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Has anyone paid for a kids college in Colombia? How much was it? I am thinking about helping out my sponsored kid if he didn't get a high enough score on his exam required to get government funding for college. I tried emailing children international for an average, but I got a "we can't tell you because there are so many variables. If you decide if you want to pay for it we will make a report," which is what I don't want to do until I get a range. I could pay a certain range, but I would hate to be quoted for an amount I cannot pay, so I'm doing nothing until I find out more info from my sponsored kid(private or public, nearby or far away).

@Victoria: The cost of education in all the countries where we work varies from youth to youth, especially when it hits the college/university level. It all depends on the type of school (public/private), the field of study, the cost of transportation and meals (most kids require help with these costs) if uniforms are required, cost of books, etc.  While it is much less expensive to attend university in a developing country than in the U.S., it was still running anywhere from $500-$800 a semester in Colombia PRIOR to the pandemic. Currently in Colombia youth are on vacation and there is still no decision for when children will return to classes in person. They are virtual when in session, which should begin in February. Given that it will be virtual, the costs may be lower than before Covid-19 IF Carlos has a tablet or laptop for his studies. I understand that you do not want to get his hope up if you are unable to provide funding, and my suggestion would be for us to send a memo now asking how Carlos did on his PSAT's, if he earned a scholarship and/or if applied for a HOPE Scholarship thru CI and what his plans are at this time. If this sounds good to you, just let us know and I'll get a memo on it's way. Thank you!

This sound great thank you! Please send it. 

You answered all of my questions. 

Great! We'll get a memo sent to learn more. 

Hi @Victoria,
My experience is that there are 4 yr technical schools, and then 18-24 month trade training.     Keep in mind that in addition to the tuition, there are admission fees, graduation fees, book, supplies, technology, and  transportation. Also, the family will be without the student's income generation for as long as they're in school.  That alone is often a deal breaker. It's a full commitment if you want it to work.  For that reason, the shorter technical programs often have more value. 

Here are some of my experiences in Colombia without transportation:

4 yr private RN school: 
$2400 per yr, $3400 per yr with books, supplies and sundries
 
2 yr private diesel engineer training:
$600 per yr, 1000 per yr with books, supplies and sundries

2 yr private nursing assistant:
750 per yr, 1200 per yr with books, supplies and sundries

18 month private dental hygienist:
$750 total, $1300 total with books, supplies and sundries

Good to know! 

A friend of mine is currently studying accounting in college, in Bogata. It's a five-year program.  His tuition is $2,000 per year, plus he had one-time costs of about $1,000 for a laptop, etc.  

What great news! My child, Jesus, plans to study diesel engineering. I'am happy to know is may be affordable for me to help out.