Application Requirements
KEI reviews applications on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply early to reserve a place in the program and take advantage of the Early Enrollment discount. Applications are assessed as they are completed and programs are filled accordingly.
It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that the application is completed by the deadline date for the desired term of study. Completed applications take approximately 2 weeks to review.
Applicants should read and understand the information published on the KEI website and in KEI program literature before submitting the application.
In general, a complete application consists of:
completed application form
academic transcripts
telephone interview
personal statement
letter of reference
$80 USD application fee
Some programs and program options may require supplemental materials such as a resume, portfolio, writing sample, etc.
A self-guided Application Form and program brochures can be obtained by visiting the KEI website at http://www.keiabroad.org, emailing a KEI Program Manager at info@keiabroad.org or calling 1.800.831.5095 (USA and Canada) or 1.212.931.9953 (international).
Application Deadlines
Academic Year:
June 10
Fall [Semester, Quarter, Trimester]:
June 10
Winter [Intersession, Quarter, Trimester]:
October 10
Spring [Semester, Quarter, Trimester]:
November 10
Summer Sessions:
March 10
Late Applications
There is no late application deadline. However, applications completed after the application deadline will be reviewed only if space is available in the program. Late applications must include a processing fee of $150 US, in addition to the regular application fee of $80 US.
Applications will not be reviewed until the late application fee is received by KEI. Late applicants may also incur additional fees to cover any increases in cost of airfare, housing, excursions and other logistic services that may arise as a result of applying after the deadline.
Applications completed after the enrollment deadline must also include the non-refundable $850 enrollment confirmation deposit. Late applicants are encouraged to contact a KEI Program Manager prior to applying to determine if space is still available.
Incomplete Applications
Incomplete applications (i.e. required information is missing, fees not paid, etc.) will be considered pending and held up to 30 days for completion. Pending applications cannot be held after the application deadline date.
Applications that can no longer be held will expire and require a $50 US Reactivation Fee. Reactivation is subject to availability and program pricing at the time of reactivation. Any terms or pricing connected with the original application may be forfeited. Students whose applications are incomplete and submitted with a confirmation deposit are not eligible for any refunds.
Enrollment Requirements
Applicants accepted to a KEI program will receive predeparture documents, including an Official Admissions Notice, Student Agreement, Course Approval Form, Health & Safety Guide, Summary of Atlas Insurance Policy or Summary of International Student ID Card/Insurance, Medical Review Forms, Supplemental Information Form, Transcript Request Form, and Program Invoice. Depending on the program and student’s individual needs, applicants may also receive a Passport Guide, Residence Agreement, and Financial Aid Forms.
To enroll, students must submit the following to KEI by the enrollment deadline date for their program session:
Signed Student Agreement
Completed Course Approval Form
Completed Medical Forms and supporting medical documents
Completed Supplemental Information Form
Completed Transcript Request Form
Photocopy of passport (data page)
Signed Residence Agreement—only if required by the program
Enrollment Confirmation Deposit of $850 US
Enrollment Deadlines
The enrollment deadline depends on the date of admission to a KEI program. Students must submit their enrollment documents and confirmation deposit within 30 days of the admissions date or by the Final Enrollment Deadline indicated below, whichever comes first.
The admissions date and enrollment deadline will be indicated on the KEI Admissions Notice.
Academic Year:
July 5
Fall [Semester, Quarter, Trimester:
July 5
Winter [Intersession, Quarter, Trimester]:
November 5
Spring [Semester, Quarter, Trimester]:
December 5
Summer Sessions:
April 5
Early Enrollment
Applicants who apply and enroll before the application deadline and make payments on time will have the $80 US application fee waived. To be eligible:
Complete the application and enrollment process, including payment of the $850 security deposit, prior to the application deadline for your program.
Submit all program payments before the appropriate deadlines.
Submit the $80 application fee with your application. If applying close to the application deadline, submit the $850 security deposit and enrollment documents with the application. Enrollment documents can be obtained by contacting a KEI advisor.
If all the application, enrollment and payment requirements and deadlines are met, the $80 will be applied towards the program price.
KEI reserves the right to cancel this promotion at any time. The Early Enrollment promotion may be combined with the Refer-A-Friend, Travel Free and Group Discount promotions as well as KEI grants and payment plans.
Registration Requirements
After enrolling in the program, KEI will send students additional pre-departure materials, which may include a Travel Update, Visa Information, Insurance Confirmation, Academic Materials and an updated Program Invoice.
To complete the program registration process students must submit final payment, or make other payment arrangements, by the registration deadline date.
Registration Deadlines
Program registration deadlines depend on the date of acceptance to a KEI program. Students must submit final payment, or make other payment arrangements, within 60 days of the admissions date or by Final Registration Deadline listed below, whichever comes first.
The admissions date and registration deadline will be indicated on the Admissions Notice.
