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Veterans Education and Training Benefit
Taxable education support for Veterans
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 80,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $80,000 in taxable funding for Veterans. Supports post-military education and training, including degree, diploma, certification, and short-course programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- College and university programs leading to a degree, diploma, certificate, or certification
- Technical education and trade training
- Short courses for career or personal development
- Business boot camps, workshops, and seminars
Documents Needed
- Education and Training Benefit application form
- Education and Training Plan form
- Proof of enrollment or registration
- Proof of identity, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces
- Members of the Supplementary Reserve
Who is not eligible
- Family members of Veterans
- People seeking only exam fees, without an eligible course or program
- Applicants who have not yet been formally released, until their release is official
Eligible expenses
- Tuition and mandatory education fees
- Some incidental and living expenses
- Fees for eligible short courses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Secondary school diplomas
- Standalone exam, test, licensing, or certification fees
- Programs or courses already started before approval
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- International institutions listed on the designated schools list
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and a decision is aimed for within 4 weeks.
- If the eligibility application and education plan are submitted together, total processing can take up to 8 weeks.
- Funding is only issued after approval of both eligibility and the education plan.
- For formal programs, monitoring documents are required before each next payment.
- Changes to the plan must be reviewed and approved before payments continue.
Additional information
- The benefit is taxable and may affect other government benefits.
- My VAC Account can be used for online applications and follow-up.
- Career Transition Services can help plan your studies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Veterans Education and Training Benefit Program
What is the Veterans Education and Training Benefit?
Up to $80,000 in taxable funding for Veterans. Supports post-military education and training, including degree, diploma, certification, and short-course programs.
How much funding can be received?
Veterans Education and Training Benefit Funds up to $80,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Veterans Education and Training Benefit program?
To be eligible for the Veterans Education and Training Benefit program, you must:
Veteran or Supplementary Reserve member
At least 2,191 paid days
Apply within 10 years
What expenses are eligible under Veterans Education and Training Benefit?
College and university programs leading to a degree, diploma, certificate, or certification
Technical education and trade training
Short courses for career or personal development
Business boot camps, workshops, and seminars
Who can I contact for more information about the Veterans Education and Training Benefit?
You can contact University of Calgary Continuing Education or by phone at 1-866-522-2122.
Where is the Veterans Education and Training Benefit available?
The Veterans Education and Training Benefit program is available across Canada.
Is the Veterans Education and Training Benefit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Veterans Education and Training Benefit is a Grant and Funding