FANS enhances benefit offerings for eligible post-secondary students

Press Release

September 10, 2025

The Department of Education is increasing the allowance for students under the Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) program.

Following a comprehensive review of FANS, the Government of Nunavut will implement recommended changes:

Significant increases to the living allowance, including a new housing allowance.
- Increase for a single student going to school down south from approx. $1,500/month to $2,900/month.
Simplification of funding – grants for Inuit and loans for non-Inuit.
Significant increase in the disability grant amount.
Removal of strict enrolment deadlines.
More flexibility for students who withdraw – making it easier to reapply later.

The department will replace FANS next year with a reworked student support program that includes additional non-financial student support and a new program name.

Visit the Government of Nunavut’s FANS webpage for more details and responses to frequently asked questions, or contact FANS at fans@gov.nu.ca or 1-877-860-0680.

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