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Whether you’re thinking of going to college or getting your post-grad degree, the CAF can help you get there with one of our paid education programs. If you qualify, the CAF will pay 100% of your school fees, including your tuition, books and academic equipment! Meanwhile, you’ll earn a competitive annual salary and an excellent benefits ...
The maximum Education and Training Benefit (ETB) entitlement amount you can receive is based on the length of your Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) service: at least 6 years (the equivalent of 2,191 paid days) of service = $40,000*. at least 12 years (the equivalent of 4,382 paid days) of service = $80,000*. *Indexed annually by the Consumer Price ...
About this program. The Education and Training Benefit (ETB) may be able to help pay for the education required for you to reach your career or personal goals. The funding from this taxable benefit is flexible. You can choose: the school that best suits you. This benefit is not limited to formal post-secondary training.
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Primary Reserve members may be reimbursed for studying at a Canadian university or college to get a degree or diploma. The education reimbursement is up to 50% of your expenses with a maximum of $2,000 per academic year. The maximum benefit is $8,000 per career. You’re eligible for this benefit if: 1. you’re in the Reserve Force 2. you’ve successfu...
The Skills Completion Program reimburses education and certification expenses for Regular Force members to upgrade their military skills and experience to a civilian equivalent. This also includes certification level for a second career (civilian employment). The maximum benefit is $5,400 for up to 2 years of education and certification expenses. Y...
CAF Regular Force members deemed to be “Ill and Injured” in accordance with Canadian Forces Military Personnel Instruction 01/21, [printable version in PDF format (530 KB, 9 pages)] (accessible only on the Government of Canada network) Annex D, are able to receive the same benefits outlined above for Regular Force members, however, with fewer restr...
For more information on approved courses or programs, Individual Learning Plans, and reimbursement please email ++CDA.SDPEER-PARFS.ACD@CDA-ACD@Kingston, or SDPEER-PARFS@forces.gc.ca
NCM are soldiers, sailors and aviators. They are the skilled experts whose hands-on experience and trade specialties are required to conduct all CAF operations domestically and abroad. As they gain leadership experience and go up in rank, they become part of the command team. The salary of an untrained Private is $42,400 /year.
The payment amounts will be calculated as $20,000 per year (maximum amount). The remaining $40,000 will be available for the Veteran to access future education or training, including the $5,000 for short courses. Veteran B has $40,000 entitlement amount. They wish to pursue a four year university program.
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This program awards scholarships to eligible dependents and the spouses of serving or former CAF members. This helps them deal with the unique challenges they face in pursuing post-secondary education. The number of awards may vary from year to year. More information on eligibility criteria, the application process, and restrictions is ...
