Government of Canada

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

The Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) allows savings for education to grow tax free in a special savings plan registered by the Government of Canada until a child named in the RESP enrols in a post-secondary education program.

Delivered by: Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)

Eligibility Information

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Application Information

  • Information on RESP application procedures is also available from most financial institutions.

Related Information

  • For each beneficiary, the lifetime limit is $50,000.