The health and dental plans were approved by student referendum and as a result are now a requirement of your enrolment at Nova Scotia Community College. The plans provide protection and security for eligible students, minimizing the effects of injury or ailments. The cost of the plans is included in your institutional fees provided you meet the eligibility enrolment criteria:
- You are a domestic enrolled in a full-time or customized program that is 20 weeks or longer
- You are an international student,
- You are an Adult Learning Program (ALP) student enrolled in three or more units
- You are an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or an Achieve student
- You are residing in Canada,
- You are under the age of 70
* International students who studied at home in 2020/2021 please click
here for details for submitting eligible claims.
Full time eCampus students who are residents of Canada can opt into the Health & Dental Plan within the applicable timeframe.
Please note : If you are a student officially sponsored by the Department of Community Services (DCS), you will be automatically opted out from the Student Benefit Plan.
If you are unsure about whether or not you are eligible for the Student Health and Dental plan, please contact the
NSCC Student Benefits Plan Office prior to any applicable deadlines.
Students with Accommodated Reduction course load
Students who are taking part-time course load but are considered full-time by the institution may be eligible to opt in to the Student Health and Dental Plan. Please contact the NSCC Student Benefits Plan Office for further details, prior to the applicable deadline for your semester period of enrolment.
Do you need individual insurance? If you are not eligible for the student plan there are personal insurance solutions available.
Click here to learn more.