Saskatchewan Graduate Retention Program

The Government of Saskatchewan issues post-secondary graduates a tax exemption that can be used toward Saskatchewan Income Tax. The University of Saskatchewan releases graduation information to the Government if students provide their social insurance number in the appropriate section on their Application to Graduate. This indicates that a student has graduated and is eligible to receive the graduate tax exemption.

The Graduate Retention Program is a refundable income tax credit to rebate up to $20,000 of tuition fees paid by eligible graduates. This initiative replaces the previous Graduate Tax Exemption beginning January 1, 2008.

Graduates from 2008 and after should consult the Graduate Retention Program website for further information.

Graduates from years prior to 2008 should consult the above website as well as the Graduate Tax Benefit Program website for further information.

Graduates can contact the Government of Saskatchewan to confirm that the University of Saskatchewan has released information pertaining to their graduation. The toll-free number is 1-800-597-8278.