Student Housing Nova Scotia has proposed a plan to address the shortage of affordable off-campus student housing in the province. The organization hopes to raise capital for a Developing Affordable Student Housing Fund by collecting a $5 semesterly fee from all students in NS. This would be used to construct below-market-rate off-campus housing units. Student Housing Nova Scotia Executive Director Mitchell Archibald explained that 10% of the funds raised will also go towards bursaries and financial aid. The fund follows the model established by the Montréal-based corporation Utile.
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