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  • Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards for High School Students

    Starting university is an exciting step, and Nipissing University offers a range of scholarships, bursaries, and awards to help support students applying directly from high school.

    Whether you’ve excelled academically, contributed to your community, or are looking for financial assistance, there are funding opportunities available to help you succeed.

    Entrance Award Application

    Opens March 1st  |  Deadline is May 1st

    DO NOT WAIT for an OFFER OF ADMISSION to APPLY

     

    Featured Entrance Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries

    $1000 - up to free tuition

    NU Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship
     

    Students with a minimum 80% average by June 30 are guaranteed an entrance scholarship

    Students outside Ontario are eligible. Email nuinfo@nipissingu.ca for more info

    No application needed

     

    See details

    $10,000 in first year

    Chancellor's
    Award
     

    Students entering full-time undergraduate studies from high school.

    Renewable at $3,000/year for 3 more years.

    Complete one Entrance Award Application to be considered for all first-year awards for students entering directly from high school.

    See details

    $5,000 in first year

    Joyce Family Foundation Bursary
     

    Full-time first-year undergraduate students from Northern Ontario high schools.

    Renewable at $5,000/year for 3 more years.

    Complete one Entrance Award Application to be considered for all first-year awards for students entering directly from high school.

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    More Entrance Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

    Complete one Entrance Award Application to be considered for more of these following first-year awards for students entering directly from high school.

    NOTE: Students must have applied to Nipissing University and received a 7-digit student number in order to log into our awards management software (e.g. 0612345).

    Entrance Award Application

    Opens March 1st  |  Deadline is May 1st
     

    DO NOT WAIT for an OFFER OF ADMISSION to APPLY

     

     

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    Helpful Info

    • Your Awards Management account must be created using the same email address you used when applying to Nipissing University (for example, jane.doe123@gmail.com). This is required so the email address can be matched with our applicant database and authorized as a user in the Awards Management system.
    • You can save and edit this application as many time as you want between March 1st and May 1st. Even if you submit, you can go back in, edit your application as needed and resubmit.
    • Students submitting a Chancellor's Award application will need two references to be considered: a school reference and a community reference. Please ensure their email addresses are accurate otherwise they will not get a link to fill out your reference.
    • Finally, do not wait until the last minute. Allow yourself ample time to access the application and submit all required supplemental documentation by May 1st. Deadlines will not be extended for any reason, including technical issues or difficulty logging in.

  • Payment Plan Information

    2026 Spring/Summer Term Payment Plan

    Online Registration Closes May 8, 2026

    Register Here

    Have questions for the Nipissing University Team?

    Contact the Nipissing University Student Financial Services Department at: finance@nipissingu.ca or call 705-474-3450 ext. 4419.

    Nipissing University Payment Plan

    Affordable Education, Tailored for You

    Nipissing University is offering interest free Payment Plan to enable students or their families to make monthly installments on their student account towards tuition, fees and room and board. The payment plan is not a loan. It is available for the Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer semesters. 

    Why Choose Nipissing University’s Payment Plan

    • Affordable: Break down the cost of your education into manageable monthly installments.

    • Convenient: Align your finances with payment plan instalment; due on the 15th of each month, student will be responsible  to make payments on time each month. 

    • No Interest: Our Payment Plan won't accrue interest charges.

    Key Features:Nipissing University Payment Plan

    • Monthly Payments: Spread your tuition and fees over multiple installments- monthly instalments only

    • No Interest: Our Payment Plan is interest-free.

    • Schedule: 15th of every month, payments are the responsibility of the student, and are not automatic.

    • Spring Semester- May, June, July and August

    •  Deadline to Enroll: May 8th, 2026

    • Fall Semester- September, October, November and December

    • Deadline to Enroll: September 15th, 2025

    • Winter Semester- January, February, March and April

    • Deadline to Enroll: January 22nd, 2026

    • Late enrollment acceptance will be at the discretion of the Nipissing University Student Financial Services Department.

    • While enrolled in the payment plan the student account will have account restrictions until the balance owing is paid in full. This will not affect academic blackboard access. 

     

  • Service Fees

    Type of FeeAmount
    Proof of Enrollment Fee$15.00
    Returned Cheques (NSF)$45.00
    Replacement ID Cards$25.00
    Certificate of Bilingualism$45.00
    Transcript Fee (1)$15.00
    Fax/Email Fee$4.00
    Ontario Courier Fee$8.00
    Inter-Provincial Courier Fee$20.00
    United States Courier Fee$30.00
    Other Country Courier Fee$50.00
    Diploma Fee$25.00
    Replacement Diploma$35.00
    Letter of Permission$40.00
    Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit$50.00
    Degree Audit/Evaluation$25.00
    Exam Proctoring Fee$75.00
    Deferred Final Examinations$75.00
    FSL/SSL Testing – oral/written$80.00
    FSL/SSL Retest$80.00
    Additional/Make-Up Education Practicum Fee$425.00
    Late Documentation Fee - Nursing$75.00
    Nursing Program Assessment Fee$250.00
    Residence FeesContact Residence Admissions
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    Late Fees: 1.5% monthly interest (19.56% annual rate) applies to overdue balances. Interest will not be waived for late payments.

    * Non-refundable fees

    (1) Transcripts must be ordered online. All transcript requests, including duplicate requests, are not refundable. Please ensure that you are requesting the appropriate documents prior to making your request.  You can complete the request form through this link Nipissing University Transcript Request Form .Requests will only be processed once payment has been received.  

    For transcript inquiries, please e-mail transcripts@nipissingu.ca.

    ***Non-payment of fees may render a student ineligible for registration in future sessions. In addition, students who are in financial arrears to the university may face deregistration from future courses and will not be issued their transcripts of record, statement of standing, degree or related evidence of their academic progress until such time as their account is cleared.***

  • Ontario Student Assistance Program

    Short OSAP "crash course"
    Detailed OSAP Application Information
    OSAP Login Page
    Register with the National Student Loans Centre

    Select one of the following quick links for a specific topic

    Nipissing University believes that all qualified students should have access to postsecondary education.  To demonstrate this, we have committed to partnering with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities in the Student Access Guarantee.

    What are the principles of SAG?

    • No qualified Ontario student should be prevented from attending Ontario's public colleges and universities due to a lack of financial support programs; and 
    • Students in need should have access to the resources they need for their tuition, books, compulsory fees, equipment and supplies.

    The Student Awards and Financial Aid Office administers government and institutionally-funded financial aid through loans, bursaries, scholarships, awards and work study to address student need.  We will provide assistance, to students who seek it, if unmet need related to tuition, books, compulsory fees, equipment and/or supplies exists after the student's own contribution has been assessed and after OSAP has been accessed.​

    Please Note: If a student withdraws from full-time studies, any student access guarantee funding issued for the year may be reversed.

    Click the button below to learn more about the Repayment Assistance Plan.

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    Overview​-How does Full Time OSAP work?

    Full-Time OSAP

    The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) provides loans and grants to help you come to university. For Full-Time OSAP, you need to take a 60% course load, or 9 credits per term (40%, or 6 credits, if you have a disability). If you are taking less than that, you can apply for Par time OSAP instead.  Follow our step-by-step guide for full-time OSAP below:

    1. Apply for OSAP

    We recommend submitting your application by August 1 to ensure your OSAP is processed and ready to go for September. You can still apply after this date; however, your funding may be delayed.

    2. Upload your required documents directly to your OSAP account

    At the end of your application, scan and upload any required documents to your OSAP account. Ensure you select the upload link that’s relevant to each document – do not upload all documents using one link!

    3. Receive your assessment

    Within a few days after you apply, but no earlier than mid-June, you will receive an email from OSAP to confirm your funding assessment is available. Don’t want the loan portion? Log in and select the “no loan option” to receive grant-only funding. Not getting enough OSAP funding? You might be eligible for a review – contact our office (finaid@nipissingu.ca) to discuss these options.

    You can also visit the After You Apply for OSAP website for more information about what happens after you upload required documents receive your assessment.

    4. Nipissing will confirm your enrolment to release your FIRST instalment (September)

    Starting the last week of August, Nipissing financial aid staff will begin confirming enrolment for the Fall term. When your enrolment has been confirmed, you will see an update on your OSAP account. Keep an eye on your bank account – OSAP should deposit 5-10 business days after enrolment confirmation.  If you don't see your funding within the expected time frame, follow up with the National Student Loans Centre to ensure everything is ok with your account (1-888-815-4517).

    5. Check your NU fee account on WebAdvisor to ensure your tuition is paid (September)

    Check your fee account on Web Advisor to confirm your OSAP payment has arrived.  Make sure you check the "view costs by term" screen to ensure the balance owing for fall/vs winter term has been covered.  Not enough OSAP to cover your fees?  Remember to pay any “balance owing” by the fee deadline to avoid late payment charges.  

    6. Check your email and OSAP message centre

    You may receive communications by email - and your OSAP message centre - regarding your file throughout the year. Mid-year, OSAP may also request additional income information to confirm your grant eligibility.

    7. Nipissing will confirm your enrolment to release your SECOND instalment (January)

    Mid-December, Nipissing will begin confirming enrolment for the Winter term. When your enrolment has been confirmed, you will see an update on your OSAP account. You can expect to receive your OSAP in the first week of January.

    A note for graduate students in a full year program:  OSAP will be paid out in two instalments (usually September and January) but your fees are due in three instalments (September, January and May) - be sure to budget accordingly.

    8. Check your Nipissing fee account on WebAdvisor to ensure your tuition is paid (January)

    Check your fee account on Web Advisor to ensure your funds arrive. Not enough OSAP to cover your fees?  Remember to pay any “balance owing” (shown on the “view costs by term” screen of your statement of account) by the fee deadline to avoid late payment charges

    9. Pass your courses

    We check your academic progress at the end of every school year. As an OSAP recipient, you are expected to pass 60% of a full course load, or 3 courses per term (40% or 2 courses, if you are a student with a permanent disability).

    Don’t worry – we’re not checking your academic average; progress is assessed on a pass/fail basis. If you don’t pass 3 courses per term, you may be placed on OSAP academic probation.

    10. Receive OSAP again or apply for interest-free status or enter repayment

    If you’re returning to full-time studies - within six months of the end of your study period - you have two options to stay out of repayment and maintain interest-free status:

    1. Apply for OSAP again. When we confirm your enrolment, the loan center is notified that you are still in full-time studies.
    2. Apply for interest-free status. If you don’t apply for OSAP again, you can log onto your OSAP account and submit a Continuation of Interest-Free Status application to keep your loans interest-free and defer repayment.

    Not returning to full-time studies? Learn more about repaying your loans on the OSAP website.

    Why am I on Academic Probation for OSAP?

    If you received a notification from OSAP that you are on Academic Probation or failed academic progress, please note this is not related to your Nipissing academic standing.

    As an OSAP student, you are expected to successfully complete 60% of a full course load, or 9 credits  per term (40%, or 6 credits if you are a student with a permanent disability). We don’t look at your actual average – you’re assessed on a pass/fail basis. You could be getting As, but if you only successfully complete fewer than 9 credits, you will be placed on probation.

    The first instance of academic probation is just a warning. You must complete the Acknowledgement of Academic Progress form available in the OSAP portal. If you had medical or extenuating circumstances, send us an email to let us know and attach supporting documentation – we may be able to remove the warning from your file.

    The second instance will result in a full restriction from funding for 1 year.   This may be appealed as long as the second set of circumstances is different from what lead to the first instance.  

    For more information, you are welcome to contact the financial aid office (finaid@nipissingu.ca).

    Part-time Students

    Part-time students with demonstrated financial need may qualify for loan funding and a grant of up to $2520 (total per academic year). To be eligible, you must meet the requirements for a part-time Canada Student Loan. In addition, you must have a gross (family) income below specified government guidelines. Please visit the OSAP website for more information and an online application for the program.​

    Student Complaints

    Should a student be dissatisfied with a service from the Student Awards and Financial Aid Department or a specific staff member, the student is referred to the Manager of Student Financial Services. If a meeting with the Manager cannot resolve his/her issue(s) the student is directed to the VP Finance and Administration, whose decision is final.  Students can also refer to the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities​.

    Students can also contact the Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Development (SFAB) should their complaints not be adequately addressed.​

  • Campus Perks

    As a Nipissing University alumnus, you are entitled to many benefits and services provided by Alumni Relations and your Alumni Association, including your free digital NU Alumni Card found within NU Perks!

    In addition to all of the benefits found directly through Perks, your alumni card also provides access to the Harris Learning Library (does not include e-resources off-campus). For more information about the library services available, please contact our Service Desk at 705-474-3450 x 4221.

    NU Alumni also enjoy preferred rates for summer accommodations at Nipissing University residences in North Bay. To book your stay, please e-mail: stay@nipissingu.ca.

    Alumni Fitness Membership – R.J. Surtees Student Athletic Centre

    Nipissing University alumni are eligible for a preferred annual membership rate of $275 (HST included) for access to the fitness facilities at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletic Centre.

    Please note:

    • Memberships are valid for alumni only
    • Access to the facility requires a valid digital alumni card through the NU Perks app
    • Alumni may be asked to present their digital alumni card upon entry

    If you do not yet have your digital alumni card, please register through NU Perks before visiting the facility.

    Facility hours may occasionally change due to special events or campus operations.

  • Mental Health & Well-being Policy

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    Policy Statement

    Nipissing University recognizes the importance of mental health as a critical dimension of wholistic student wellbeing. This policy outlines Nipissing University’s commitments to student mental health and provides information about support available to students.

    This policy responds to the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024 which amended the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act to require Ontario’s publicly assisted colleges and universities to have a student mental health policy.

    Click here to view the policy

    Any questions regarding this policy can be directed to the Director Student Wellness at sarahcan@nipissingu.ca.