Zero Enrollment: Access to Free Higher Education in Colombia for Sisbén IV Students

2023-11-05 15:06:53

Zero Enrollment is a free project for access to higher public education in Colombia, an educational benefit signed between the country’s public universities and the national government, which can be accessed by students classified in Sisbén IV. This benefit seeks to cover the cost of university tuition for students, and give them the opportunity to start their professional career.

This initiative aims to reduce economic barriers that may limit the opportunity to study at a university. Keep in mind that the admission process at each educational institution may vary, therefore, once the student selects the university where they wish to apply for a career in medicine, they must establish communication to verify what requirements and documents may be requested. These requirements may include the presentation of academic documents such as secondary school certificates, university entrance exam, or the results of Saber 11 tests.

What costs does this benefit assume?

It will only assume the payment of the tuition fee for students who meet the requirements. It will not cover expenses related to pecuniary or complementary rights such as medical insurance, ID, books, materials, transportation or accommodation. Additional academic credits that generate an increase in the The cost of registration will not be assumed by the benefit either.

What causes the loss of profit?

These would be the causes:

If the documents have inconsistencies or any falsehood is evident. Due to cancellation, suspension or abandonment of their studies. By the student’s will. Do not report to the Institutions in case of taking a double program.

Requirements for applicants

These are the mandatory requirements established by the Ministry of Education, which students must meet:

Be enrolled in an undergraduate academic program (technical, professional, technological or university). Be born in Colombia. Not have a university or postgraduate professional degree from any Higher Education Institution. Be classified in Sisbén IV and belong to strata 1, 2 and 3.

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In which universities can you study medicine with Zero Enrollment?

These are some of the public universities where you can apply to medical school with the benefit offered by the Government:

University of Cartagena.University of Valle.University of Antioquia.National University of Colombia.University of Caldas.

Registration process

Once you have collected all the required documents and met the admission requirements, you will need to complete the college application process. This usually involves filling out an online form, or submitting a paper application along with the requested documents.

It is essential to keep an eye on application deadlines, as each university may have different deadlines. It is advisable to start the application process well in advance to avoid setbacks. Once your registration at the university is official and you have applied to the Zero Enrollment project, you must wait for the response to be notified if you meet the requirements and if, finally, you will be one of the beneficiaries.

You may have to wait a while to receive a response from the university. During this period, it is important to be attentive to any emails or calls that may be made to you and be sure to provide any additional information they request.

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