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Financial Assistance

General information

Your financial situation may have a major influence on the choices you make while looking for work or considering further education. If you are unemployed, you should make sure you are aware of all the financial support programs available.

You may be interested in pursuing a postsecondary education in order to improve your skills and increase your chances of finding a job. Please click on the link below for more information on the Nova Scotia Student Assistance Program is available to students.

Employment Insurance Benefits

Employment Insurance (EI) provides temporary financial help to unemployed Canadians while they look for work or upgrade their skills.

You will need to submit your Record of Employment (ROE) along with other information and documents when you apply for EI benefits. You should obtain your Record of Employment from your employer. For more information contact a local Human Resources and Skills Development Canada office.

Provincial Employment Program

The Provincial Employment Programs (PEP) is funding established in 1978 to provide career-related work experience for students enrolled in post-secondary education. The programs administered by the Office of Economic Development are:

Managing Your Money

Handling your finances can be a challenging task. Here are a few links that can help you out.