Windmill Microlending is a non-profit serving newcomers to Canada since 2005. Windmill offers low-interest, affordable career loans of up to $15,000 to help skilled immigrants and refugees pay for the costs of education and training programs, credentials, licensing and more to reach their career goals.

What can a loan be used for? 

• Education and training programs (two years or less), including courses
• Licensing and qualifying exams fees
• Living allowance during study time 
• Travel expenses to take courses or exams not available in your area 
• Credential’s assessments (WES, ICAS, IQAS or MIFI) 
• Professional association fees
• Books, course materials and work equipment 
• English or French language training .
• Relocation costs for employment .
• Other costs related to your career may be considered.

Who is eligible?

• Immigrants and internationally-educated individuals living in Canada 
• Permanent residents, Canadian citizens, protected persons, convention refugees and provincial nominees
• Newcomers who intend to work in the same field they trained in outside of Canada or to apply their transferable skills to a new career 
• Immigrants who don’t have an undischarged bankruptcy or a consumer proposal 

If you want to know if you’re eligible for a Windmill loan, click here.

To confirm if a Continuing Education program or course is eligible and fits loan criteria, please contact our office at 587-287-1033 orWindmill Microlending at 1-855-423-2262 or visit windmillmicrolending.org