Textbook amount

Answer a few questions to find out if you can claim the textbook amount.

You can claim only one textbook amount for each month that you qualify for the full-time or the part-time education amounts.

You are eligible to claim the textbook amount only if you are eligible to claim the education amount.

The amount is:

• $65 for each month you qualify for the full-time education amount; and
• $20 for each month you qualify for the part-time education amount.

Completing your tax return

The student has to complete Schedule 11 to calculate the transfer amount. The student will complete the remainder of the Schedule 11 and enter, on line 24 (also called line 327), the transferred amount.

Supporting documents - If you are filing a paper return, attach a completed Schedule 11. Keep all your official receipts issued by an educational institution or other forms in case we ask to see them. If you are filing electronically, keep all of your documents in case we ask to see them. For more information, please consult E-services for individuals.

Forms and publications

• General Income Tax and Benefit Guide
• P105, Students and Income Tax
• IT515R2, Education Tax Credit

Related topics

• Students