How to Apply for Student Travel Programs

Apply to a Rustic Pathways student travel program by choosing a program and session, completing the 3–5 minute application, and submitting it. Rustic Pathways then guides you through enrollment, payments, required forms, travel documents, and pre-departure preparation.

Before You Start

Have this information ready

  • Preferred program and session
  • Student information
  • Parent or guardian information
  • Contact information

You do not need these to start

  • Passport
  • Visa documents
  • Medical forms
  • Travel insurance details
  • Flight information

Apply to Rustic Pathways in 5 Steps

Select the student travel program and departure date you want.

Complete the Online Application

Enter the required student and parent or guardian information.

Time required: About 3–5 minutes.

Submit Your Application

Submit the completed application online. After submission, you will receive confirmation and instructions for the next enrollment steps.

Complete Enrollment and Payments

Follow the instructions provided after your application to complete enrollment and make required payments.

Enrollment materials will explain:

  • Payment amounts and due dates
  • Required agreements and forms
  • Any remaining enrollment requirements

Prepare for Travel

Before departure, complete the required pre-travel steps. These may include:

  • Passport and visa requirements
  • Medical and health forms
  • Travel insurance
  • Flight information
  • Emergency contacts
  • Pre-departure forms and documents

Rustic Pathways will provide instructions and deadlines for each requirement.

    When to Apply for a Student Travel Program

    Apply for a student travel program 6–8 months before your desired departure date for the best selection of programs and dates. The initial application takes about 3–5 minutes. Complete the remaining enrollment and pre-departure requirements before departure.

    Ready to Apply?

    Start by choosing the program and 2027 session that works for you.

    About the Author

    Scott Ingram
    Director of Admissions
    Scott is the Director of Admissions at Rustic Pathways. He has spent the last 15 years in the student travel and experiential education world. Before helping families find the perfect Rustic Pathways program, he led gap year programs that took students around the world and spent three years teaching English in Japan. Read More About Scott.
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