International Student Program

List of 4 items.

• Studying in the U.S.

  Find the most current information about studying in the U.S., we encourage you to visit the Study in the States website (a U.S. Department of Homeland Security resource) has the most current information, in English and in translation, about:

   

  1. How to obtain a student visa to study in the United States.

  2. What international students need to do to maintain their student status once they've arrived in the US.

  3. What international students need to do to travel back and forth between the U.S. and their home country.

• Enrollment & Visa Guidelines

  To Enroll at KUA

  •  Log into your enrollment portal and mentioned in you acceptance letter to sign the electronic enrollment contract and pay the enrollment deposit.

  To Obtain an I-20

  • Submit an official letter of financial support, in English, from the family's bank, showing funds sufficient to cover one year of tuition, fees, and living expenses.
  • Include a copy of the identification page of the student's passport.

  To Obtain a Visa at a Consulate

  • Complete Form I-901 to pay the SEVIS fee and print the receipt — see www.fmjfee.com.
  • Bring the I-901 receipt and the I-20 issued by KUA to the visa interview.
  • Parent(s) and student should attend the consulate appointment together.

   

  Documentation to Bring to the Consulate

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival in the US **
  • Evidence of financial support (bank letter in English) **
  • Signed enrollment contract
  • Tax returns
  • Business cards
  • Work certificates
  • Salary verification
  • Student's academic record
  • KUA acceptance letter
  • Birth certificates for student and parents

  ** Required documents; others on this list may be requested at the consulate's discretion.
  
  Transferring a Visa to KUA
  
  

  Students transferring an I-20 to KUA from a previous US school should complete notify our PDSO, Destiny McClure, at the point of enrollment, who will work with your family to see your I-20 transferred from your previous school.

   

  All non-US citizens must present a valid passport at registration. Non-US citizens who are permanent residents should bring their green card.

   

• Travel Planning

  To assist your travel planning for the 2026-2027 academic year, please review our schedule and recommendations for travel to and from campus.

• Health Insurance & Health Service Fee

  KUA's Health Service Fee covers routine visits to Health Services and the Counseling Office. It does NOT cover outside specialists, hospitalization, prescriptions, or other off-campus medical care.

   

  Health insurance is a requirement of visa status and of enrollment at KUA. All students must show proof of health insurance that is billable within the United States.

   

  Families who already carry U.S.-based health insurance may use that coverage and are not required to purchase a KUA-sponsored plan.

  Families without U.S.-based coverage are generally required to enroll in 

   

  Families living abroad should confirm their existing policy covers the student while at boarding school in the U.S., including while traveling to and from campus.