Financial Aid

Your post-secondary education is a big investment.

Whatever your financial situation may be, we are committed to a funding solution for you.

Before you start your program, we can help you explore the different financial aid options available. Financial Assistance for your post-secondary or continuing education may be received from the resources outlined below. Some qualifications may be required. Available to domestic students only. International Students are encouraged to seek assistance in their home country, unfortunately, financial aid is not available to you from Canada.

Interest-Free Monthly Tuition Payments

National Institute provides 0% interest financing (interest-free payment plan) to you. You will be able to pay for tuition and material costs in monthly installments. All domestic students are eligible with no credit check or co-signer requirements. For more information, call us now at 905-463-2006.

The monthly payment program is available to domestic students only.

Better Jobs Ontario

People who are unemployed or looking to learn the skills for a new career may be qualified for financial aid through the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development’s Better Jobs Ontario program. For more information on eligibility, and how to apply, visit:

Better Jobs Ontario

Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP)

The Canada Revenue Agency Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to withdraw RRSPs to finance your education. You may use your own RRSP or your spouse’s (or common-law partner). Limits apply. For more details, we encourage you to visit the Canada Revenue Agency website at:

Lifelong Learning Plan

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

If you are the beneficiary of an RESP fund, you can use it to help finance your post secondary education at National Institute. More information on accessing your Registered Education Savings Plan is available on the Government of Canada website at:

Registered Education Saving Plan

Student Line of Credit

Most major Canadian Banks and Credit Unions provide student lines of credit and personal loans based on your credit history and availability of guarantors. For more details, please speak with your financial institution or visit one of the following:

Employer or Union Reimbursement

Some employers or unions offer education benefit packages as part of your employment benefits. To determine your eligibility and learn how the benefit is operated, inquire with your employer, union, or employment benefits provider.

We can help you in this process to find out if you are eligible, and get all of the forms and applications completed to get your tuition reimbursed.

Out of Province Students

If you are from provinces outside of Ontario, you may qualify for scholarships, loans, grants and bursaries offered by your provincial student financial aid programs. More information on available government financial assistance can be found at:

Out of Province Financial Aid.