Qualifying Educational Programs # z/ a# W1 i- \" V( o$ jUsually, 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.; c6 Y: v$ a) L9 C5 z" c1 p
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Qualifying educational programs include apprenticeships, and programs offered by a trade school, CEGEP, college or university. ! Y0 U+ |2 @: w / C% S0 s0 K2 `1 ~1 TRESP funds can be used for full or part-time study in a qualifying program.. d3 O3 I- j# F* Z+ a
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To find out more about qualifying educational programs contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-8281.