Student FAQs

How can AEP help me find and get accepted to the school that is right for me?

Studying in the USA is a big investment in your future and one of the most important decisions you will ever make. With thousands of schools to choose from, finding the one that is the best for you can be a long and difficult task.

AEP has helped students from around the world get accepted to great American schools through our personalized advising and placement service. We help you make confident decisions and simplify the application process by providing a complete set of professional services that include:

• Education planning and school selection assistance from an American-educated advisor who works directly with you.
• Simple application with support and representation provided by your personal AEP advisor.
• Quick, guaranteed acceptance to recommended schools.
• Visa application and travel planning support from Global Network Partners located near you.

What is an AEP “Partner School”?

An AEP Partner School is one that provides high-quality education programs in a safe, attractive location and has superior support services for international students. AEP Partner Schools go through an extensive review and inspection before joining our program and are regularly reviewed by AEP staff to ensure that they are continuing to offer a high-quality education experience for AEP students.

Does AEP work with nationally-ranked universities?

Yes. Many AEP Partner Schools have received national or regional rankings for the high quality of their education programs. Although a school’s ranking may be a good indication of the quality of its program, it is important to keep in mind that they are based on a number of subjective factors and change from year to year. You should consider a school’s ranking just one of many factors when deciding which school to apply to or attend.

How should I contact AEP if I have questions?

AEP is ready to answer all of your questions about studying in the USA and help make the process of choosing and getting accepted to the best school an easy and worry-free process.

Does AEP have any representative offices outside of the USA?

AEP provides direct school planning and advising services through our Global Network Partners. AEP Global Network Partners are located in most major cities throughout the world and are fully trained to provide you with information about all of our programs and services in your own language.

What is the “AEP School Placement Guarantee”?

AEP guarantees that you will be accepted by at least one AEP Partner School recommended to you by an AEP Placement Advisor if all required original application documents are received by AEP before the published application deadline. If AEP can’t get you accepted to at least one recommended school, your placement fee will be fully refunded.

What are the AEP school placement options?

AEP offers two school placement options - Standard Placement Service and Scholar Placement Service.

For the Standard Placement Service, AEP will:
- Provide you with personalized school advising service.
- Pay your school application fees.
- Be your personal representative and handle all communications with the school admissions office.
- Get you accepted at least one AEP-recommended school.
- Help find scholarships you may be qualified for.
- Send your acceptance letter and other school documents to you by express mail.

Standard Placement Service fees:
AEP Partner Colleges, Universities and Vocational Schools: $340* per school application.
AEP Partner High schools: $540* per school application.

*Add $100 to apply to each non-Partner AEP School.

For the Scholar Placement Service, AEP will:
- Help you apply to three (3) schools:

1. Top 100-ranked school
2. Top 200-ranked school
3. Nationally or regionally-ranked AEP Partner School

Scholar Placement Service fees:
AEP Partner Colleges, Universities and Vocational Schools: $890 for first three (3) applications + $340* for each additional application.
*Add $100 to apply for each non-Partner AEP School.

The American HighSchool/ College/ University Support Package
Students can combine their AEP placement service with a complete package of prepaid fees and support services during their program – the American High School/ College/ University Support Package.

This package includes:

• Housing placement (homestay or school residence hall)
• Airport greeting service and private car transportation to your new school.
• School tuition fees paid directly to the school on your behalf
• Housing and meal fees paid on your behalf
• 24-hour emergency phone support service
• AEP placement advisor support throughout your program
• Tuition and housing fee price protection insurance
• Student medical insurance coverage (optional)

What is the AEP application process?

Can AEP help me get conditional admission to schools in the USA?

Yes. AEP can help you get conditional admission to undergraduate (associate and bachelors) and graduate programs (masters degree) at hundreds of great colleges and universities throughout the United States.

In order to apply for conditional admission, you must send a completed AEP Application Form and all required supporting documents EXCEPT your proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS test score report) for processing.

Can I get accepted to an AEP Partner School without taking the TOEFL exam?

Yes. AEP works with many colleges and universities that do not require international students to take the TOEFL or other English proficiency exams if they have successfully completed an approved Intensive English Program.

How long does it take to receive a school acceptance letter?

AEP Placement Advisors work closely with the school admissions offices throughout the application process to get acceptance letters in the quickest time possible. Once AEP’s Placement Office has received your completed application, you can expect to receive your school acceptance letter within the following timeframes*:
Intensive English Programs — 1-2 weeks
High Schools — 4 - 5 weeks
Two-Year Colleges — 2 - 3 weeks
Four-Year Colleges/ Universities — 4 - 5 weeks
Graduate Programs — 4 – 6 weeks
Vocational Schools — 2 - 4 weeks
*Please note that the above timeframes refer to AEP Partner Schools. Students applying to non-AEP Partner Schools should allow for additional processing time.

Can AEP help me apply to a university that is not part of the AEP Partner School Network?

Yes. Although AEP Partner Schools offer a wide variety of programs throughout the United States, we can help you apply to schools that are not a part of the AEP Partner School network.

Can AEP help me find housing and arrange to pick me up from the airport?

Yes. These services are a part of our American High School/ College/ University Support package.

How can I apply for a student visa?

Can AEP help me find scholarships?

Yes. A scholarship search is a regular part of our Standard Placement Service. A preliminary scholarship search can be provided before you start the application process by providing AEP with a completed School Recommendation Request Form. An AEP Placement Advisor will provide you with a list of Partner Schools that match your academic qualifications and program preferences and an estimated amount of scholarship money you may be able to receive if you enroll in each school.

Can I work in the USA?

Student visa regulations restrict the type and amount of paid work that international students can do while they attend school in the USA. Generally, you will be limited to working only in on-campus jobs for a maximum of 20 hours per week.

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a U.S. government-approved program, allows international students who have completed a certificate or degree program at an American school to get paid work experience in their field of study for up to one year after they complete their program. The international student office at your school in the USA can help you apply for OPT before the end of your study program.