College Interest-Free Financing
Anderson College provides interest-free financing for self-funded students. For more information, please contact us and speak to one of our advisors.
Financial Aid
Education is one of the most important investments in life. “Can I afford it?” is a question frequently asked by our students. We will be happy to help you review your options to finance your future.
Financial Aid Options
Anderson College knows first-hand how stressful and frightening it can be to establish a career in a new country or to build a career in a country you’ve spent years in. Whether you’ve selected the program or are just beginning your research of what Anderson College offers for some students, the financial aspect of paying for school can seem daunting.
After being partner to thousands of students as they transitioned from student to success story, we can say with confidence that your career and your future are absolutely worth the investment and you can afford it.
We want to make the financial part of this process as easy to navigate as possible, so you can get to start-date and then graduation day. We’ve laid out some of the details that can help you below, or feel free to contact us directly and a member of our team will be happy to help you understand your options.
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Funding Your Education
Pick the path that matches how you'd like to fund your studies. Each option links directly to full details.
Loans & Grants
Personal Financing
Education Savings & Tax Benefits
Funding & Loan Options
Government Student Loans Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. Please visit www.osap.gov.on.ca or contact us and we will help you navigate the information on the government website.
Visit OSAPESDC
The Government of Canada is helping to create an educated, skilled, and flexible workforce. They are investing in programs that help individuals and businesses succeed in today’s economy and prepare for the jobs of the future. For more information on this funding option, please contact us and speak to one of our advisors.
Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP)
Students who have been named a beneficiary under a family members’ Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), may use funds from the RESP to finance their education.
Lifelong Learning Plan
The Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to withdraw from your RRSPs to finance full-time training or education for you or your spouse or common-law partner. For more information, please visit this link.
Visit Canada.caOntario Job Grant
The Ontario Job Grant provides an opportunity for employers to invest in their workforce with help from the government.
- The Job Grant provides direct financial support to individual employers who wish to purchase training for their employees. It’s available to small, medium, and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees, and will: Provide up to $10,000 in government support per person for training costs.
- Require employers to contribute one-third of the total costs. There is additional flexibility for small businesses to provide an in-kind contribution towards their share of the costs.
- Require training delivered by an eligible, third-party trainer.
If you’re an employer who needs to provide training for your employees, or an employee who wishes to inform your employer of the job grant and get training while employed, contact us to learn more. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and we will be happy to guide you through the process.
Bank Solutions
Most Canadian banks and credit unions offer student loans or lines of credit to finance your education. Visit your bank or select one below for more information.
Additional Funding Resources
Explore tailored funding pages for newcomers, alumni, out-of-province students, and bursary opportunities.
Better Jobs Ontario
Education funding for laid-off workers training for in-demand careers.
Learn moreAlumni Bursary
Up to $1,000 toward tuition for graduates returning for a second program.
Learn moreWindmill Microlending
Up to $15,000 low-interest loans for skilled immigrants and refugees.
Learn moreNew to Canada
Career services, Canadian work experience, funding options for newcomers.
Learn moreStudent Lines of Credit
Major Canadian banks offering student lines of credit.
Learn moreOut-of-Province Students
Provincial student aid contacts across Canada.
Learn moreCardiology Technologist Bursary
$3,000 bursary for new full-time Cardiology Technologist students.
Learn moreWant Help Navigating All the Options?
No need to do it alone. Contact a member of our Admissions team and we’ll work with you to match your interests and goals to a program and walk you through the steps that lead to start-day and career success.