Tuition & Fees
Estamos offers students a rich intercultural education and travel experience at a reasonable cost. The costs below cover the entire student experience, from arrival at CMU to departure from CMU at the end of the semester, and everything in between. Canadians and Canadian Permanent Residents will receive $5,000 in financial support from Global Skills Opportunity. Canadians and Permanent Residents who identify as low income, having a disability, or Indigenous may qualify for up to $5,000 beyond that, for a total of up to $10,000 in financial support (see notes below).
CMU scholarships and bursaries may be used towards Estamos program costs, excluding the Athletic Merit which will not be awarded for any semester that a student is participating in Estamos. Students may use government student aid and RESPs towards Estamos program costs.
| ESTAMOS PROGRAM COSTS (2023/24) | Canadian Citizens & Landed Residents | International Students |
| Tuition | $3,108 | $4,816 |
| Program Fees¹ | $9,587 | $9,587 |
| Airfare and Travel Insurance | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Student Fees | $350 | $350 |
| Sub-Total | $14,845 | $16,553 |
| Grant from Global Skills Opportunity² | $5,000 | — |
| GRAND TOTAL | $9,845 | $16,553 |
| Additional grants up to $5,000 for Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents may be available to those identifying as low-income, Indigenous, or having a disability.³ | ||
¹ Program Fees include room and board in Canada and Guatemala, in-country travel, contributions to vaccine equity and carbon offsets, and stipend for free travel week.
² A grant from Global Skills Opportunity allows all Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents a discount of $5,000, with additional funding available to students in the target groups.
³ The Global Skills Opportunity grant provides additional support up to an additional $5,000 for underrepresented students, using the following definitions:
- Low-income students: students who report to be in receipt of Canada Student Grants, or similar non-repayable student financial assistance offered by provinces and territories, or, in the absence of receiving non-repayable student financial assistance, can provide information to demonstrate that they require financial support to study or work abroad.
- Indigenous students: students who report being an Indigenous person, that is, First Nations, Métis, or Inuk (Inuit).
- Students with disabilities: students who report to have a difficulty or impairment due to a long-term condition or health problem and/or experience a limitation in their daily activities.
Payment Due Dates
- April 30, 2023 – $500 non-refundable deposit due
- September 1, 2023 – Remaining student payment
If you have questions about the Estamos program, please contact the Director of Estamos, Tim Cruickshank, at tcruickshank
The Estamos program and grants are made possible by:
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