Registered Education Savings Plans

A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a special savings account for parents who want to save for their child's education after high school.

Information on RESPs

How an RESP works

Information about how RESPs work.
Information about RESPs

Answers to commonly asked questions about RESPs.
Definitions

Definitions of commonly used words relating to RESPs.
Reports and publications

Publications and annual reports about RESPs.

Get an RESP

Choose an RESP plan

Information to help you pick and open an RESP.
Choose an RESP provider

Information to help you choose an RESP provider that best meets your needs.
RESP promoter list

This list contains the names of promoters (providers) that offer RESPs. It also lists the government grants they offer.

Use your RESP

Using your RESP

Information about withdrawing money from your RESPs.
Special rules

Rules that apply when changing the beneficiary of an RESP or when transferring RESP property.
Payments from an RESP

Information on the types of payments RESP promoters can make.