Financial Aid

Bank Loans for education. Many banks provide loans for education purposes, and you may want to contact your financial institution to inquire about their student education loans.

B.C. Employer Training Grant program (ETG) supports skills training to address provincial labour market needs. An employer applies on behalf of their employee(s) for eligible training costs. You must discuss your eligibility with your employer.  Visit the BC Employer Training Grant website for details.

CPA Education Foundation (CPAEF) offers scholarships and bursaries to students enrolled in CPA Preparatory Courses and the CPA Professional Education Program. Amounts awarded range from $500-$3000 each.

Employers often offer financial assistance to students and candidates enrolled in CPA Preparatory Courses and CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). The CPA program has a work experience component included in the program.

Internationally trained accountants who wish to acquire their Canadian credential may apply for low-interest education loans in the amount of $1,000-$30,000 through the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program. FCR Loans and similar low interest loan programs available to newcomers are available for application through your local BC Settlement Agency. Please contact them directly for assistance on how to apply.

Windmill Microlending assists clients with microloans for amounts up to $15,000, empowering skilled immigrants and refugees to achieve the Canadian licensing or training required to work in their field, or get a position that matches their level of education, skills and experience.