Veteran Friendly Transition

At VETERAN FRIENDLY TRANSITION, we are dedicated to supporting veterans in their educational pursuits by offering scholarships and financial aid opportunities. We understand the importance of making higher education accessible to those who have served our country, and strive to provide resources to help veterans achieve their academic goals. Our scholarships are specifically tailored to support veterans in their transition to civilian life and pursuit of further education. Additionally, we offer guidance and assistance in navigating the various financial aid options available, ensuring that veterans have the resources they need to succeed in their academic endeavors.

Managing finances as a student at a veteran-friendly transition school involves setting a budget, tracking expenses, and looking for opportunities to save money. Start by creating a detailed budget that outlines your monthly income and expenses, including tuition, fees, housing, food, transportation, and any other regular costs. This will help you understand where your money is going and where you may need to cut back.

Tracking your expenses is another key aspect of managing your finances effectively. Keep a record of all your spending, whether it's through a budgeting app, spreadsheet, or notebook. This will help you identify areas where you may be overspending and where you can make adjustments to stay within your budget.

Additionally, take advantage of any resources available to students at the veteran-friendly transition school, such as financial planning workshops, counseling services, or scholarships. Look for discounts or deals on textbooks, software, or other school supplies, and consider applying for any available financial aid or scholarships to ease the burden of tuition costs. By staying organized, monitoring your spending, and seeking out financial support, you can effectively manage your finances as a student at a veteran-friendly transition school.

Where does the financial assistance come from? Universities, the federal, provincial and territorial governments, individual schools, some businesses and charitable foundations give out bursaries and scholarships. Amazingly enough, over 100,000 scholarships are awarded every year, with many millions of dollars of available funds still going unclaimed because no one applies. Whether you are Canadian or an International student, you can apply for Bursaries and Sponsorships for a range of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral courses at a wide range of universities so why not check with your chosen school when you apply?

If you are looking for a scholarship or financial aid for your studies, there are literally hundreds of online sources, with both government funding and private funds available. What you don’t want to fall victim to is some sort of scam, which may ask you to pay for the service of applying for a scholarship or even asking you for some sort of deposit. Here are some useful tips if you want to avoid scamming altogether.1- Remember - no authorised and responsible institution will charge you anything for enquiring about financial aid, or for applying for funds. 2- Money up front/ Application Fee - Never send money up front for an application fee - if you are asked to do so, this is definitely a scam!.3- Loan Fees - When applying for a loan, if a company asks you for a loan fee before they will release the money to you, don't go through with it. Companies add fees to your loan balance and would never ask you to pay upfront.4- Guaranteed Scholarships - There is no such thing as a guaranteed scholarship and any company that says they will guarantee you one on payment of a fee will never get back to you. 5- Company/ Scholarship Names - If you see a scholarship service or company that is using words like 'official', 'national', 'government' or other governmental or official sounding names be careful. They are most probably trying to sound official to cover up the scam.6- Phishing schemes - It may be that you get an email, a phone call or an SMS message, asking you for details like your name, address, social security number etc, along with a link to an application form on a website. This is actually a “phishing site” designed to steal your information. In general, you should never give your personal details to anyone, unless you trust them implicitly!.7- Lottery-based scholarships - If you are asked to complete a survey in return for entry into a prize draw (the prize being a scholarship) be very careful. The company providing the scholarship is making money off the information you provide by selling it to third parties. Your chances of winning are very slim and are not based on merit.8- Ask yourself, 'Is it too good to be true?' Although you may want to believe that your dream has just come true, use your common sense and do some research on the organisation involved.9- In general, never pay money - Things like application fees and service fees will be free for legitimate scholarships and you will never be asked to pay money.10- Check them out - If you have a scholarship offer that is asking for money up front, contact them personally. Real companies will be transparent in their services, location etc while scammers will usually be hard to get hold of.Lastly, always make sure that you are applying to an authorised university and that you go through their official channels when you send your personal details. You can find a comprehensive list of secondary education institutions on UniRank

At Veteran Friendly Transition, entrance scholarships are available to support veterans as they transition into post-secondary education. These scholarships are designed to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of veterans and help ease the financial burden of pursuing higher education. By providing financial assistance to veterans, these scholarships aim to facilitate a smoother transition into the academic environment and enable veterans to pursue their educational goals with support and recognition for their service to their country. These entrance scholarships serve as a token of appreciation for the dedication and commitment of veterans and contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for them as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.

Have questions about studying at Veteran Friendly Transition? Our dedicated teams are here to help you find the information and support you need. Whether you’re preparing an application, exploring financial assistance, looking for accommodation or planning your future career, you can contact the appropriate department directly.

Browse the contacts below to find the right team. Each department provides the contact information and services relevant to its responsibilities.