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Consistent with our mission to reduce the inequality in accessing higher education, Canadian GRADS provides Pro Bono support to lower income Canadians to access free money for Post-secondary edcuation. Speciifcally , we provide two services:
- Free RESP workshops for oganizations and community groups whose clientele are lower income Canadian parents.
- Clear, non-technical directions on how to access Canada Learning Bonds, which has a total value/child of $2,000. Simply contact us and we'll send you a 1-pager of step-by-step actions for low-income families to access this free money.
FREE Workshop on RESP Basics
Non-profit, commuicy and government organizations can sponsor our RESP workshop for lower income Canadians, interested in a better life for their children. Contact us to make arrangments for an in-person or remote session..
"Lower Income" is 2020 net family income of ;
- with 1-3 children - $48,535
- wih 4 children - $54,764
- with 5 children - $61,016
Income thresholds increase for larger families
Content of WorKskop on RESP basics
Why - should you open an RESP
Who - can contribute and benefit from an RESP
Who - is eligible for free money
Where - do you establish an RESP
How Much - do you need to conbtribute toi an RESP
How Much will you receive from an RESP
When - should you establish an RESP
What - are the steps to set up your RESP
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FREE WORKSHOP
As our contribution to community well-being, Canadian GRADS is helping lower income Canadian families access the benefits and free money of an RESP, at no cost to the families.
Workshop Sponsor Eligibility:
Non-profit, community & government organizations
Delirevy Format: Until COVID restrictions are lifted, virtual (Zoom )only
Client Eligibility:
Parents with a 2020 net family income of:
1-3 Children: < $48,535
4 Children: < $54,764
5 Children: < $61,016
6 Children: < $67,268
Child Eligibility:
1. Born on/after Jan. 1, 2004.
2. Resident of Canada.
3. Have a Social Insurance No. (SIN)
4. Named as a beneficiary in an RESP
Workshop Format:
Virtual (Zoom) until COVID rules change
Interested?
Contact Canadian GRADS to arrange a workshoip or particpate in the next scheduled one
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Free Workshop Content
Why - you need an RESP?
Who - can set up an RESP & who benefits?
Where - can you open an RESP account?
How Much - do you need to contribute?
How Much - can you expect to receive?
When - should you establish an RESP?
What - are the steps to establish an RESP?
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