RESP

What is a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)?

A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) allows parents and guardians to accumulate the necessary funds to finance a child’s post-secondary education.

The federal government allows you to accumulate investment income on a tax-sheltered basis until the funds are withdrawn.

Who can open an RESP?

Anyone who has an interest in providing a child with funds for their education!

  • Parents
  • Legal Parents
  • Grandparents
  • Friends

Who is eligible?

 To qualify for an RESP, a beneficiary must:

  • Be a Canadian resident
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Advantages

As an incentive for parents to contribute to their child’s post-secondary education, the federal government offers two funding mechanisms. Investments grows tax free until a withdrawal is made.

  • Canada Education Savings Grant

    Pays up to 20% of a child’s annual contribution up to an annual maximum of $500 or a lifetime maximum of $7200 until the beneficiary reaches the age of 17

  • Canada Learning Bond

    Pays $500 plus an extra $100 per year up to the age of 15 to beneficiaries who were born after December 31st, 2003.

  • Additional matching grants for low incomers

    Families with net annual incomes of less than $49, 020

The cost of Post-Secondary school

Projections for an average student’s tuition fees and cost of living away from home have been projected to reach $118,010 in 2030. The illustration shows how the cost of living increases over time. Statistics Canada revealed that university tuition fees have risen 135% in the past 10 years

**Projection based on a 3% inflation rate per year. Source: Statistics Canada

Sources: Canada Revenue Agency, Investopedia, Statistics Canada.

Contact a 3i Financial Group Advisor today to see how an RESP can help you save for your child’s education.

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