Qualifying Educational Programs }" {) I8 ~0 f: lUsually, 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. ! `8 d$ G R+ y( n. [. s- P8 @# D7 w* R8 H2 U
Qualifying educational programs include apprenticeships, and programs offered by a trade school, CEGEP, college or university. 4 J/ _" f# I4 n% j7 ` % k4 m. P) p/ a1 o4 M: {4 ERESP funds can be used for full or part-time study in a qualifying program.+ R) R/ p: @6 }) o5 V
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To find out more about qualifying educational programs contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-8281.