Tutoring Program
Financial support for CAF families designed to reimburse costs for tutoring services in curriculum subjects.
Due to the unique circumstances of military life, transitions between curricula and interruptions to education continuity are significant barriers for school-aged learners in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) families.
The Support Our Troops National Tutoring Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement (up to a total of $1,500) for tutoring services delivered to dependent school-aged children of currently serving Regular and Reserve Forces CAF members to ease education challenges related to the mobile military lifestyle and the impact of disruption to dependent children’s education continuum.
This program is entirely funded by charitable donations; applications are accepted only while funding is available
Reimbursement requests will be accepted within designated application windows or until the maximum funding amount for the application window is reached, whichever comes first.
Application Window 1: 15 June 2026 - 3 July 2026
Application Window 2: 15 October 2026 - 5 November 2026
Application Window 3: 15 February 2027- 5 March 2027
The program provides a one-time reimbursement for tutoring services of up to $1,500 per eligible child per fiscal year.
Currently serving Regular and Reserve Force CAF members with dependent school-aged children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or illness, children with an Individual Education Plan and for those whose circumstances require tutoring support as recommended by their school are eligible to apply.
The program supports dependent children in CAF families, from kindergarten to grade 12/Sec V.
Dependent school-aged children must be enrolled in an accredited elementary or secondary school or following a homeschool program.
Applications from additional populations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
There is no pre‑approval process; all required validating documents, paid invoices and receipts must be submitted together in the Request for Reimbursement Form.
Reimbursement requests will be accepted within designated application windows until available funds are exhausted.
Applications must include:
- A current copy of member’s Member Personnel Record Resume (MPRR);
- A current copy of dependent child/ren’s IEP or in special circumstances a Letter of Support from a school official at dependent child/ren’s current school or qualified professional;
- A copy of dependent child/ren’s two (2) most recent report cards; and
- Receipts and paid invoices for tutoring services paid for and delivered within FY 26-27.
- Void cheque
CAF families may submit one application for reimbursement of tutoring services per child per fiscal year up to $1,500.
Reimbursement requests will be accepted within designated application windows or until the maximum funding amount for the application window is reached, whichever comes first.
Application Window 1: 15 June 2026 - 3 July 2026
Application Window 2: 15 October 2026 - 5 November 2026
Application Window 3: 15 February 2027- 5 March 2027
Each application window accepts receipts dated at any time during the fiscal year, starting 1 April 2026. You may submit tutoring receipts in one of the three application windows.
Veteran families are not eligible to receive this funding.
Assessments and therapies are not covered under this program.
Support Our Troops will not reimburse for tutoring hours billed in advance.
If a family engages in tutoring sessions where costs extend beyond $1,500.00 CAD, or for tutoring sessions which extend beyond the current fiscal year, it will be up to the family to make arrangements for payment of those incurred costs.
Tutoring services must be delivered by registered tutoring companies, academic institutions or community organizations or persons who specialize in providing academic supports to children and youth.
Support Our Troops will not approve reimbursements for tutoring services delivered by friends or family of program applicants.
No exchange rates will be paid above or beyond the program’s maximum reimbursement
For any questions related to the Support Our Troops National Tutoring Reimbursement Program, please contact us at:
education@cfmws.com
The Request for Reimbursement Form will only be available during the designated application windows, until available funds are exhausted for that application window.