EducationUSA Fair in San Jose, Costa Rica on September 29: Free University Fair for Studying in the US
Key Facts
- What. A free EducationUSA fair connecting prospective students with representatives from US universities.
- When. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Costa Rica time.
- Where. Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano, San Pedro/Montes de Oca campus, San Jose.
- Cost. Free, but attendees must register online in advance through Eventbrite.
- Part of. EducationUSA’s ‘Mexico and Central America 2026 Fall Tour,’ a regional series of similar fairs.
EducationUSA fair Costa Rica takes over the Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano in San Jose on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., a free, registration-only event connecting students and families with US universities.
Families weighing a move abroad for university have a free chance this month to talk directly with US school representatives, without leaving Costa Rica.
EducationUSA Fair Costa Rica: A Free Door to US Admissions
EducationUSA, the US State Department-backed network that advises international students on US higher education, is bringing its fall tour to San Jose on September 29, 2026, with representatives from multiple American universities on hand.
The fair is free to attend, though organizers require advance registration through Eventbrite, both to manage capacity and to give attendees a confirmed spot at the venue.
Where and When It Happens
The event runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, at the Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano’s San Pedro campus in Montes de Oca, a well-known binational cultural center in the San Jose metro area.
The three-hour window is designed for drop-in visits, so families can arrive, speak with the schools that interest them, and leave without committing to the full session.
Part of a Wider Regional Tour
San Jose is one stop on EducationUSA’s ‘Mexico and Central America 2026 Fall Tour,’ a series of fairs the organization runs across the region each autumn to reach students who might not otherwise access US recruiters directly.
That structure means the same representatives may appear at other regional stops, so families who miss this date can look for nearby fairs on EducationUSA’s own site.
What Families Can Expect
Typical EducationUSA fairs cover undergraduate and graduate admissions, financial aid and scholarship options, and the basics of the US student visa process, with staff on hand to answer country-specific questions.
Because the event is aimed at both students and their parents, sessions are usually structured to be approachable for families who are new to the US admissions system rather than only for advanced applicants.
Why This Matters for Expat Families in Costa Rica
For expat households living in Costa Rica with children approaching university age, a local fair removes the cost and logistics of traveling for this kind of guidance, condensing it into a single afternoon.
Registering early through Eventbrite is worth doing regardless of how firm a family’s plans are, since the fair costs nothing and offers a direct line to representatives who are otherwise hard to reach from outside the US.
Getting to the Venue
The Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano’s San Pedro campus sits in the Montes de Oca district, a short taxi or rideshare trip from most San Jose neighborhoods and reachable by several city bus routes.
Families driving themselves should plan for limited parking near the campus and budget extra time on a weekday afternoon, when San Jose traffic is typically at its heaviest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the EducationUSA fair in San Jose free?
Yes, admission is free, but attendees must register in advance through Eventbrite.
When is the EducationUSA fair in Costa Rica?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano in San Jose.
Who should attend the EducationUSA fair?
Prospective students and their families interested in studying at US universities, from high schoolers exploring options to those ready to apply.
What will be covered at the fair?
University admissions, financial aid and scholarships, and general guidance on the US student visa process, based on EducationUSA’s standard fair format.
Connected Coverage
Raising a family in Costa Rica? See our expat guides to education, visas and daily life in the country.
Sources: Eventbrite (posted August 25, 2026), EducationUSA Fairs website.
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