Leonardo College of Design has no authority to offer financial assistance to students; we can only guide you; however there are several government agencies which provide financial help to students that qualify.

The general procedures to apply for financial assistance are:

Step 1 - Make an appointment with an Employment Assessment Centre near you as soon as possible (to speed up the process) and meet an employment counsellor to evaluate your situation.

Step 2 - Demonstrate that you require training in order to acquire the skills needed in the profession you wish to pursue. This may present a challenge since some employment counselors may discourage you from pursuing in a field you are passionate about. You need to be persistent.

Step 3 - Find a school that fulfills your training needs. Bring all your degrees and diplomas with you, and make sure they are officially translated in English (for translation information click here)

Step 4 - Prove you are in need of financial assistance and fill a financial assistance application form given to you by your employment counsellor.

Step 5 - Wait for final approval. In the meanwhile prepare yourself to maximize you training results, for example practice at home with your computer skills.

Good luck!

For more information on various agencies please click the following:

EI (Employment Insurance)

MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

ONTARIO SERVICES

OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance program)

SECOND CAREER

WSIB (Workplace Safety & Insurance Board)

ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program)