Tuition and Fees

These tuition and fees reflect figures for the 2023-24 academic year. For undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs, full-time status (18 to 30 credits per September to April academic year) is assumed. 

For information on how to pay your tuition, including payment deadlines, please visit StFX's Student Accounts website, or email the Student Accounts team at @email.

Tuition and General Fees Nova Scotia Students Canadian (Non Nova Scotia Students) International Students
Tuition $9938.00 $9938.00 $9938.00
Nova Scotia Tuition Bursary -$1283.00 - -
International Student Fee - - $9938.00
Information and Technology Fee $457.00 $457.00 $457.00
Facilities Renewal Fee $222.00 $222.00 $222.00
Fitness and Recreational Fee $130.00 $130.00 $130.00
Students' Union Fee $191.30 $191.30 $191.30
Student Union Bloomfield Renovation Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Health and Wellness Expansion Fee $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
My Virtual Doctor $44.85 $44.85 $44.85
Domestic Health and Dental Plan $595.00 $595.00 -
International Health Plan (Mandatory) - - $1305.00
International Dental Plan (Optional) - - $270.00
Total $10445.15 $11728.15 $22646.15
  • For BED students, add a $70.00 field transportation fee (per practicum course)
  • For music students, add a $750.00 applied performance music fee (per applicable course)
  • Tuition fees for overload courses (above and beyond 30 credits)
    • Additional 3 credits: $955.00
    • Additional 6 credits: $1910.00
Tuition and General Fees Nova Scotia Students Canadian (Non Nova Scotia Students) International Students
Tuition $10319.00 $10319.00 $10319.00
Nova Scotia University Student Bursary -$1283.00 - -
International Student Fee - - $10319.00
Information and Technology Fee $457.00 $457.00 $457.00
Lab Fee $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
Facilities Renewal Fee $222.00 $222.00 $222.00
Fitness and Recreational Fee $130.00 $130.00 $130.00
Students' Union Fee $191.30 $191.30 $191.30
Student Union Bloomfield Renovation Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Health and Wellness Expansion Fee $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
My Virtual Doctor $44.85 $44.85 $44.85
Domestic Health and Dental Plan $595.00 $595.00 -
International Health Plan (Mandatory) - - $1305.00
International Dental Plan (Optional) - - $270.00
Total $10856.15 $12139.15 $23438.15
  • Tuition fees for overload courses (above and beyond 30 credits)
    • Additional 3 credits: $955.00
    • Additional 6 credits: $1910.00
Tuition and General Fees Nova Scotia Students Canadian (Non Nova Scotia Students) International Students
Tuition $9938.00 $9938.00 $9938.00
Nova Scotia Tuition Bursary -$1283.00 - -
International Student Fee - - $9938.00
Information and Technology Fee $457.00 $457.00 $457.00
Facilities Renewal Fee $222.00 $222.00 $222.00
Fitness and Recreational Fee $130.00 $130.00 $130.00
Students' Union Fee $191.30 $191.30 $191.30
Student Union Bloomfield Renovation Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Health and Wellness Expansion Fee $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
My Virtual Doctor $44.85 $44.85 $44.85
Domestic Health and Dental Plan $595.00 $595.00 -
International Health Plan (Mandatory) - - $1305.00
International Dental Plan (Optional) - - $270.00
Total $10445.15 $11728.15 $22646.15
  • For BED students, add a $70.00 field transportation fee (per practicum course)
  • For music students, add a $750.00 applied performance music fee (per applicable course)
  • Tuition fees for overload courses (above and beyond 30 credits)
    • Additional 3 credits: $955.00
    • Additional 6 credits: $1910.00
Tuition and General Fees Nova Scotia Students Canadian (Non Nova Scotia Students) International Students
Tuition $7882.00 $7882.00 $7882.00
Nova Scotia University Student Bursary -$769.68 - -
International Student Fee - - $7882.00
Information and Technology Fee $457.00 $457.00 $457.00
Facilities Renewal Fee $222.00 $222.00 $222.00
Fitness and Recreational Fee $130.00 $130.00 $130.00
Students' Union Fee $191.30 $191.30 $191.30
Student Union Bloomfield Renovation Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Health and Wellness Expansion Fee $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
My Virtual Doctor $44.85 $44.85 $44.85
Domestic Health and Dental Plan $595.00 $595.00 -
International Health Plan (Mandatory) - - $1305.00
International Dental Plan (Optional) - - $270.00
Total $8902.47 $9672.15 $18534.15
  • Fees are for 18 credits, taken within the September to April academic year. Additional course registration over 18 credits will incur additional fees. Fees are for one year of the program.
  • Continuation fees: $2,631 plus applicable ancillary fees (international students add an additional $2,631.)
  • Payment due dates: 65% of all fees are due September 15, with the remainder due January 15. 
Tuition and General Fees Nova Scotia Students Canadian (Non Nova Scotia Students) International Students
Tuition (per 3-credit course) $1063.00 $1063.00 $1063.00
Nova Scotia University Student Bursary -$128.30 - -
International Student Fee (per 3-credit course) - - $1063.00
Information and Technology Fee $76.17 $76.17 $76.17
Facilities Renewal Fee $36.99 $36.99 $36.99
Students' Union Fee $31.89 $31.89 $31.89
Student Union Bloomfield Renovation Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Health and Wellness Expansion Fee $20.85 $20.85 $20.85
My Virtual Doctor $44.85 $44.85 $44.85
Domestic Health and Dental Plan $595.00 $595.00 -
International Health Plan (Mandatory) - - $1305.00
International Dental Plan (Optional) - - $270.00
Total $1765.45 $1893.75 $3936.75
  • Listed fees are for 3 credit courses
  • A continuation fee of $2,101 (plus applicable ancillary fees) may apply in some circumstances

Payment Due Dates

  • Fall Courses (Sept to Dec) due September 15th
  • Winter courses (Jan to Apr) due January 15th
  • Spring courses (May to Jun) due May 15th
  • Summer courses (Jul to Aug) due July 15th
Tuition and General Fees Nova Scotia Students Canadian (Non Nova Scotia Students) International Students
Tuition $6376.00 $6376.00 $6376.00
Nova Scotia University Student Bursary -$769.68 - -
International Student Fee - - $6376.00
Information and Technology Fee $457.00 $457.00 $457.00
Facilities Renewal Fee $222.00 $222.00 $222.00
Fitness and Recreational Fee $130.00 $130.00 $130.00
Students' Union Fee $191.30 $191.30 $191.30
Student Union Bloomfield Renovation Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Health and Wellness Expansion Fee $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
My Virtual Doctor $44.85 $44.85 $44.85
Domestic Health and Dental Plan $595.00 $595.00 -
International Health Plan (Mandatory) - - $1305.00
International Dental Plan (Optional) - - $270.00
Total $7396.47 $8166.15 $15522.15
  • Fees are for one year of the program (18 credits)
  • A continuation fee of $2,101 (plus applicable ancillary fees) may apply
  • Payment deadline: 65% of total fees are due September 15, with the remaining balance due January 15. 
Tuition and General Fees Nova Scotia Students Canadian (Non Nova Scotia Students) International Students
Tuition $6376.00 $6376.00 $6376.00
Nova Scotia University Student Bursary -$769.68 - -
International Student Fee - - $6376.00
Information and Technology Fee $457.00 $457.00 $457.00
Facilities Renewal Fee $222.00 $222.00 $222.00
Fitness and Recreational Fee $130.00 $130.00 $130.00
Students' Union Fee $191.30 $191.30 $191.30
Student Union Bloomfield Renovation Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Health and Wellness Expansion Fee $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
My Virtual Doctor $44.85 $44.85 $44.85
Domestic Health and Dental Plan $595.00 $595.00 -
International Health Plan (Mandatory) - - $1305.00
International Dental Plan (Optional) - - $270.00
Total $7396.47 $8166.15 $15522.15
  • Fees are for one year of the program (18 credits)
  • Continuation fee $2,101 (International add $2,101) and applicable ancillary fees
  • Payment deadline: 65% of total fees are due September 15, with the remaining balance due January 15. 
Tuition and General Fees Nova Scotia Students Canadian (Non Nova Scotia Students) International Students
Tuition $12130.00 $12130.00 $12130.00
Nova Scotia University Student Bursary -$1283.00 - -
International Student Fee - - $12130.00
PhD Auxiliary Fee $370.00 $370.00 $370.00
Students' Union Fee $191.30 $191.30 $191.30
My Virtual Doctor $44.85 $44.85 $44.85
Domestic Health and Dental Plan $595.00 $595.00 -
International Health Plan (Mandatory) - - $1305.00
International Dental Plan (Optional) - - $270.00
Total $12048.15 $13331.15 $26441.15
  • Domestic student payment of $7,950.00 is due June 1, with the remainder due December 1 each year of the program.
  • International student payment of $15,635.00 is due June 1, with the remainder due December 1 each year of the program.
  • Continuation fee (when applicable) of $3,465 plus student union and information & technology fees are due in full June 1. International students add an additional $3,465 to their continuation fee. 
Accelerated Nursing Option Fee Guide
24 Month (Non LPN)
Semester Course Period Credits NS Students Non NS Students Int'l Students Payment Due dates
3 January to April 15 $5,430.87 $6,072.27 $11,572.12 January 15th
4 May to August 15 $5,215.12 $5,856.52 $11,311.52 Spring course May 15th, Summer July 15th
5 & 6 Sept to April 30 $10,216.30 $11,499.30 $21,818.30 1st term Sept 15th remainder Jan 15th
7 May to August 15 $5,215.12 $5,856.52 $11,311.52 Spring course May 15th, Summer July 15th
8 Sept to Dec 15 $5,430.87 $6,072.27 $11,527.27 September 15th
    Program Total $31,508.29 $35,356.89 $67,540.74  
20 Month (LPN's)
Semester Course Period Credits NS Students Non NS Students Int'l Students Payment Due dates
4 May to August 12 $4,368.70 $4,881.82 $9,245.82 Spring course May 15th, Summer July 15th
5 & 6 Sept to April 27 $10,216.30 $11,499.30 $21,818.30 1st term Sept 15th remainder Jan 15th
7 May to August 15 $5,215.12 $5,856.52 $11,311.52 Spring course May 15th, Summer July 15
8 Sept to Dec 15 $5,430.87 $6,072.27 $11,527.27 September 15th
    Program Total $25,230.99 $28,309.91 $53,902.91  

NOTE: Tuition and related Fees in this report are based on the 2023-2024 Fee schedule and are subject to change for future academic years. Furthermore, in the event of a discrepancy between this report and actual charges based on the Full Time and Per Credit Nursing fee schedule, the official fee schedule will prevail. Also please note this summary does not include Residence related fees, printing, Health & Dental, or other program specific fees.

Please note: Student Loan funding payments for this program are generally made in January and August each year