Qualifying Educational Programs7 _3 M: i2 f: M; v8 i/ H8 c
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. . r. B4 m) Z3 w0 O+ Z9 `# D! G+ A3 \7 C& y; c/ q z$ y
Qualifying educational programs include apprenticeships, and programs offered by a trade school, CEGEP, college or university.3 V: D( R. E- T# Q+ z
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RESP funds can be used for full or part-time study in a qualifying program.. n8 D3 L6 O' U# g J6 B* L7 A$ D
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To find out more about qualifying educational programs contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-8281.