A Windmill loan can be used for various purposes related to your Career Success Plan, including:
- Education and Training Programs: Funding courses and programs up to two years to advance your career.
- Licensing and Qualifying Exams: Covering fees for professional licenses and exams required for your field.
- Living Allowance: Supporting living expenses during training, licensing, childcare, rental, or relocation (some expenses may not be eligible, contact Windmill for inquiries).
- Credentials Assessments: Financing assessments from recognized organizations like WES, ICAS, IQAS, or MIFI.
- Language Training: Funding English or French language courses to enhance your skills.
- Relocation Costs: Supporting relocation expenses for employment and settlement, applicable to EMPP refugee candidates living outside Canada (refer to Windmill's website for EMPP details)
- Books, Materials, and Work Equipment: May include, purchasing necessary materials for courses, including books, laptops, (though the loan cannot be solely for acquiring electronics).
- Professional Association Fees: Paying fees to join professional organizations related to your field.
Examples of what a Windmill loan cannot be used for include:
- Paying Credit Card Debt: Using the loan to settle existing debts or credit card payments.
- Business Start-Up Costs: Funding expenses related to starting a business.
These guidelines ensure that the loan is utilized effectively to support your career development and not for unrelated financial obligations or business ventures. All applications shall be evaluated for eligibility and further documentation or information may be required for an assessment.