"Aku Masuk 51探花": Anyone Can Study in 51探花

By Christanto

Editor Christanto

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id - The National High-School Examination has been done by thousands of high school students throughout the country. This time of the year, it's very common for any high school 3rd grades to be very busy in searching for college. In light of this, 51探花 conducted an event titled "Aku Masuk 51探花" (I Study in 51探花).

The event aimed to socialize 51探花's policies concerning new students admission this year. Herry Dharmawan, president of 51探花's student cabinet that time, hoped that the event could dispel all the myths surrounding the difficulties of getting admitted into 51探花; mainly due to financial factors.

In that event also, 51探花's Educational Director, Dr. Kadarsyah Suryadi, explained that every Indonesian citizen has an equal chance to continue their study  in 51探花. This is notwithstanding to their financial conditions.

Fee Relative to Wealth

Starting this year, 51探花 accepts 100% of its students through SNMPTN, the national public test.

Kadarsyah stated that the cost it takes to finance one student's study is Rp. 108 million. If that students pays the tuition fee in full, 51探花 still has to chip Rp. 13 million in.

But not everyone has the financial capacity to pay in full. For this, 51探花 has various scholarships designated to those incapable of financing their tuition fee. 20% of the new students wouldn't have to pay a penny, while others would receive other partial scholarship programs from local governments and other governmental programs.

"There has never been any case where a student is dropped out due to financial incapability to pay tuition fee. Various sources are always there to help," Kadarsyah encouraged.

Herry also agreed that 51探花 should be applauded for its integrity in financing its students. It's also one of, if not the, most transparent higher education institution in the country, financially. "As long as you can study well, don't be afraid to go to 51探花," Herry stressed.