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Scholarships and Financial Aid

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This business is NOT BBB Accredited.

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Important information

  • Additional Info:
    KFF is the distributor and administrator of the USC Education Savings Plans. RESP's are tax sheltered, so the income earned on deposits are not taxable while in the RESP and the deposits made are eligible for the Canada Education Savings Grant. The Federal Government will contribute a grant of 20% of the amount customers have deposited, subject to government limits.
  • Additional Info:
    In January 2018, Knowledge First Financial acquired Heritage Education Funds. A separate BBB Business Profile for Heritage Education Funds is available by using the link below:

    Heritage Education Funds

About This Business

Years in Business: 60

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
30/6/1995
Business Started:
1/3/1965
Business Started Locally:
1/8/1977
Alternate Names:
The International Scholarship Foundation (ISF)
Knowledge First Financial Inc

Additional Contact Information

Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (800) 668-5007

Licensing information

  • The BBB has the following licensing information on file for this company: This company is licensed by Provincial Securities Commissions. The registration number is 3230. You may contact the Ontario Securities Commission at 1903-20 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3S8 or (877) 785-1555.

Additional Information

Latest Reviews

  • Kamaldeep G

    "I requested to have my daughters resp money transferred over to the bank. All required paperwork were done." ... Read full review

  • G. L.

    "I keep being told that my RRSP interest contributions will get transferred to my bank/RRSP within 5 to 10 business days but nothing is being processed. This has been going on since June 21, 2024 I have asked to speak with a manager and was promised a call back, but I never received the expected phone call." ... Read full review

  • Wendy L

    "****** *********** ********* ***** **** ****** ***** **** ***** **** *********** ** **** Agents incapable of simple communication, and having to wait 24/48 hours for a call back regarding a mistake made by THEM, with NO accountability, I will pulling my savings and transferring to another RESP. I am disappointed and ***** regarding my acocunt after aquiring Knowledge First Financial where I had ZERO issues." ... Read full review

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