Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia

Microloans for newcomers to Canada to help cover the cost associated with having their international education/credentials recognized so that they can work in their field or related field and enhance their skills and education in a related field. Includes:

• Registration fees
• Licensing and examination fees
• Training, tuition fees, related textbooks or online resources
• Living expenses (During exams or specific training)
• Travel and accommodation expenses to complete exams and courses
• Work tools

Note: If the program or training you are taking is eligible for a Government Student Loan program, it cannot be eligible for AICLF.

Provides online information sessions to learn about Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) which helps immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces. Covered topics include:

• Eligibility
• Types of costs or programs that can be covered
• How the program is funded
• Why AICLF is better choice than a private institution on their own