Meal plans are obligatory in all residences, with the exception of one of the townhouses that is reserved for inter-national and mature students. Mount Saint Vincent students are entitled to a computer Username which gives them access on campus to a variety of software, e-mail, and the Internet free of charge. There are eight conveniently located labs on campus providing access to over two hundred workstations. One residence is wired to provide Internet access to students who bring their own computer. Returning students with a 3.5 GPA or higher are eligible for in-course awards.
Endowed bursaries are also available.
A short-term emergency loan program for students also exists. In addition to many job opportunities on campus, the university offers meaningful work experience on campus to students who demonstrate financial need through its Student Employment Program.