Qualifying Educational Programs 5 T. i9 p Q9 @- u9 \Usually, 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.& g+ j# Q1 t% i$ x c
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Qualifying educational programs include apprenticeships, and programs offered by a trade school, CEGEP, college or university.( g) p2 C* J6 ]# a
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RESP funds can be used for full or part-time study in a qualifying program. 0 j! I2 ?: o$ I8 F0 i 9 S# _6 w6 P# V2 Z( A% jTo find out more about qualifying educational programs contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-8281.