The average cost of university for Canadian undergraduates will rise by almost 13% over the next four years, from $6,610 this fall to an estimated $7,437 in 2016-17, says a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Only one-third of Canadians currently enrolled in a post-secondary program has an RESP to help cope with the costs of tuition, books and room and board, a BMO Financial Group study finds.
Canadian parents are willing to pay for two-thirds of their children's post-secondary education costs, finds a CIBC poll.
The premium on a post-secondary education is falling.
B2B Bank and AGF Investments have signed an agreement over the distribution of Registered Savings Plan loans.
International students studying in Canada pay lower student fees.
When the kids were born, a sales rep convinced them to enroll in a group RESP. For five years, they met the rigid monthly contribution schedule. But when the meltdown hit, William’s business suffered, so from 2008 to 2012 they were unable to make contributions.
The group scholarship plan industry in Canada has grown by 47% over 5 years.
British Columbia and Saskatchewan are pursuing provincial education grants through Heritage Education Funds, which support families saving for post-secondary education for their children.
Help clients start RESPs with their tax refunds.