Finances

Ball State, Berea, WKU, Centre & Transy Students!

  • If you are a student from Ball State, Berea, or WKU, you DO NOT pay KIIS directly, except for the $250 application deposit.
  • Centre or Transy Semester students DO NOT pay KIIS directly.
  • You will pay your KIIS program fee to your respective institution who in turn, pays KIIS. However, you are bound by the KIIS Refund Policies. Contact your KIIS Campus Representative or Haley McTaggart for more information.
  • If you are from any other institution, you will pay KIIS directly.

Deadlines

Winter ProgramsDateAmount Due
Early Application
Aug. 1$250
Early Accepted Student PaymentSept. 15*$500
Regular ApplicationSept. 15$250**
First PaymentOct. 15$2500
KIIS Scholarship notificationNov. 1 †
Final PaymentNov. 15Remainder

* Winter participants that paid the Early Accepted $500 Payment only pay $2000 on the First Payment Deadline, for a total of $2500.
† If awarded, applied to final balance.

Spring SemesterDateAmount Due
ApplicationSept. 5$250
First PaymentOct. 15$2500
KIIS Scholarship notificationNov. 1 †
Final PaymentNov. 15Remainder
Summer ProgramsDateAmount Due
Early Application
Dec. 1$250
Early Accepted Student PaymentJan. 15*$500
Regular ApplicationFeb. 5$250**
First PaymentMarch 5$2500
KIIS Scholarship notificationApril 1 †
Final PaymentApril 15Remainder

* Summer participants that paid the Early Accepted $500 Payment only pay $2000 on the First Payment Deadline, for a total of $2500.
**You only pay ONE $250 deposit per application.
† If awarded, applied to final balance.

Other Considerations

First & Final Payments

You are responsible for paying the first installment payment of $2500 for your KIIS program; Promissory Notes are not accepted for this payment.

If your scholarship or financial aid money will be released after the final payment deadline, you must email KIIS a completed KIIS Promissory Note by the final payment deadline date.

You must be paid in full prior to departure in order to participate in a KIIS study abroad program.

Late Fees

  • Failure to make the first $2500 (Summer program) / $2500 (Winter/Semester program) payment or final payment by the above deadlines may result in your cancellation from the program.
  • A $150 late fee will be applied to your KIIS account on the 6th day following the deadline for any late KIIS Admitted Student Documents.
  • A separate $150 late payment fee will be applied to your KIIS account on the 11th day following the any missed payment deadline.
  • If you are accepted after the first payment deadline, you are required to pay the $2500 (Summer program) / $2500 (Winter/Semester program) fee immediately upon receipt of official acceptance.
  • If you are accepted after the final payment deadline, you are required to pay the full program fee immediately upon receipt of official acceptance.

Payment Options

If someone would like to make an e-check or credit/debit card payment on your behalf, send them the personalized link located in the Charges and Payments section of your KIIS account.

The online payment system cannot process payments from non-U.S. bank accounts or non U.S. credit cards.

  • E-Check

    To pay with an e-check, follow the directions in the Charges and Payment section of your KIIS account.

  • Credit/Debit Card

    Nelnet charges a 2.75% transaction fee if you are paying by credit card; there is no fee to pay by debit card. To pay by credit/debit card, follow the directions in the Charges and Payments section of your KIIS account.

  • Check or Money Order

    If you are paying by check or money order, make the check payable to “Western Kentucky University” and include your name and KIIS program in the memo line. Mail checks to the address below. Note: If you are mailing a check or money order, you must notify Haley McTaggart at least ten days in advance of payment deadline.

    Mail by UPS or FedEx:
    Haley McTaggart
    Western Kentucky University – KIIS
    Honors College / International Center #3027
    1906 College Heights Blvd. #91031
    Bowling Green, KY 42101-1031

Non-Consortium Students

Participants not presently enrolled at a KIIS Consortium-Member Institution must add $350 to their program fee.

You may be exempt from the $350 fee if:

  • You have previously participated in a KIIS program
  • You are a teacher in Kentucky
  • You are an alumni of a KIIS Consortium Institution
  • You are applying to a KIIS Semester program

“The best part of my KIIS experience was being able to use the Spanish that I had learned in the classroom in real life hands on situations. The trip improved my confidence and skills in Spanish tremendously.”

-John, Spain I

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