The NBSA works with the province, university administrators and faculty, and other stakeholders toward its goal of an affordable, accessible, and high-quality post-secondary education system in New Brunswick.

In 1986, the NBSA experienced its first major policy success in the awarding of two student representative seats on the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission.

In 2006, the NBSA embarked on a large scale campaign to raise awareness of student issues by hosting a “Day of Action,” which saw television, radio, and media ads run during the 2006 provincial election.

In that year’s budget, the provincial government announced the creation of the Timely Completion Benefit that capped student debt at $26,000 and introduced a new repayment assistance program for recent graduates.

[5] The NBSA’s current policy positions include strategic investments in student financial aid, the elimination of in-study and summer earnings assessments, and an expansion of experiential learning opportunities.

In the face of a struggling provincial economy, the NBSA continues to work with all stakeholders toward a better post-secondary system and a stronger New Brunswick.

2019-2020: Kjeld-Mizpah (KJ) Conyers-Steede 2018-2019: Emily Blue 2017-2018: Samuel Titus 2016-2017: Robert Burroughs 2015-2016: Lindsay Handren 2013-2015: Patrick Joyce 2009-2010: Mélissa Cormier 2007-2009: Heather Elliott 2005-2007: Claude Haché