Tuition reimbursement bursaries for paramedic and emergency medical technician students

Students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution who sign a “Pay-to-Stay” return-of-service commitment may qualify for a tuition bursary after graduation.

Overview

Effective June 11, 2025, until March 31, 2026, the province is investing in a tuition reimbursement initiative for students who have successfully graduated from one of the provincially approved post-secondary education programs in New Brunswick to become a paramedic or an emergency medical technician.

Reimbursement

Students who are currently enrolled in one of the approved training programs OR will be enrolled before March 31, 2026, may qualify for a tuition reimbursement bursary covering tuition costs. To receive the bursary, they must successfully complete their training program, receive a license issued by the Paramedics Association of New Brunswick and enter a “Pay-to-Stay” return-of-service agreement with Ambulance New Brunswick (ANB) upon graduation.

Upon successfully graduating from a program, and signing an employment contract with ANB, students’ request for the tuition rebate will proceed. There is no action required on the part of students.

Pay-to-Stay return-of-service agreements: 

Primary and Advanced Care Paramedic (PCP and ACP) students: 

  • The tuition reimbursement bursary will be issued in two payments:
    • The first allocation, representing 50% of the eligible costs incurred for tuition, will be issued directly to the graduate by Ambulance New Brunswick in the form of a non-taxable grant.
    • The remaining 50% of eligible costs incurred for tuition will be issued to the graduate upon confirmation that two  years of full-time service has been granted to Ambulance New Brunswick. This last payment will be issued directly to the graduate by Ambulance New Brunswick in the form of a non-taxable grant.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students:

  • The tuition reimbursement bursary will be issued in two payments:
    • The first allocation representing 50% of the eligible costs incurred for tuition will be issued directly to the graduate by Ambulance New Brunswick in the form of a non-taxable grant.
    • The remaining 50% of eligible costs incurred for tuition will only be issued to the graduate upon confirmation that one year of full-time service has been granted to Ambulance New Brunswick. This last payment will also be issued directly to the graduate by Ambulance New Brunswick in the form of a non-taxable grant.

Eligibility

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are studying or have begun your studies between June 11, 2025 and March 31, 2026, in a recognized and approved training program.
  • Are studying  at one of the following education institutions in New-Brunswick to become a primary care paramedic (PCP) or emergency medical technician (EMT):
  • Are studying at one of the following institutions in the  Maritimes to become an advanced care paramedic (ACP):
  • Sign a “Pay-to-Stay” return-of-service agreement with Ambulance New Brunswick upon graduation:
    • Two years of full-time service for primary or advanced care paramedics
    • One year of full-time service for emergency medical technicians

Important note:  You will be required to sign a consent form with ANB authorizing permission to share your information with the Government of New Brunswick to review and confirm if any funds have been granted by Working NB and/or Student Financial Services, or any other provincially funded program. This consent is to ensure no duplication of funding occurs. 

Additional financial support

You may inquire about obtaining financial assistance by applying for Student Aid.

You can also inquire at your regional WorkingNB office about your eligibility for additional financial support.

Upcoming eligible training courses

Contact the college for current and upcoming offerings. Courses are currently planned in English or French in institutions in different communities in New Brunswick. 

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT):

Primary Care Paramedic (PCP):

Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP):  

 

For additional information

If you are interested in learning more about a career with Ambulance New Brunswick, visit AmbulanceNB - Careers.