Saskatchewan's Graduate Retention Program (Undergraduate Students Only)

The Graduate Retention Program provides a rebate up to $20,000 of tuition fees paid by eligible graduates who live in Saskatchewan and who file a Saskatchewan income tax return.

Approved undergraduate programs must be equivalent to at least six months of full-time study and result in a certificate, diploma, or degree.

If you select "Yes" on your graduation application, the University of Regina will apply on your behalf. Your information will be submitted at the end of the year in which your credential has been conferred/awarded. For example: If you graduated in 2022, your information will be submitted in early January 2023 for the 2022 tax season.

If you select "No", your information will not be submitted.

Important Notes

Your personal information must be complete and formatted correctly to ensure your information is submitted to the Government.

  1. Review the following in UR Self-Service and update as necessary:
    • Preferred email address must be active.
    • Preferred telephone number must be active.
    • Preferred mailing address (MA) must be active.
    • SIN, Date of Birth, and Gender must be provided.
  2. Any changes to your personal information after November 30 of the year your credential is awarded, will not be reflected in the transfer of information to the Government.

For more information about the Graduation Retention Program or how to submit your own application, visit the Government of Saskatchewan website. If you haven't recieved your invitation code from the Government, please call toll-free 1-800-597-8278.  The U of R does not provide this code.