# ICETEX educational credit deadline extensions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/icetex-educational-credit-deadline-extensions
> Updated: 2026-08-29T00:39:07.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Following a national emergency in Colombia, the Colombian Institute of Educational Credit and Technical Studies Abroad (ICETEX) has extended deadlines for various educational credit processes. 

The extension applies to the application period for the second semester of 2026, which is now open until September 15, as well as the renewal stage for current beneficiaries. Financing lines for technical and technological education have been extended until September 25. These credit lines cover undergraduate programs within Colombia and postgraduate studies both domestically and abroad. 

ICETEX President Richard Caicedo stated that the priority is to ensure that individuals do not lose access to financial support for higher education due to the current situation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: ICETEX extends educational credit deadlines following national emergency

ICETEX has extended application and renewal deadlines for educational credits until September 15, 2026, to assist students affected by the current national emergency in Colombia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/icetex-extends-educational-credit-deadlines-following-national-emergency

### 2026-08-03: ICETEX announces new international scholarships for Colombian women and foreign students

ICETEX launched two scholarship schemes: one for Colombian women to study circular‑economy in India (Sept 2026) and another for foreign students to study in Colombia with full tuition, stipends and visa support

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/icetex-announces-new-international-scholarships-for-colombian-women-and-foreign-students

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