Official Guidelines Updated: March 2026
Key Facts for 2025–2026:
FANS Distance Course Reimbursement reimburses eligible Nunavut residents for individual post-secondary courses completed by distance education, online, or correspondence. You must have successfully completed the course before applying. Reimbursement covers the cost of your completed course. Students with a permanent disability may also access up to $1,000 per course for disability-related services and equipment.
FANS Distance Course Reimbursement helps Nunavut residents further their education one course at a time through distance learning, online study, or correspondence programs. Rather than providing funding upfront, it reimburses you after you have successfully completed an approved post-secondary course.
This program is particularly suited to working adults, residents in remote communities, and anyone who cannot commit to full-time on-campus studies but wants to work toward a post-secondary credential.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for FANS Distance Course Reimbursement, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Have been a resident of Nunavut for at least 12 consecutive months before applying.
- Have successfully completed an approved post-secondary distance, online, or correspondence course at a designated institution.
- Not have any outstanding Government of Nunavut debts.
- Not be receiving student financial aid from another provincial, territorial, or federal program.
Important — Completion First:
FANS only reimburses courses you have successfully completed. You must pay for the course yourself first and then apply for reimbursement after receiving confirmation of successful completion. Do not wait too long to apply — contact the FANS office about applicable submission deadlines.
Disability Support for Distance Courses
If you have a permanent disability, you may also be eligible for up to $1,000 per full-credit distance course through the FANS Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities to cover disability-related services and equipment needed to complete your course. This requires the FANS Disability Assessment Form and supporting medical documentation.
How to Apply
Complete the FANS Distance Education Reimbursement Form, available from the FANS office or the Government of Nunavut website. Submit your completed application along with:
- Official confirmation of successful course completion (transcript or result letter)
- Proof of payment and receipts for tuition and course fees
Send your completed application to fans@gov.nu.ca. If you have questions about whether a specific course or institution qualifies, contact the FANS office before enrolling: fans@gov.nu.ca or 1-877-860-0680.
Other FANS Benefits
Distance Course Reimbursement is a standalone benefit available outside the main full-time FANS program. If you are ready to pursue full-time post-secondary studies, you may qualify for a broader package including Primary Universal Benefits, Secondary Universal Benefits, and loan support through the Primary Loan, Secondary Loan, or Needs Assessed Loan.
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