Community
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 education. Specifically, we provide two services:
Free Instructions to Access Canada Learning Bond
We provide 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. Or, you can download the PDF of the instructions at the bottom of this page.
FREE Workshop on RESP Basics
Non-profit, community and government organizations can sponsor our RESP workshop for lower-income Canadians, interested in a better life for their children. Contact us to make arrangements for an in-person or remote session. We’ll also provide clear directions to access the Canada Learning Bond.
"Lower Income" is 2021 net family income of
Income thresholds increase for larger families
RESP Basics
Workshop Content
Why
you should 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 contribute to an RESP
How Much
free money will you receive from an RESP
When
should you establish an RESP
What
are the steps to set up your RESP
Canada Learning Bond
Canadian grads has created a simple explanation of the Canada Learning Bond and how low income families can access it in the PDF below.