Military-Connected Learners
We're here to help
Lambton College knows that military-connected learners are an under-represented population at the post-secondary level and a group of students who may require additional academic, social, and student service support. Military-connected learners can face significant obstacles to learning. This includes operational deployments, training opportunities, or the continued effects of service on the uniformed member or family.
Who is a Military-Connected Learner?
You are considered a military-connected learner if you have significant ties to the Canadian Armed Forces or the military of your home nation. This includes:
- Serving Regular Force member
- Serving Reserve Force member
- Veteran
- Department of National Defence Public Service
- Immediate family (spouse, partner, child) of a serving Canadian Armed Forces member or veteran
- Foreign Military Veteran
Our Commitment
At Lambton College, we realize that military service and supporting a uniformed loved one may erode the learning environment.
This is why we are committed to:
- Ensuring there are no academic penalties due to withdrawal from a course or program directly related to service in the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Working with each military-connected learner to explore individual credits for prior learning.
- Providing tailored advice on options to shorten or extend program completion due to unforeseen military training, international or domestic operations, illness or rehabilitation due to military service, or a reoccurring military commitment.
Financial Assistance
The following websites provide military-connected learners with funding opportunities through programs that are external to Lambton College.
For additional financial assistance, applicants can visit mylambton.ca and review the Scholarships & Bursaries page.
External Funding Websites
- Canada Company
- Support Our Troops
- National Scholarship Program
- George & Helen Vari Foundation Education Bursary Program
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Educational Assistance
- Educational & Training Benefit
- Vocational Rehabilitation & Vocational Assistance
- Royal Canadian Legion - Ontario Command
- Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada Scholarships
- The Garrison Community Council Bursary Program
- The Canadian Military Engineers Association Bursary Program
- The Royal Canadian Regiment Association Bursary Program
- Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Scholarship
- Women in Defence & Security Memorial Scholarship
- RCAF Foundation
- Veterans Bursary Program
Social Opportunities
Legion Membership
Military-connected students at Lambton College - including serving or retired Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP member and their eligible family members who have no yet joined the Legion - are invited to a free first year of membership. By joining you will gain access to a suite of benefits crafted to meet your specific needs and interests.
Benefits include receiving a monthly newsletter to keep you up-to-date, enjoying savings through the MemberPerks program, receiving a subscription to Legion Magazine, and availing discounts at the Legion Poppy Store.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 serves the Sarnia and area Veteran community. Learn more about the Legion Veteran Welcome Program .
Student Club
Military-connected students are invited to join the military-connected student club. This group meets regularly throughout the academic year to listen to speakers, social events, and gatherings. Reach out to military.connected@lambtoncollege.ca if you are interested in joining or learning more.
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