RICHARDS • Tuition payment options
Plan your training. Find a payment option that fits.
Balancing tuition with everyday expenses can be challenging. Explore school payment plans and lender financing for your truck or bus driver training.
Payment plans through RICHARDS
Spread your tuition payments
Layaway
Register and make tuition payments as you are able. Once you reach the agreed tuition amount, you can begin training and pay the balance as you train.
- Build toward your tuition before starting
- Lock in tuition fees for up to one year
- Discuss the amount required to begin training with our team
Pay as you train
Pay tuition over the one-to-four-month duration of your full-time or part-time course, following a schedule agreed at registration.
- Payment amounts and due dates set out in advance
- No interest charged by the school on this plan
- A schedule designed around your course duration
Third-party financing
Explore lender options
Financing is subject to lender approval. Review the rate, payment schedule and total borrowing cost in your individual offer.
Pay over time
Affirm
Explore instalment financing through the school's Affirm eligibility link. Available plans, interest rates and repayment periods depend on your approved offer.
Check Affirm EligibilityTuition financing
LendCare
Use the school's LendCare application link to explore financing. Ask about current promotional rates and review the repayment terms offered to you.
Explore LendCare FinancingFor eligible skilled newcomers
Windmill Microlending
Career loans for eligible immigrants and refugees pursuing qualifying education, training or accreditation in Canada.
Windmill currently lists a fixed 5.95% interest rate for new loans. Confirm eligibility and current terms directly with Windmill.
Review Windmill EligibilityLender offers and eligibility can change. An eligibility enquiry or application does not guarantee approval.
Speak with your bank or credit union
Ask your financial institution whether a student loan or other education financing option is available for your course. Eligibility and terms vary by institution.
Your next step
Put your payment plan together
Choose your course
Review our training programs and confirm the tuition and schedule with our team.
Discuss school payment plans
Ask whether layaway or pay-as-you-train fits your intended start date and course duration.
Explore financing if needed
Review lender eligibility and compare the offers available to you.
Confirm your arrangements
Confirm your payment amounts, due dates and course start arrangements before beginning training.
Looking for funding assistance?
Explore our Government Funding page or contact us to discuss your training plans.
Let's talk about your training plans.
Our team can explain tuition and the payment options available through RICHARDS.