Financial Aid-Self-Payment Plan
The self-payment plan is one of the most cost effective means to pay for your education. The benefit of this plan is that you will be eliminating all bank and interest charges.
A flexible payment plan can be arranged to suit your needs. Payments can be made by post-dated cheques, credit cards, debit cards, certified cheques/ drafts or by cash.
Quest Learnings career advisors are available to assist students who have met Quest Learnings admission requirements. We can help you in completing necessary documentation and assist in financial planning.
A flexible payment plan can be arranged to suit your needs. Payments can be made by post-dated cheques, credit cards, debit cards, certified cheques/ drafts or by cash.
Quest Learnings career advisors are available to assist students who have met Quest Learnings admission requirements. We can help you in completing necessary documentation and assist in financial planning.
Banking Options
- Regularly scheduled year round in GTA
- Industry-recognized instructors and facilitators
- Modern, well-equipped classrooms
- Internal exam at the end of the course to confirm your learning
Flexible Scheduling
In addition to any lending options your current financial institution may offer, the following banks offer their loan products. As each institution has its own criteria, requirements and interest rates, it is advisable to explore all your options before you make your final choice.
- Bank of Montreal - Brain Money
- TD Student Service
- CIBC Student Loan
Public Sponsorship
Public sponsorship generally means that the student's fees are to be paid for by the sponsoring agency. Students may receive living allowances and or book costs as well.
Typical sponsor agencies would be the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Ministry of Community and Social Services) and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
Typical sponsor agencies would be the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Ministry of Community and Social Services) and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
Canada Student Loans
The Canada Student Loan and the Ontario Student Loan offers you the benefits of an interest-free loan while you are in school. Visit their websites for more information.
Quest SMP (Small Payment Plan)
Quest Learnings makes it easy for everyone to advance their education. You can use this option to pay back your training investments in small parts during the course of your training. If you choose to apply for Quest SMP, you can expect a decision within 48 hours of submission.
This innovative financing program is sponsored by Quest Learnings and is geared to assist students without the strong established credit rating necessary to obtain traditional financing from the established banking institutions.
An initial down payment may be required from the student and your application will be assessed on an individual basis. Under this plan, you will have low weekly payments during the course of your training through pre-authorized payment approval (automatic deduction of amount from your chequing account or credit card).
An initial down payment may be required from the student and your application will be assessed on an individual basis. Under this plan, you will have low weekly payments during the course of your training through pre-authorized payment approval (automatic deduction of amount from your chequing account or credit card).
Lifelong Learning Plan
The Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to withdraw a maximum of $10,000 per year from your RRSP to pay for your education. Withdrawal of the money from the RRSP will have no tax implications. The amount withdrawn must be paid back over a 10-year period.
Scholarships
During a particular time of the year, Scholarships are made available from Quest Learnings in order to help students fund their education to the extent of 25% to 50% in certification courses.
The student will need to agree to the following items and complete an application form:
- Submit a resume for an evaluation.
- Currently unemployed, since last 6 months
- Agree to be a reference in marketing materials.
- Provide a testimonial during the program, if asked.
- Provide a short written summary on why they chose Quest Learnings, their bio and life circumstances (profile) and what career objectives the individual has.
- Sign the appropriate agreements.
* The scholarship is granted at the discretion of the management of Quest Learnings and the decision is binding upon the candidates applying for the scholarship.
There are also a number of websites that you can search to find additional details on scholarships, student loans, applications and budget planning. Try http://www.scholarshipscanada.com to get more information.
Employer Funding
Career Enhancement Training
Quest Learnings offers short programs for career enhancement. Many employers in Canada offer training allowances for staff professional development. Quest Learnings can tailor a career enhancing program to suit your career goals. Whether you are interested in one course or multiple courses, we can assist you in presenting your proposal to your employer. Our programs run in convenient weekday and evening format so you can continue to work while you get your education.
Employer Retraining Funds
Employers going through downsizing, often fund employee retraining. Quest Learnings offers short courses and certificate programs to get you started in a new career.
Insurance Companies
Have you been permanently injured in an automobile accident and unable to continue in your current career? Get the training to change your career through Quest Learnings. Our programs can help you return to the work force in a new career.
ODSP
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is intended to meet the needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more independent.
The ODSP has two parts:
1. Income Supports provides financial assistance to people with disabilities
2. Employment Supports provides the supports people with disabilities need to get and keep jobs.
For information about the kind of help you may get and how to apply for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), the following guides are available:
- ODSP Handbook
- Information for clients - ODSP Employment Supports
- ODSP Office List
Quest Learnings can help you research your career options and customize your training program to start you down the path to a new career.
