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 to March 31, 2025 are eligible for the Temporary Reimbursement program. That’s fantastic news indeed! It’s wonderful to hear that I’ve received my reimbursement. What are you guys waiting for?
What is the Temporary Reimbursement of Fees for Internationally Educated and Inactive Nurses program?
The Temporary Reimbursement of Fees for Internationally Educated and Inactive Nurses program is designed to provide financial assistance to nurses who have obtained their education outside of the country or who have been inactive in their profession. It aims to cover expenses related to credential evaluation, examination fees, and other costs associated with becoming licensed and practicing in a particular jurisdiction.
Who is eligible for temporary 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 to March 31, 2025 are eligible for the program.
Your Email Address, CNO Application Number, and CNO Application Type will be used to verify your eligibility directly with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Fees for the following application steps are eligible for temporary 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
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 to March 31, 2025 are eligible for the program.
Expenses incurred between April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 are eligible for reimbursement.
In order to receive reimbursement for any expenses, an applicant must have a Canadian bank account in their name.
Temporary Reimbursement Instructions
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 to March 31, 2025 are eligible for the program.
Expenses incurred between April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 are eligible for reimbursement.
Reimbursement Instructions
Submit an application via https://ontariohealth.research.net/r/TRFNapplication
- Your Email Address, CNO Application Number, and CNO Application Type will be used to verify your eligibility directly with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- When the CNO confirms that a nurse is eligible for reimbursement, the program team will ask the nurse to submit their banking information and process payment.
Important Reminder: If you change your email address on file with the College of Nurses of Ontario, please let them know via email so they can update your application.
Submit the Application and Banking Information Form:- Download and save the form,
- Fill out and sign the form, and
- Send with a void cheque or bank letter to hf-reimbursement@ontariohealth.ca.
Important Reminder: If you change your email address on file with the College of Nurses of Ontario, please let them know so they can update your application.
Contact
For any questions, please e-mail hf-reimbursement@ontariohealth.ca.