1-800-246-1203 info@cefi.ca Select Page ABOUT CEFI / Eligible Studies Eligible Studies Full-Time Studies Full-time studies at eligible Canadian schools means a program of at least three consecutive weeks duration, with at least 10 hours of instruction work each week. Part-Time Studies Part-time studies at eligible Canadian schools means a program of at least three consecutive weeks duration, with at least 12 hours per month spent on courses. What are “Eligible Studies”? For all 3 of the CEFI Plans, “Eligible Studies” are post-secondary educational program that meets the CET Plans’ requirements for a beneficiary to receive Education Assistance Payments (“EAPs”). For all 3 of the CEFI Plans, Beneficiaries must be enrolled in any post-secondary program that qualifies under the Income Tax Act (Canada)1. 1 Please consult the Plan’s prospectus for full information and a definition of Eligible Studies What Educational Institutions are eligible? Qualifying post-secondary educational institutions include universities, community colleges, certain trade schools, vocational schools, technical schools, religious schools, CEGEPs, as well as distance learning or correspondence learning programs. More Information What about schools outside of Canada? For eligible schools outside of Canada, the program must be at a university, college or other educational institution at which the Beneficiary was enrolled in a course of at least 13 consecutive weeks in duration or at a university in which the Beneficiary was enrolled on a full-time basis in a course of at least three consecutive weeks. The educational institution must be eligible to receive Canada Student Loans.2 2 Please see the Master List of Designated Educational Institutions (both in Canada and international) here Qualifying post-secondary educational institutions include universities, community colleges, certain trade schools, vocational schools, technical schools, religious schools, CEGEPs, as well as distance learning or correspondence learning programs. More Information 3221 North Service Burlington, ON L7N 3G2 Toll Free: 1-800-246-1203 info@cefi.ca About CEFI Our Commitment Why Choose CEFI? Testimonials Foundation Professionals Our Plans Group Option Plan Achievers Plan Self-Initiated Option Plan Resources & Grants Government Grants Eligible Studies Regulatory Documents Forms Insurance Options Tools Agent Login Careers EAP Application Copyright © 2021 Children's Education Funds Inc. All Rights Reserved. ®TM Trademarks of AM Royalties Limited Partnership used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Children's Education Funds Inc.