial Student Loan or subsidized US Direct Loan. International students (non-US) need only complete the bursary application.
The University reserves the right to cancel or to curtail any financial benefits in the event of a low standard of academic work or of objectionable conduct.
Please note: Acadia Divinity College students are ineligible for funding through these programs and should contact ADC directly with funding inquiries.
Student Loan Assessments for Bursaries
How to Obtain Your Student Loan Assessment
Provided below are instructions for finding your government student loan assessment. Your application will not be assessed until we receive your assessment electronically or in person.
Loan From: |
We require a copy of your: |
Where to find the assessment: |
Alberta |
Assessment Results |
You should be able to print a copy of your assessment results from the AB Students Finance website. You will need to login with your user ID and password. |
British Columbia |
2 page Notification of Assessment |
If you don't have the paper copy that you received from BC Student Aid you should be able to print a copy of this Notification of Assessment from the BC Student Aid. You will need to login with your social insurance number, application number, and date of birth. |
Manitoba |
My award info + My assessment Details |
You should be able to print this from the MB Student Aid website. |
New Brunswick |
2 page Notice of Assessment & reassessment |
This is mailed to you. |
Newfoundland |
Student Loan Notice of Assessment |
You should be able to print a copy from the NL Student Financial Assistance Website. You will have to Login with your user name and password. |
Nova Scotia |
Funding Details & Application Status |
You should be able to screen capture a copy of your Funding Details & Application Status from the NS Student Aid MyPath website. You will need to login with your social insurance number and password. |
Ontario |
Funding Summary |
You should be able to print a copy of your funding summary from the OSAP website.You will need to login with your OSAP Access number and password. |
Prince Edward Island |
Funding Details & Application Status |
If you don't have the paper copy that you received from the PE Student Financial Services Office, you should be able to print a copy of your explanation of assessment from the PE Student Financial Services website. You will need to login with your social insurance number and password. |
Quebec |
Full Time Assessment-Financial Assistance Statement |
You should be able to print this from the Quebec website. You will need your permanent code and password to login. |
Saskatchewan |
Letter of Assessment |
This is mailed to you. |
USA |
We will use your SAR on file for Direct Loan |
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Nova Scotia Student Bursaries
Nova Scotia students will receive a bursary of $128.30 per 3 credit-hour course to a maximum set by the provincial government for the September-August time frame. Visit Financial Services to learn more.