Mediman14 said:
Brihard,
You are right, not everyone is medically release. Honestly, I wasn't even thinking that! It was not meant to be a rant, Just wondering if there was such a program that take care of all that besides school. I am still serving but will be 3B releasing in two months, I will be taking advantage of SISSP.
I will say, it's unfortunate that SISSP and the ETB are not linked together
Depending on your ILP or other post-secondary credits earned prior to release, you can use those with your:
- CAF LTD (previously SISIP LTD), and
- CAF Voc Rehab (previously SISIP Voc Rehab) toward earning a collage diploma within the 24 month period.
If your 3b release injuries are deemed CAF related, after the initial 24 months:
- You might qualify for VAC IRB or VAC DEC, if not then
- You then you might qualify for the ETB.
If you choose a university that has an articulation agreement with your college,
you'd only require two additional years study from your ETB funds toward a successful degree.
Saint Mary's University (SMU) BCOMM $8769 tuition + $1800 books per year - $1478 Income tax =
$7953 net / 12 = $662 per month net ETB: for food, rent, other expenses.
Edit to include: If additional funds are required, DND Banking through BMO offers up to $50,000 line of credit for education.