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Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
         
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A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a government-approved plan for the purpose of providing post-secondary education funding for a beneficiary. Income earned within the plan is not taxed until it is withdrawn. A Credit Union Registered Education Savings Plan is the smart way to save for your family’s future.

A post-secondary education is critical in an increasingly competitive job market. Each year, fewer high school graduates are in a position to afford to continue their education. With the costs of higher education increasing almost every year, early planning is essential.

Average Cost Of University Education

1962 - $6,894
1998 - $60,842
20nn - $???,???

Investing in an RESP will assist your family to have more financial freedom to choose their future. By starting now, you can grow your education funds by making affordable, convenient monthly deposits. Planning today for tomorrow is the smart way to realize you family’s educational goals.

RESP Contribution Limits

  • Annual: $4,000 per beneficiary

  • Lifetime: $42,000 per beneficiary

The Subscriber

The subscriber is the registered owner of the plan and can be an individual or an individual and his/her spouse. Only the subscriber can make contributions to an RESP and these contributions are not tax deductible.

The Beneficiary

The beneficiary is eligible to receive the Educational Assistance Payments from the plan. There is a limit of one beneficiary per plan, except under a Family Plan, which provides for multiple beneficiaries. The beneficiaries of a Family Plan must be "related" to the subscriber(s).

Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG)

The CESG program allows eligible RESP beneficiaries to receive grant monies based on the annual contributions paid into the plan. The government will contribute 20% annually on the first $2,000 deposited into an RESP for children up to age (18) eighteen.

All children under the age of 18 and resident in Canada automatically accumulate CESG contribution room.

  • Annual CESG Maximum: $400 per beneficiary

  • Lifetime CESG Maximum: $7,200 per beneficiary

Your Credit Union offers a variety of smart investment options that can assist you in maximizing your RESP contributions.

Educational Assistance Payments

Educational Assistance Payments may be drawn from the RESP to cover expenses associated with the pursuit of higher education in a qualified program - tuition fees, textbooks, room and board, etc. These payments are taxable to the beneficiary.

When the named Beneficiary does not enroll in Post-Secondary Education

If the beneficiary does not enroll in post-secondary education, you have the following options:

  1. Change the plan beneficiary.

  2. Transfer funds to another RESP where you are the subscriber.

  3. Collapse the plan

If you choose option #3, you will have to return the unused CESG monies to the government. The principal monies are considered a refund of contributions and can be withdrawn without penalty. The following options are available for disbursement of income earned within the plan:

  • Transfer funds to the subscriber’s RRSP

  • Withdrawal of funds

  • Transfer funds to the Designated Educational Institution

Qualified Post-Secondary Institutions

Most Canadian post-secondary institutions and programs, including correspondence courses, qualify for the purpose of receiving RESP Educational Assistance Payments. Certain foreign post-secondary institutions may qualify.

Advantages of an RESP

  • Additional education funding is provided by the CESG

  • Income earned within the plan is not taxable until the beneficiary enrolls in the post-secondary education and withdraws the funds for educational purposes. The beneficiary will usually have a lower marginal tax rate.

  • Long term planning for a beneficiary to attend a post-secondary institution

  • The subscriber may use RESP contributions as collateral for a loan.

  • RESPs are available as single or family plans

For more information about this or any other financial product, please contact our knowledgeable staff.

 

 

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