Canadian Armed Forces

Paid Education & Employment

Assiniboine College is proud to partner with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to provide pathways to students and graduates under their Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) program.

The following programs at Assiniboine are recognized as being eligible for paid education through the Canadian Armed Forces:

Current and future students who qualify will receive paid employment with the CAF (a private is paid $4,337 per month*) and receive up to 100% of their tuition, textbooks, and academic equipment covered. Plus, a job in your field when you graduate!

Graduates of specific programs at Assiniboine may have their education recognized by CAF and be eligible to receive some or all of the following: higher rank, higher pay increment, a bypass of some training, a recruitment allowance (signing bonus for some occupations), and leave credit on enrolment.

Please note that all applicants must meet the CAF’s entry requirements. Incentives such as those listed above can only be confirmed by a recruiter with the CAF (not by Assiniboine College) as each case is assessed individually. Start by visiting their webpage: forces.ca/en/paid-education/ncmstep

*monthly salary as of July 2026; refer to CAF directly for more information and pay structures.

Active/Releasing Members

Already serving in the Canadian Armed Forces — or planning your transition to civilian life? Assiniboine College welcomes active and releasing CAF members and wants to help you explore your education options.

Whether you're looking to build on your military training, upgrade your credentials or plan your next career step, our recruitment team is here to walk you through your options and find a pathway that works for you.

Connect with us to explore:

• Programs that align with your experience and career goals
• Post-secondary and secondary programming options
• What works best for you – full-time, part-time, online or in-person
• Next steps to apply and get started

Get in touch with our recruitment team to start the conversation — we're happy to meet with you in person, virtually, or by phone.

• [email protected]
• 204.725.8750 or 800.862.6307 ext 6305

Shilo Military Family Resource Centre

Assiniboine College and the Shilo Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) have a collaborative partnership to expand post-secondary education, skills training and employment-related learning opportunities for Canadian Armed Forces members, their families and the broader CFB Shilo community.