Respond to the Provincial Budget Cuts
We know that many students, parents, and community members are concerned about the recent grant cuts, specifically those regarding post-secondary education. We also know that this can feel like added stress when many people are already incredibly busy with school, work, family and other commitments. We believe that taking action and voicing your concerns shouldn’t be something that takes a long time, which is why we have already done some of the work for you!
Below you will find a few options for letter templates as well as a link to our Student Impact Survey.
Letter Writing Campaign
We have hyperlinked a webpage so that you can find each of the elected officials email addresses depending on who you would like to send it to (ie: click on “Minister of Advanced Education” to view the Minister’s email address, etc).
To view the letter template, click on the template title below on the left (ie: General Template).
Use this template if you are a current student, graduate, or a supporter of the post-secondary sector in Nova Scotia and want to voice your concerns to the provincial government. We recommend sending this letter to your local MLA; the Minister of Advanced Education; the Minister of Labour, Skills, & Immigration; and/or the Premier.
Use this template if you are or have been a graduate student who recieved a research award or scholarship in Nova Scotia. We also welcome those who are passionate about the importance of graduate research to use this letter template. We recommend sending this letter to your local MLA; the Minister of Advanced Education; and/or the Premier.
Use this template if you have ever recieved the government African Nova Scotian Post-Secondary Scholarship which has now been eliminated. We also welcome those who believe in the importance of the targeted financial supports to assist African Nova Scotian students in the pursuit of post-secondary education. We recommend sending this letter to your local MLA; and/or the Minister of Education/Advanced Education; and/or the Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs; and/or the Premier.
Use this template if you have ever participated in a form of Work-Integrated Learning (such as the CO-OP program, Graduate to Opportunity, etc). We want you to share the impact that these opportunities had on your educational experience and career outcomes. We recommend sending this letter to your local MLA; and/or the Minister of Advanced Education; and/or the Minister of Labour, Skills & Immigration; and/or the Premier.
Use this template if you are a Saint Mary’s University student or graduate who is confused and concerned about the $11 million reduction to SMU’s operating grant. We know that this has caused a lot of confusion and uncertainty and we encourage folks to reach out to inquire. We recommend sending this letter to the Minister of Advanced Education.
Student Impact Survey
In the coming weeks, Students Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors will be seeking a meeting with the Minister of Advanced Education to discuss the recent grant cuts and the impact this will have on students. We will also be raising concerns about the lack of communication or consultation involved in these cuts. We want to amplify YOUR voice and concerns. Please fill out our survey attached below to share your thoughts and concerns on the proposed budget cuts and the impact that they will have.
Whether you are a current student, a post-secondary graduate, or a supporter of post-secondary education, we would love to hear from you!