Funding for Canadian veterans

Veterans Education and Training Benefit

The Government of Canada’s Veterans Education and Training Benefit is designed to help Canadian veterans achieve their education and career goals. If you’re a Canadian veteran, you may be eligible to receive up to $80,000+ in funding toward a UCalgary degree.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the Veterans Education and Training Benefit:

• You must have been honourably released from the Canadian Armed Forces (Regular Forces or Reserves) on or after April 1, 2006.
• You must have served for a minimum of six years.

The value of the benefit will vary depending on your length of service: $40,000+ for at least six years of service and $80,000+ for at least 12 years of service.

How do you apply?

Choose a degree, review your admission requirements, and apply to UCalgary by March 1. Your admission requirements will vary.

Once you receive an offer of admission from UCalgary, submit a Veterans Education and Training Benefit application to Veteran Affairs Canada.

Questions?

For more information on eligibility requirements, how the program works, and when payments are disbursed, please visit the Veteran Affairs Canada website.