Qualifying Educational Programs Y' L7 q6 U. @- r. i6 j" SUsually, 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. - ^: y& O6 i$ `( f/ H* V9 c) k3 g3 f
Qualifying educational programs include apprenticeships, and programs offered by a trade school, CEGEP, college or university.* j8 C0 R8 `7 L0 h# ~6 O5 s9 }
+ h1 ]2 l9 c$ ?0 Y0 a$ RRESP funds can be used for full or part-time study in a qualifying program. 7 d1 V# R X* ~! u( B# {6 u" m3 w( R8 U5 N; e
To find out more about qualifying educational programs contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-8281.