Your child could be eligible to receive up to $2,000 in free money for their post-secondary education from the Canada Learning Bond (CLB).
Your child could be eligible to receive up to $2,000 in free money for their post-secondary education from the Canada Learning Bond (CLB).
If your child is eligible, the Government of Canada will deposit the money directly into a bank account called a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). All you have to do is register.
You don’t have to pay fees or put any money into the RESP for your child to receive the CLB.
Children receive $500 initially and $100 more each year that they’re eligible. They can keep receiving the CLB until they’re 15, or until they’ve received a maximum of $2,000.
Families can register for the CLB if they have:
If you already have an RESP, talk to your bank or RESP provider to let them know you want to register for the CLB.
If you don’t have an RESP, you can open one and register for your child’s CLB online or by phone.
If you cannot see the form, click here.
You can call ACORN to complete your application by phone (toll free): 1-866-991-0025.
You can get help filing taxes, getting SINs for your children and register for the CLB at a walk-in tax clinic. Clinics are being held around the province in March. Each clinic location is wheelchair accessible and will have American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters available.
When you register for the CLB, make sure you have:
If you have any questions about applying for the CLB, contact us.
Phone (toll-free): 1-855-737-7252 (1-855-RESP-CLB)
Email: info@smartsaver.org
The Department of Community Services is a proud partner in helping Nova Scotian families access funding for their children’s post-secondary education.
Online, phone, and in person supports are made possible by the Department of Community Services’ collaboration with SmartSAVER, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada, and Service Nova Scotia.