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External Funding Resource | Available Across Canada
External Funding Resource | Available Across Canada

Windmill Microlending

Ready to restart your career in Canada? Windmill Microlending offers low-interest loans of up to $15,000 to help eligible skilled immigrants and refugees pay for education, accreditation and professional development.

You'll be directed to Windmill's eligibility and application process.

Windmill Microlending

About Windmill Microlending

Windmill Microlending is a national registered charity that helps skilled immigrants and refugees achieve their career goals in Canada.

Through affordable career loans and support services, Windmill helps eligible newcomers cover the costs of training, professional accreditation and career development.

Windmill offers flexible repayment options, with no hidden fees or penalties for early repayment.

What Can Windmill Help You With?

A Windmill career loan can help cover eligible expenses as you prepare to continue or advance your career in Canada.

Education & Training

Education & Training

Tuition and eligible education or training programs of up to two years.

Licensing & Accreditation

Licensing & Accreditation

Professional licensing exams, qualifying exams and credential recognition costs.

Additional Career Expenses

Additional Career Expenses

Eligible books, course materials, travel, relocation and living expenses during your studies.

Career Development

Career Development

Professional development and upskilling to help you pursue career opportunities in Canada.

Who May Be Eligible?

You may qualify for a Windmill career loan if you:

  • Live in Canada.
  • Have completed post-secondary education or have at least one year of work experience outside Canada.
  • Are a permanent resident, provincial nominee, Canadian citizen, protected person or Convention refugee.

Eligible applicants may qualify for loans of up to $15,000. Windmill determines final eligibility, approved expenses and lending decisions.

Internationally trained healthcare professional? Explore Windmill’s Healthcare Reaccreditation Loan.

This is a separate loan option for eligible internationally trained professionals in regulated healthcare fields.

Windmill determines final eligibility, approved expenses and lending decisions.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Explore whether a Windmill career loan could help you fund your education and career goals in Canada.

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