North Island College - Comox Valley

Associate of Arts - Pre-Social Work
Courtenay, Canada, North America
Courtenay, Canada, North America
About the program
Students can start their degree at NIC and receive two years (60 credits) of transfer credit toward any BC university. Learn strong critical thinking and research skills sought after by employers as they study anthropology, criminology, First Nations studies, English, geography, history, liberal studies, modern languages (Chinese, French and Spanish), philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology and women’s studies.
Program Details
Degree level:
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Study mode:
In Class
Program duration:
24 months
Features
Post-study work visa
International Year One
Details come from the university and can change — always confirm on the program page before you apply.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Grade 12 / High School
Cost

$100
Application fee

$22 895
Cost of living / year

CA$15 815
≈ $11 544
Tuition
Other fees

Student Service Fee
per year
$945
Health and Dental Fee
per year
$285
Student Union Fee
per year
$210
Learner Resource Fee
per year
$180
Lab Fee
per year
$15
Charged by the institution on top of tuition.
Scholarships (1)
HCA and ECCE Scholarship
CAD 1,000
Awarded automatically
Requirements:
The $1000 HCA and ECCE Scholarship at North Island College is designed to support students enrolled full-time in the Health Care Assistant (HCA) or Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programs. This scholarship is automatically awarded once full-time student status is confirmed after the add/drop date of the student's first semester, providing direct financial assistance towards tuition fees. # Eligibility Criteria - Must be enrolled full-time in either the HCA or ECCE program at North Island College. - Applicable only for students starting in the **September 2026 intake**. - Full-time student status must be confirmed after the add/drop date of the first semester. # Scholarship Value - **$1000** awarded once per eligible student. - The amount is automatically credited to the student’s account to be applied towards tuition fees. # Application Process - No application is required. - The scholarship is automatically applied based on enrollment status. # Important Notes - This scholarship is exclusively available for the September 2026 intake. - Students must maintain full-time status after the add/drop period to qualify. This scholarship offers a valuable opportunity for students pursuing careers in healthcare and early childhood education to receive financial support without the need for a separate application. Prospective students planning to start in September 2026 should ensure they meet the full-time enrollment criteria to benefit from this award.
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Program Details
Degree level:
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Study mode:
In Class
Program duration:
24 months



















