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Nova Scotia Suspends Student Loan Payments For Those Hit By Alberta Wildfires

The Canadian Press, 10 May, 2016 12:26 PM

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will provide a six-month repayment holiday to those with provincial student loans who work and live in Fort McMurray.

The move follows a similar initiative announced by New Brunswick on Monday.

Advanced Education Minister Kelly Regan says loans will automatically be suspended for about 120 people who have Fort McMurray addresses.

Regan says those affected by the wildfires in the northern Alberta community shouldn't have the added burden of worrying about paying student loans while they cope with any potential job or property losses.

She says there may be more people eligible, such as those students in Alberta who still have Nova Scotia addresses.

Regan says anyone who is unsure whether they qualify should contact Nova Scotia Student Assistance at 1-800-565-8420.

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