Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Education Plan
The Canadian Forces offers a subsidized education plan for Non-Commissioned Members (NCMs) which pays for all of your education and training costs while attending school, and guarantees you a job upon graduation. NCMs attend college during the school year and are required to attend basic and occupational training during the summer months.
Basic Military Training teaches basic military skills, core values, and the Basic Occupational Qualification Training at a Canadian Forces facility in Canada. Graduates must serve a number of years of service, based on two months of service for each month of subsidized education or training. In exchange, students will receive reimbursement for all tuition, books and academic equipment, salary and benefits while attending college, a summer job in between academic years, and a guaranteed job after program completion.
Interested candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements of military service, which include being a Canadian Citizen and at least 17 years of age. Application for the subsidy is currently open to students entering diploma programs at Algonquin College in:
- Wireless/Mobility Telecommunication Engineering Technician for CF Aerospace Telecommunication & Information Systems Technician occupations.
Candidates who meet the basic requirements may apply online, in person or by mail to their chosen CF position.
For more details, download our informative PDF: Canadian Forces Subsidized Education Plan for Non-commissioned Members. Potential candidates can contact the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre by calling
1-800-856-8488 (toll-free), emailing jobs@forces.ca, or visiting the Canadian Forces website.