Financial Resources
Managing the cost of professional education takes careful planning and preparation and can increase the financial burden on some candidates. CPLED has compiled some financial resources to help candidates and internationally trained lawyers access funding for tuition, books, living expenses, and accreditation costs. These options include student lines of credit from Canadian banks and specialized programs for skilled newcomers.
Canadian Banks
Most Canadian banks offer student financial assistance dependent on credit checks and financial situation.
ATB Professional Students Line of Credit offers flexible options for students enrolled in Professional study.
TD Student Line of Credit offers flexible options which provide financial assistance that can help to pay for tuition fees, books and living expenses.
Recognition Counts for Manitoba Students
Recognition Counts is a program that provides support to skilled immigrants wishing to work in their fields of expertise or alternative career in Manitoba.
The program offers financial counselling, as well as the opportunity to apply for a loan of up to $15,000 with Assiniboine Credit Union, to help with the cost of having qualifications recognized in Manitoba and obtaining employment in a profession or trade.
For more information on Recognition Counts, visit their website.
Windmill Microlending
Windmill Microlending is a registered charity serving newcomers since 2005. Windmill Microlending provides microloans of up to $15,000 for skilled immigrants and refugees to pay for their Canadian licensing or training needed to restart or continue their careers in Canada.
Loans can be used to cover fees for licensing and qualifying exams, credential assessments, books, course materials, childcare, or living allowance during the study period, English or French training, and other expenses to cover the costs of Canadian accreditation, training, and career development. To find out if you are eligible for a Windmill loan, please visit their website.