Qualifying Educational Programs & g6 f* B- Z8 F7 M- o. WUsually, 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. : I+ n1 j B# m8 S- T& I. `9 _" K# j3 X5 v
Qualifying educational programs include apprenticeships, and programs offered by a trade school, CEGEP, college or university.! g. \3 Y/ [: v; F/ s# ~0 Z3 y$ b2 W
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RESP funds can be used for full or part-time study in a qualifying program.4 N1 F1 x$ W, ^
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To find out more about qualifying educational programs contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-8281.