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Education

Homeownership Education Courses

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What is Solutions to Educate People (STEP)?

STEP is a  short series of courses that include counselling and education to help people gain the skills needed to be successful homeowners. Courses include: 

  • Financial Skills l: Budgeting
  • Financial Skills ll: Banking and Credit
  • Home Purchase
  • Home Maintenance/Repair

What can I expect?

STEP consists of four modules (see above).   Each is 6.5 hours in duration and includes discussion and hands-on involvement.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be residents of the NWT. The general public may request to attend; however, priority is given to program applicants.

Fees?

Courses are free. 

How do I apply? 

To apply, please contact the Housing NWT District Office for your region.  For further questions, please contact 1-844-NWT-HOME (1-844-698-4663) or nwthc_comms@gov.nt.ca.

 

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What can I expect?

STEP consists of four modules  Each module is 6.5 hours in duration and includes discussion and hands-on involvement.

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Financial Skills l: Budgeting

  • To teach the importance of money management.
  • To assist participants in setting and achieving financial goals
  • Please see the course information and presentation.
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Financial Skills ll: Banking and Credit

  • To develop an understanding of various banking systems.
  • To illustrate how banks make the decision to approve credit.
  • To share the principles of debt management and using credit prudently.
  • To explain how participants can establish and/or repair their credit history.
  • Please see the course information and presentation.
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Home Purchase

  • To help participants determine their readiness to become homeowners.
  • To help participants identify the factors to consider when choosing a suitable home.
  • To help participants understand the mortgage application and approval process and the additional cost of buying a home.
  • Please see the student manual.
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Home Maintenance/Repair

  • To teach participants about basic home maintenance and repairs, through visual and hands-on instruction.
  • Participants are given clear instructions regarding what maintenance and repair tasks they should not do themselves.
  • Course material involves: electrical, heating and plumbing maintenance and repair; basic home repair and home safety and preventative. maintenance.Student Manual
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