Financial Aid & Scholarships

Funding Your Education at CCATCM

Choosing to study Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an investment in your future career. We understand that managing the costs of education is an important consideration. At CCATCM, several options are available to help make your studies more accessible.

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Paying for Your Studies

Whether you’re looking at the Acupuncture Diploma or the Holistic Nutrition Counsellor Diploma, knowing your funding options helps. Let’s break down how most students handle tuition and fees.

Government Student Loans

Good news – CCATCM is an approved college. This means our diploma programs qualify for government student loans, which can be a big help. While the federal government provides baseline support through the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, each province and territory also offers its own student loan program with additional funding and unique benefits.

Who Can Apply & How it Works

If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can apply for student loans. The federal government and your home province or territory run these programs. You usually apply through your home province’s student aid website.

Provincial Loan Information

To explore what’s available in your area, you can visit your province or territory’s student aid site.

How to Apply

Go Online: Find your province's student aid website (like Nova Scotia Student Assistance). Applications often open in the spring for programs starting in the fall.
Get Your Info Ready: You'll need to show your income and provide other documents.
Give it Time: It usually takes about 4-6 weeks for them to process your application after you send it in. It's smart to apply early.

CCATCM Scholarship

We also offer a scholarship to help dedicated students.

What is It?

It’s a $3,000 scholarship for students who meet the requirements and are enrolled in one of our diploma programs.

How You Get It

The money goes straight towards your tuition for your final year of study here.

How to Qualify

There are rules about who can get it. The best way to find out if you qualify and how to apply is to talk to the CCATCM Admissions Office.

CCATCM Payment Plans

If you’re paying for school yourself without loans, we offer payment plans through our Finance Department to help spread out the cost.

Pay in Chunks

Instead of paying the full tuition at the start of each term, you can pay in smaller, regular installments.

Plan Choices

We usually offer:

How to Set it Up

Once you’ve been accepted into a program, get in touch with the CCATCM Finance Department. They can explain the details and help you set up a plan that works.

Other Ways to Fund Your Studies

Don’t forget about these other possibilities:

RESPs: If you have a Registered Education Savings Plan, you can definitely use it here.
Workplace Funding: Check if your employer or union offers money for education or training.
Military Funding: Special programs might be available if you're current or former Canadian Armed Forces personnel.
Indigenous Funding: Many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit organizations offer education funding.
Bank Loans/Lines of Credit: You can also talk to your bank about student lines of credit or personal loans.

Got Questions About Money?

Figuring out the financial side can be tricky. Our team is here to help you understand the options at CCATCM.

If you have questions about loans, the scholarship, or payment plans, reach out to our Admissions Office or Finance Department. They can give you the most relevant info for your situation.

Acupuncture Diploma Program

Continuing Care Assistant Diploma Program

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TCMP) Diploma Program

Natural Nutrition Counselor Diploma Program

Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr. TCM) Diploma Program

Workshops/Continuing Education

Acupressure Massage Diploma Program

Pursuing Masters & PhD Degrees

Dr. Li-Chen Signature Courses

Regular Courses

Class Schedule