In addition to EI, there are other benefits that you may qualify for, such as financial assistance to cover costs associated with training, child care, living away from home, travel assistance, commuting allowance and disability allowance.

Approximately three weeks prior to your scheduled training, the division will mail a class acceptance letter to you. Apply for these financial allowances as soon as you receive this class acceptance letter.

To apply, you can download an application form from the Employment Nova Scotia website here.

Complete the form and mail, fax or drop it off at the Employment Nova Scotia Office closest to your permanent place of residence.

Please note:

Since the application for additional financial assistance is separate from the application for EI benefits, please ensure that you have an EI claim (existing or new).
Although every effort is made to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, apprentices should consult www.gov.ns.ca/employmentnovascotia/apprenticeship, the official source of information about additional financial assistance.