Immigrant Access Fund – $10,000 Immigrant Loan Program – Windmill
If you are an immigrant or refugee looking to continue your career in Canada, we offer microloans to help you afford the credentials you need. Windmill Microlending offers low-interest loans of up to $10,000 to pay for Canadian licensing or training. You may contact Windmill Microlending from anywhere in Canada by email, phone or by visiting our Alberta offices in Calgary or Edmonton
Immigrant Access Fund- IAF (Windmill) Es una organización que ayuda a inmigrantes con préstamos de hasta $10,000 para validar sus estudios en Canadá, o ser entrenados en su área. Deben calificar. No es requisito tener un trabajo
Eligible immigrants may borrow up to $10,000 to help with the costs of becoming able to work in their field in Alberta. Costs can include exam fees, tuition for short-term training, books and course materials, living costs while studying, etc. IAF loans are low interest (currently 4.5) and are paid back over four years. IAF is a community-based, non-profit, program.
Refugee Loan Program Offices
Windmill Microlending Calgary
Suite 709, 7015 Macleod Trail S
Calgary AB T2H 2K6
Phone: 403-228-9981
Toll Free: 1-855-423-2262
Website: Windmill MicroLending
Windmill Microlending Edmonton
Suite 2020 (Scotia Place Tower 1)
10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5J 3R8
Phone: 780-756-3023
Toll Free: 1-855-423-2262
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