The actual cost of providing the courses is currently just over USD 700 per student per year for day students and almost USD 1,600 for boarders. However, the course School Contribution charged are significantly less because Don Bosco aims to provide technical training for young people with no economic resources, especially from rural areas and impoverished communities.

The School Contribution are split into School Contribution paid by students and School Contribution paid by sponsors. In each of these two groups, there are different levels of payment according to the financial situation of the student or sponsor.

School Contribution for students who are paying for themselves (without sponsorship)

After evaluating their situation, students will be placed in one of the three categories and they will pay the appropriate School Contribution. The table below shows the categories and the notes state what the School Contribution include and what extras the students need to pay.

Year	Semester	Scholarship (USD)
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
One	First	120	205	300
	Second	95	185	280
Two	First	110	200	295
	Second	95	185	280

Applicants with good social and family conditions will be asked to pay the Level 3 School Contribution and this will help the school to pay for other expenses, e.g. the teachers’ salaries.

Students placed in Level 1 or 2 may get a discount from the stated School Contribution according to their home situation. For the poorest students the School Contribution may be waived after assessment by a social worker.

Note:

• The School Contribution above do not cover all costs.
• Boarders (students who are residents in Don Bosco) must pay an extra USD 207 per semester to pay for their food, lodging and electric. For example, if the School Contribution is USD 120, you have to add USD 207 and you will pay a total of USD 327.
• Non boarders who live outside should note that they have to pay their own rent and food. Sharing a room may cost around USD 10 – 15 per person per month.
• If an applicant already has a benefactor they should make this known to Don Bosco.
• Students on scholarship can have their School Contribution increased at any time if Don Bosco Kep social workers, upon re-assessment, find that the social and family conditions have improved.

Sponsorship School Contribution

Year	Semester	Sponsorship (USD)
		Minimal	Partial	Full
One	First	155	255	355
	Second	155	255	355
Two	First	155	255	355
	Second	155	255	355

• Sponsor will be requested to pay the full School Contribution if they can afford it, though this is not obligatory.
• Partial and minimal sponsorship do not cover all the cost. Paying the full School Contribution will help the school to pay for other expenses, e.g. the teachers’ salaries.
• Boarders. Sponsors supporting students who are residents in Don Bosco need also to pay for their food, lodging and electric. Sponsors should pay an extra amount up to USD 207 per semester, according to their means.
• Non boarders who live outside will have rent and food to pay. Sharing a room may cost around USD 10 – 15 per person per month.