Nurse practitioner students who agree to work in rural communities after graduating will be eligible for return-of-service grants to fully cover their tuition costs.
A bill introduced by the provincial government May 10 would help keep university tuition fee increases in line with the rate of inflation and provide funding predictability for institutions.
Advanced Education and Literacy Minister Diane McGifford today announced 10 out of 12 requests made by university professional faculties to increase tuition fees beyond the five per cent already approved by government have been declined.
