What is it?

• Money for Alberta parents to help them start planning and saving for their children’s education after high school.
• The Government of Alberta will deposit $500 into Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for every child born to (or adopted by) Alberta residents in 2005 and after. 
• Additional grants of $100 will be available to eligible children attending school in Alberta who have turned 8, 11 or 14 in 2005 or later. That means they may be eligible to receive additional grants totalling $300 by the time they turn 14. In order to receive the $500 and/or the $100 grant, submit an application within 6 years of birth or within 6 years of the child turning 8, 11 or 14 in 2005 or later.

Who can get it?

Eligibility requirements for the grant are listed in the Alberta Centennial Education Savings Plan Quick Facts. This document is also available in PDF format.

How do I apply?

For instructions, visit the Web site of the Alberta Centennial Education Savings Plan or call 1-866-515-ACES (1-866-515-2237).