Temporary Reimbursement of Fees for Internationally Educated and Inactive Nurses
The government of Ontario is temporarily covering the costs of fees associated with General Class and Temporary Class Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) for inactive or internationally educated nurses.
The goal is to help address financial barriers that may be preventing inactive or internationally educated nurses from getting their license to resume or begin practicing nursing.
Who is eligible for reimbursement through this program?
Internationally educated nurses and inactive nurses who submit, or have submitted, their Reinstatement or General Class registration applications to the CNO between August 18, 2022 and March 31, 2024 are eligible for reimbursement.
Fees for the following application steps are eligible for reimbursement:
- Application to CNO (both General and Temporary Class)
- Jurisprudence Exam
- Language Proficiency Test
- Background Check
- Registration Exam
- CNO Initial Registration and Annual Membership Fee
Important notes:
- Note that expenses must be incurred between August 18, 2022 and March 31, 2024 in order to be eligible for reimbursement.
- In order to receive reimbursement for any expenses, an applicant must have a Canadian bank account in their name.
- December 15, 2023 was the final date to apply for expenses incurred between August 18, 2022 and March 31, 2023.
The deadline to submit an application for reimbursement is Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Reimbursement Instructions
The application period for expenses incurred up to March 31, 2024 closed on April 10, 2024.
Ontario will continue to provide funding for the Temporary Reimbursement of Fees for Internationally Educated and Inactive Nurses Program for expenses in 2024/25. The program details for expenses incurred between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025 are in the process of being finalized.
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Contact
For any questions, please e-mail hf-reimbursement@ontariohealth.ca.