Most universities and colleges offer English Support Services as standard to students from overseas. While the quality is high, the cost of a post-secondary education in Nova Scotia is relatively low. In addition, international students are eligible for scholarship awards at Nova Scotia universities and colleges. Many programs are offered with a co-op option, where students spend part of their scheduled curriculum working for a local business, sometimes earning attractive salaries. International students are also eligible to take part-time jobs on campus.
Health insurance is required to register, and is available on most campuses.
International students will also require a student authorization from a Canadian Embassy or Consulate. SAT scores and essays are sometimes required of US students.