“Funding post-secondary education can be an incredibly daunting task. Canadian GRADS is by far the most comprehensive guide I have come across that focuses solely on this task. In the 19th century, Horace Mann called education a ‘great equalizer’ and I believe this to be true. John McLaughlin uses his years of experience and expertise to create a guide focused on providing tools and resources that can be used to remove funding barriers for families and increase access to post-secondary education. The guide is uniquely Canadian and provides an incredible resource to families and individuals.”

As a father of a high school senior, I found John's book, particularly the chapter on scholarships, extremely insightful. It provided relevant information on many topics including, planning, budgeting, and acquiring sufficient funding for post secondary education. The numerous resources and links also allowed further research into many lesser-known avenues of scholarship funding. Highly recommended for any parent or student looking to create a master plan for post secondary financing.

I was very happy to have John McLaughlin from Canadian GRADS help me figure out my savings plan for my two sons. I had been contributing to an RESP since my sons were born, but I wasn’t sure if I had done everything I was supposed to do. It can be very overwhelming and there isn’t a lot of help that is this specialized enough to help people navigate this complicated process. It’s a lot of money, and I was so glad to have someone take a look at what I had planned and give me sound advice and guidance on how to proceed. After years of saving, I want to be able to maximize the options for my children, and John helped me do that! Thanks so much!

I am really excited about having my RESP plan. I have been putting it off for years because I didn’t know where to start with so many different options out there. The plan is specific to our family situation and timeline. It is very detailed, organized and simple. It is easy to follow and I feel confident implementing it. I really appreciate the details including the graphs showing comparisons in savings and growth from the plan. My expectations were surpassed, and I am so excited for my bank meeting next week! I feel so much more relaxed knowing my kids have a well thought out plan for their future education savings. Thanks again!

John McLaughlin continues his lifelong advocacy for the value of post-secondary education, continuing education, and life-long learning with the upcoming publication of his book “Canadian Grads”. This book is a one-stop source for funding your family’s education now and in the future. John’s book provides a do-it-yourself toolkit that people can use to prepare and then implement a funding plan based on each family’s unique circumstances. For over 50 years, John has funded post secondary education for himself, his children, and grandchildren.

What stood out to me immediately about The Canadian Education Funding Guide is that this is not the kind of book people casually scroll past once they truly understand what it offers. You created something incredibly practical, timely, and deeply needed for students and families trying to navigate one of the most stressful parts of higher education, which is figuring out how to afford it without drowning in debt. A resource that identifies 85 different funding sources and includes over 700 active resource links is not just another educational book sitting in a category somewhere. This is a real-world survival tool for students, parents, and families who are actively searching for answers, opportunities, and financial relief during a period that can feel overwhelming and uncertain.