Education And More Student Sponsorship Faqs

What does the student receive through sponsorship? Most importantly, the student will learn
about the Good News of Jesus Christ and have love and encouragement through the community
of the local church. In addition, these items may be provided based on the grade of the student:
Bible, Christian Education classes, school fees, pair of shoes, backpack, school books and
school supplies, emergency food supplies if needed for the family, emergency health care fund
and basket of food at Christmas.

Why do you sponsor adults? There are many young adults who have had to quit school for a
variety of reasons-- need to work to help their families or they want to get married or had no
money to continue their education. These young adults, once they make the decision to go back
to school to further their education, are very committed to their field of study. Some may want to
be a teacher, electrician, a nurse or any number of other career studies and we feel it is very
important to help these young adults to become proficient in their chosen field so they may
support their families and enjoy life beyond subsistence living.

Can I send a gift to the student I sponsor? If you wish to give the student a gift for Christmas
or their birthday it is preferable to send an extra check to our office at least 2 months before the
date and state what you would like purchased. The gift will be purchased in Guatemala and given
to the student. Our offices can give you suggestions for appropriate gifts for the age of the
student. Due to a variety of reasons it is better not to send gifts directly to the student. The high
cost of shipping to Guatemala; thefts occuring with shipments and postal mail; delivery is
uncertain; customs and import taxes are expensive-- are these all reasons we feel it is best not to
send gifts. Please do not send gifts to our office for the student.

How can I correspond with the student I sponsor? You can send letters and greeting cards to our offices for
your student. Please be sure to include the student name and ID number. Be sure to allow plenty of lead time
before you want your student to receive the letter so that the letter can be translated and hand carried to the church
for the student. You may write as often as you would like to and include photos or whatever will fit in the envelope.

What should I avoid writing about to my student? Please avoid writing about your material possessions or
including photos showing wealth. Please do not give your address nor suggest your student visit you in your
country. Please don't ask if they need or want anything from you.

What do I receive from the program about my sponsored student? You will receive a yearly progress report
on your student of how they are progressing in school and in church, a photo and 2-3 letters throughout the year
written from your student.

How are the students selected and accepted into the program? The church does a home study on each
student needing sponsorship and makes a determination based on a set of criteria determined in conjunction with
Education And More. Some of the criteria is based on the following: low family income and assets; malnutrition in
family or student; student unable to afford to attend school; parents are likely to remain committed to the education
of the student; parents are committed to the church and the Christian faith and both boys and girls will be selected.

Can I visit my sponsored student? You are welcome to join an educational mission trip to Guatemala to see our
work in action and visit your sponsored student at the same time.