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Support Organisations On The Islands

Support organisations on the islands

There are several organisations on the islands that can help you

Strategic Education Alliance (SEA)

Strategic Education Alliance is a Kingdom-wide cooperation programme between government and education agencies in the four countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It aims to guide prospective students on their journey into higher education in the best possible way. SEA’s mission is to connect and clarify, benefiting governments, institutes of education, prospective students, students and parents.

Stichting Studiefinanciering Curaçao

Stichting Studiefinanciering Curaçao organises financial assistance for Curaçao students who are pursuing an mbo, hbo or wo course programme in the Netherlands. They are headquartered on Curaçao, with a local office in the Netherlands. SSC also supports Curaçaoans studying in the Netherlands and can help them find accommodation.

Studiekeuzepunt op Curaçao

Studiekeuzepunt op Curaçao is a valuable resource in choosing the programme that’s right for you. There are guidance counsellors available at this support centre who can help you choose. You can also ask Curaçaoan students who are currently studying in the Netherlands any questions you may have! Find the support centre at the Biblioteka Nashonal Kòrsou on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:45 PM. It’s free of charge and available to anyone who wants to pursue a course programme in higher education, whether that’s in the Netherlands, in Curaçao or in the region.

Het Arubahuis

Het Arubahuis offers information and advice to students from Aruba who go to study in the Netherlands. Students can participate in the yearly reception free of charge. Arubahuis is responsible for the reception and guidance of Aruban students in the Netherlands who have an Arubalening (Aruba Loan). Arubahuis has a mentor in every region in the Netherlands who supports and guides Arubalening-receiving first-years at universities and universities of applied sciences. In addition to reception and guidance, Arubahuis also provides information to prospective students from Aruba. Arubahuis works closely with Studiefaciliteiten van Directie Onderwijs (Study Facilities at the Department of Education) in Aruba. This department provides the Arubalening for pursuing further education in Aruba, in the region or in the Netherlands.

Division Study Financing Sint Maarten

Division Study Financing Sint Maarten is an information centre for students from Sint Maarten. They have a webpage full of information about studying in the Netherlands: Pursuing your studies in the Netherlands. Here, you’ll find information in English about preparation, applying and enrolling, the studiekeuzecheck (matching), student finance and accommodation.