Qualifying Educational Programs # F; x2 x$ c' i5 _6 _3 xUsually, 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.. n$ j5 ?& B% g4 R% B& }
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Qualifying educational programs include apprenticeships, and programs offered by a trade school, CEGEP, college or university. ' o; C' H8 h! w& H9 X! e7 _0 y6 \8 X- v0 d
RESP funds can be used for full or part-time study in a qualifying program.: k0 d v+ a, y3 e
8 g0 D _, Y$ S- w& B% zTo find out more about qualifying educational programs contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-8281.