Internationally Educated?
Get Your P.Eng. Sooner

Yes.

If cost is a concern, there are government‑supported, non‑profit programs that some internationally educated engineers use to help with licensing expenses.

These programs are independent from us (we don’t run them and we don’t get a commission), but in many cases they can provide low‑interest loans (typically up to about $15,000–$30,000) that you can use for:

• Engineering licensing application and registration fees
• NPPE, CBA, and technical exam sittings
• Study materials (courses like ours, textbooks, etc.)
• Other licensing‑related costs, depending on the program

For eligible applicants, decisions can sometimes be made in as little as about 2 weeks, but timing and approval always depend on the lender.

Options by province

Ontario
You may qualify for support through Achēv’s Accelerating Career Advancement program (funded by the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition Program).
Contact: Zubia Qureshi
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (905) 460‑6057
Online eligibility form: https://forms.office.com/r/NvcFjLV1bE

British Columbia
Internationally trained professionals in B.C. may be eligible for low‑interest loans through ISS of BC (Immigrant Services Society of BC).
Contact: Sidra Mobin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 778‑372‑5864

Other provinces and territories
Outside Ontario and B.C., many newcomers work with Windmill Microlending, a national charity that offers low‑interest microloans (currently up to about $15,000) to help internationally trained professionals pay for licensing, exams, courses, and related costs.
Website: https://windmillmicrolending.org/

Important notes

• These are loans, not grants – you are responsible for repaying them under the lender’s terms.
• Eligibility, interest rates, and maximum amounts can change over time, and may depend on your immigration status, credit history, and career plan.
• Always confirm the latest details and your eligibility directly with the organization before making any commitments.

Using a third‑party, low‑interest loan is one way some engineers choose to spread out their upfront licensing costs over time so they can keep moving toward their P.Eng. while managing cash flow.