Saskatchewan has increased the maximum Graduate Retention Program (GRP) tax credit by 20 per cent for students who graduated on or after October 1, 2024.
Graduation Date Before October 1, 2024
If your official graduation date is before October 1, 2024, you may still apply for GRP to receive up to $20,000 in tuition rebates.
Please note: Your graduation date is determined by your post-secondary institution and reported to the Ministry of Advanced Education to determine GRP eligibility. Contact your post-secondary institution if you have questions about your graduation date.
The amount you are eligible for is based on your program and the amount of tuition paid over the course of your studies.
- The amount of tuition paid is indicated on your T2202 tax form issued by your post-secondary institution.
- If you graduated from a Saskatchewan regional college, this form can be found in your Advanced Education Student Portal account.
Program |
Tuition Rebate Maximum |
1-year Certificate, Diploma or Journeyperson |
$3,600 |
2- or 3-year Certificate or Diploma |
$7,680 |
3-year Undergraduate Degree |
$18,000 |
4-year Undergraduate Degree |
$24,000 |
You Graduated Between October 1 and December 31, 2024
If your official graduation date is on or after October 1, 2024 and before January 1, 2025, you are eligible to receive the GRP increase. Your graduation date is determined by your post-secondary institution and reported to the Ministry of Advanced Education to determine GRP eligibility. You can find your official graduation date listed on your GRP certificate.
Students who graduated within this timeframe will receive two GRP certificates:
- The 2024 certificate will reflect the old GRP tax credit maximum. This certificate must be filed with your 2024 taxes.
- Prior to the 2025 tax season, you will receive a second GRP certificate for the remaining amount you are eligible for. This second certificate must be filed with your 2025 taxes for you to receive the additional tax credit top-up.
You can find the total amount you may be eligible for based on your program in the eligibility section.
Graduation Date on or after January 1, 2025
If you are graduating on or after January 1, 2025, you will receive a GRP certificate for up to $24,000 after you graduate. The total amount you may be eligible for is based on your credential.
Rebate Amount
The amount you are eligible for is based on your program and the amount of tuition paid over the course of your studies. The amount of tuition paid is indicated on your T2202 tax form issued by your post-secondary institution. If you graduated from a Saskatchewan regional college, this form can be found in your Advanced Education Student Portal account.
You may be eligible to receive the GRP for multiple credentials if you have not exceeded your eligible lifetime limit. For example, you may be eligible to claim GRP for both a one-year certificate and a four-year undergraduate degree. However, you would stop receiving the rebate once you’ve reached your lifetime limit.