Direct answer
Canadian parents should check six risks before supporting a Romania medical or dental school plan: whether the exact official university page has been verified, whether total cost is realistic, whether documents are private and organized, whether visa and residence steps are understood, whether Canada recognition is being explained honestly, and whether any paid service is clear about scope, refund terms, and limits.
Risk 1: no official-source proof
Ask for the exact official source page, not just a screenshot or a general claim. For a serious Romania plan, the student should be able to show the current university page, the date checked, and the exact program being considered.
If the answer is vague, slow down. A real plan can point to a page, a deadline, a tuition figure, a document list, or a recognition source.
Risk 2: tuition is treated as the whole cost
UMF Craiova lists 2026/2027 Medicine in English at 8500 euro per year and Dental Medicine in English at 6500 euro per year, with tuition set annually. Those numbers matter, but they are not the full family budget.
Parents should also ask about translations, authentication or apostille, application fees, visa costs, travel, housing deposit, monthly living expenses, emergency buffer, and future Canada-facing exams or credential costs.
Risk 3: Canadian licensing is oversold
MCC guidance makes school acceptability, World Directory listing, Canada Sponsor Note, graduation-year range, and degree title part of the acceptable-degree check. That is not the same as a guaranteed Canadian licence.
Any service promising admission, visa approval, residency matching, or Canadian licensure should be treated as a red flag. Honest support can organize checks; it cannot control official outcomes.
Risk 4: private documents are handled casually
Passport scans, transcripts, diplomas, bank evidence, medical documents, and police records should not be sent through casual group chats or public links. Families should know who has access to each file and why.
Use a private folder, clear filenames, and a final-upload set. Keep originals and sensitive evidence controlled.
Risk 5: visa and residence are misunderstood
Study in Romania explains that the D-type visa can be extended through a residence permit after entry. Parents should know that admission, visa, entry, and residence are separate stages.
A student who cannot explain that sequence is not ready to book travel or make large payments without more planning.
Risk 6: the paid support scope is unclear
Before paying any consultant or support service, ask what is included, what is not included, whether official decisions are guaranteed, how refunds work, and how private documents are handled.
StudyROM uses a free fit-check first because not every student needs the same support. The safer habit is to ask one clear question before buying a package.
Quick questions
What should Canadian parents ask before paying for help?
Ask for official source links, full cost assumptions, recognition cautions, document privacy rules, visa/residence sequence, service scope, and refund terms.
Can a support service guarantee admission or Canadian licensure?
No. Official universities, visa authorities, licensing bodies, and residency systems control those outcomes.
What is a red flag for parents?
A promise of guaranteed admission, visa approval, Canadian residency, or medical licensure is a major red flag.
Why does StudyROM use a fit check first?
The fit check helps decide whether a paid package fits before a private payment link is sent.