What is Servus-Bredin Microloans for Professional Newcomers?
This micro-lending program is an Alberta lending solution offered in partnership with Servus Credit Union and provides low-interest loans of up to $15,000 to support internationally educated professionals with costs related to pursuing Canadian licensing or training. This includes education and training programs of two years or less and English language training.
*Interest rate is prime+1.5%
How Can a Micro-Loan Help?
We understand internationally educated professionals face unique challenges and we will help you develop a specialized solution to your financial concerns. Your personal plan may include combining microloans or cost for programs and exams already started.
Pre-approval will help you explore your options and be prepared.
Surprised by foreign credential recognition costs?
A microloan can help you pay for specialized assessments and exam fees including exam preparation, books and materials.
Frustrated with unexpected professional fees?
Certification can have significant application, licensing and membership costs. A microloan can ensure you are able to pay the fees and start your career.
Concerned with the cost of courses and skills training?
A microloan can help you to upgrade skills and take bridging courses. It can even help with the purchase of a laptop or specialized work equipment.
What Makes Us Different
- Highly personalized: Talk to a real person! We will meet with you in person, on the phone, or via virtual videoconference.
- Fast: Once the loan application and documents are received, you will have an answer (and your loan, if approved) in three to five business days.
- Pre-approval: We will help you explore your options and be prepared well in advance.
- Financial literacy: Regularly scheduled workshops help you build financial fitness, and build your credit in Canada.
- Wrap-around services: At Bredin Centre, our experienced and knowledgeable career coaches can help you understand and successfully navigate the licensure and credentialing process in Canada and connect to employment in your area of training, and refer you to settlement resources across the province.
- Looking back: Loans can cover expenses incurred as far back as three months prior to application.
- Looking ahead: If your application is declined, we will offer advice to help you qualify for a microloan in the future.
- Alberta Based: Bredin Centre was founded in Edmonton in 1976 has been supporting internationally educated professionals in Alberta since 2003. Servus Credit Union has been serving the financial needs of Albertans for 80 years. This initiative is funded by the Alberta government.
One Client's Story
Microloans program is a great program for me in my career. It helps me to focus on my goal. I appreciated your time and effort in making this possible.
Ahmed Aboaldahab
Bredin Client
Thank you so much Bredin staff for your assistance in this process. You really are so helpful and approachable.
Krisjane Mertalla
Bredin Client
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