In case you were wondering

It costs less than you would think to put a young Haitian through school:

For a year of ecole classique (high school) at a private school:

Yearly Fee and first trimester  $306.50

Second Trimester  $220

Third Trimester  $170

Supplies (uniform, shoes, student ID)  $75

Books – $100

Total = $ 871.50 USD

For a year of classique at a public school:

Including yearly Fee, School, uniform, coat, shoes, and books

Total = $250

Professional School (Example is in auto mechanics; 4 month course)

Uniform $40

Materials $100

Registration, monthly, entry $256.25

Total = $396.25

For a year at University (at the Academie Nationale Diplomatique et Consulaire)

Entrance Exam $25

Orientation and Yearly Fee $600

Session Fee (2 included) $1150

Renewal of Session Fee $25

Uniform $200

Total = $2000

For the sake of some perspective:
The costs for a full time, in-state student for a semester at the illustrious yet relatively affordable James Madison University (a public school) in 2009-2010 was $3,622 (more than all the rest combined).

So, in conclusion, I'd like to encourage anyone interested to consider sponsorship of a KCH student with your family, company, community, class, or on your own if you prefer. You can even co-sponsor a student with another group. 

VIV!
(live)