Eligible families can receive up to $2,000 for post-secondary education

Whitby, Ontario – Eligible families in Durham Region can receive up to $2,000 from the Government of Canada for their child’s post-secondary education.

To qualify for the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) benefit:

• The household income must be less than $49,000 per year.
• The child must be born in 2004 or later.
  • As of 2022, CLB-eligible youth who are 18 years of age must apply for the CLB themselves.

The benefit is deposited directly into a Registered Education Savings Plan for the child.

Where: For help accessing the CLB benefit, visit durham.ca/CanadaLearningBond.

Why: Research indicates that children with education savings are more likely to attend and graduate post-secondary school. The CLB helps families begin to save for their child’s education, with no personal deposit required.

If you have any questions about the CLB sign-up web page, please call 1-888-341-8612.

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