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BC GOVT NEWS: Don't be one of the 40% of families who leave the $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant unclaimed


Take advantage of education savings opportunities designed to save money!

Almost 80% of job openings in British Columbia over the next decade will require some form of post-secondary education. Some easy ways for parents to help to plan for their children’s future include the opportunity to receive $1,200 toward a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) – available for children between six and nine years old.

There are no additional fees, or financial contributions, needed to receive the $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant – and these grants are available through one of 56 banks or financial institutions in Canada.

This allows parents and families who cannot currently afford to put money aside, the opportunity to start a RESP. Even the smallest investment can grow over time and make it easier to pursue post-secondary education and training.

Do not be one of the 40% of families who leave this grant unclaimed. Deadlines to apply for the provincial grant are fast approaching:

  • Children born in 2009 have until the day before their 9th birthday to apply.
  • Children born in 2010 have until their 9th birthday in 2019 to apply. 
  • Children born in 2006 also have until Aug. 14th, 2019 to apply. 


Receive up to $2,000 to invest in a RESP.  Eligible families with modest incomes can receive up to $2,000 for each child’s RESP from the Canada Learning Bond. There are no fees and parents can receive this grant without making any additional financial contributions:
For more information, CLICK HERE

Have personal RESP contributions matched by the Canadian government.  The Canada Education Savings Grant will match parents' contributions up to a maximum of $7,200 per child.

Thinking about upgrading or making a career change?  Academic courses are now free of charge for all BC adult learners.  For more information CLICK HERE

To Learn More, about BC Training and Education Savings Grants, CLICK HERE

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