RESP Proof of Enrolment
Learn about the documentation that satisfies the RESP proof of enrolment requirement
To access funds from a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), beneficiaries must provide an official proof of enrolment. This document confirms that the beneficiary is attending a post-secondary institution.
Required Information
The document must include all of the following:
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Name of the post-secondary educational institution
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Name of the beneficiary (must match RESP registration exactly — no nicknames)
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Semester
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Student status (full-time or part-time)
Validity: The document is valid for six months following the end of the semester.
Criteria for Acceptance
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Must be an official document from the post-secondary institution
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All required information should appear on one document
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If multiple documents are used, they must all include either the student’s full name or student ID to link them
Acceptable Documents (paper or online)
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Confirmation of registration from the Registrar
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Invoice from the educational institution
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Class schedule
Non-Acceptable Documents
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Offer of admission
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Letter of acceptance
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Emails