Qualifying Educational Programs 6 v2 i) Z2 N0 g# A! j: l& L* WUsually, a qualifying educational program is a course of study that lasts at least three weeks in a row, with at least 10 hours of instruction or work each week. A program at a foreign educational institution must last at least 13 weeks.; E2 `; }4 p6 M7 u
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Qualifying educational programs include apprenticeships, and programs offered by a trade school, CEGEP, college or university. 8 g' A5 q% h) a. |4 T9 `# ~3 [1 C8 g5 ?6 I* a
RESP funds can be used for full or part-time study in a qualifying program.+ n/ D& R6 O3 d( R. D9 I4 S) v4 S
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To find out more about qualifying educational programs contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-8281.