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The Select Conservative plan.

A registered education savings plan that prioritizes protecting your assets.

The easy way to RESP.

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$0

upfront cost to get started1

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7.85%

investment return in 2024 for the cohort with children born in 2009-20112

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18.33%

investment return in 2024 for the cohort with children born in 2024–20262

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Up to $7,200

or more in federal and provincial government grants3

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An RESP designed for your child’s future

The Embark Select Conservative Plan focuses on preserving your savings while providing reasonable growth. With an asset allocation of 75% fixed income and 25% equity while your child is growing, the mix changes to focus on preserving your savings when it’s time for post-secondary studies.

Automatic application for government grants

We help you get every government grant you qualify for. Add to your RESP and get a 20% match, up to $7,200 total (or more, depending on where you live).4 No money gets left behind.

A flexible RESP

Whether it’s every month or once a year, you set the deposit schedule that works for you and your budget. You can stop or change or withdraw contributions from home, anytime.5

More than just an RESP

Digital-first

You can manage your RESP online. Deposit, adjust, or withdraw anytime.5

No money left behind

You may qualify for more government grants than you realize. We help you get them.

RESP gifting

Embark lets friends and family contribute directly.

Flexible savings

With Embark, you save what you want, when you want. No minimum contributions to start.1

Add as you grow

Start with just one parent and one child. Easily add a joint account holder or more kids anytime.

Exclusive offers

It takes a village. For everything else, we have trusted partnerships to meet parents needs.


Big futures, real costs.

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Tuition & books

The average cost of university tuition in Canada is $7,100 a year. Saving just $100 a month puts you on track to cover three years. And if they go to college instead? You’ll be covered.

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Residence & meals

Living on campus can cost up to $30,000 a year. Saving around $208 a month helps you maximize your grants, and could cover most of those residence costs.

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Save for the unexpected

One year of college or eight years of university? We’ll help you build the right savings plan no matter what they choose.

Around 60% of Canadians save for tuition first and contribute an average of $100 a month6.

Today, you pack lunch.
Tomorrow, you pay tuition.

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Most banks make withdrawing from your RESP complicated: Think paperwork, appointments, and endless waiting. But with Embark, accessing your savings is simple, smart, and stress-free.

Easy online withdrawals

Withdraw online anytime—no paperwork, no branch visits. Track your money in real time and know exactly when it’s arriving, so you can stay focused on what matters most.

Smart withdrawal strategies

We help you withdraw grants and earnings first, so your contributions last longer and you minimize taxes. More savings for them, fewer surprises for you.

Planning for every child

Have more than one child? No problem. We help you manage your RESP carefully so there’s enough for every child’s education.

Frequently asked questions

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