List of most efficient educational institutions and countries for the Government of St.Maarten
| Country | Educational institutions | Level | Field(s) of study |
| Aruba | EPI, University of Aruba | SBO, HBO, WO | All studies on the priority list |
| Curaçao | IFE | SBO only | If not admissable to NIPA |
| Curaçao | University of Curacao, Nilda Pinto, RK MTS, Frater Aurelio | HBO, SBO | All study programs on the priority list |
| Bonaire | Aviation Maintenance Technician School | SBO | Aircraft Maintenance Technician |
| St.Maarten | University of St.Martin, UVI@USM | Associates, Bachelors | All fields of study |
| St.Maarten | American University of the Caribbean * | Masters | Medicine |
| St.Thomas/St.Croix | University of the Virgin Islands * | Bachelors | All study programs on the priority list |
| United States of America | Indian Hills Community College * | Associates, Bachelor | |
| United States of America | Monroe College * | Bachelors | “Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Medical Assistant” and all other study programs on the priority list |
| United States of America | Nova South Eastern University | Bachelors | |
| United States of America | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University * | Bachelors | All study programs on the priority list |
| United States of America | Tallahassee Community College * | Associates | All study programs on the priority list |
| Panama | Florida State University * | Associates | To receive instate tuition at FSU in Tallahassee, St.Maarten students must go through Panama |
| United States of America | Keiser University * | Bachelors | All study programs on the priority list |
| United States of America | Flagler College * | Bachelors | All study programs on the priority list |
| United States of America | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Bachelors | |
| United States of America | Concord University | Bachelors | |
Tallahassee* Reduced tuition rates may be applicable based on a MOU with the institution.
The Government of St. Maarten has entered into a sister city agreement with the city of Tallahassee. This means that government sponsored students can attend universities in Tallahassee at the rate of a resident of that city (in-state tuition).
Holland
There are many institutions in Holland offering programs in the Dutch and English Language. Due to the availability of affordable student housing students are advised to choose a school in the big cities, Amsterdam. Rotterdam, Den Haag, Tilburg, Leiden etc.
For additional information visit www.nuffic.nl.
For additional information on schools in Holland please click on planning for college/identifying schools.