Applicants should be in a committed and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, teachable, and willing to be fully committed and engaged in every activity in the program.

Once you click submit, we will review your application and reach out to you for a phone interview. During the phone interview, we will ask you questions to help us better understand who you are and to make sure you are a good fit for E4Life. Once the phone interview is completed, we will take some time to pray and then let you know within two business days if you are accepted.

If you are placed on a waitlist, this means if someone decides not to start the program we will contact you right away and get you started with the process. If we are not able to get you into E4Life for the upcoming year, we will make a plan to reserve your spot for the next class.

CoVid – 19: Because mandates are constantly changing in the world, we do not have specific or long standing instructions regarding this virus. The most up to date responses will be given when possible, and travel to countries mandating the CoVid vaccine will be avoided by E4Life.

The short answer is yes; however, each couple will be interviewed individually. We also ask that you are married for at least a year before joining E4Life and each married couple will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The gap year is for anyone between the ages of 18 and 25 by August 9th of the year they apply. If you are 17 when applying, you MUST be 18 by the time we leave for semester 2 in January.

We will accept non U.S citizens that speak English, but please keep in mind there will be extra paperwork at times and specific visas for you. We are prepared to work with you through the process.

Because Paul exhorts us in I Timothy 4:8 that physical exercise is of some value for the kingdom, this program does require applicants to be moderately in shape to complete the program’s activities. This means that applicants should be able to run or jog a mile within 12 minutes as well as be able to endure physical challenges such as hiking, biking, and walking at high altitudes for long distances.

All donations will be processed through us and used for your food, housing, planned activities, and some transport. You are responsible for your own spending money and money for extra activities outside of what E4Life plans.

Many people are able to defer their loans for gap year programs. For information on your specific loan please reach out to your loan provider. If they require a letter for proof, please let us know so we can help with that request.

E4Life works closely with Rocky Mountain Calvary in Colorado Springs. Even though we are a non-denominational organization, we do not require you to be part of any specific denomination to join us. All we ask is that you agree with our mission statement.

We understand that some parents might not be as excited as you about you leaving for a year. That is why we are open to a phone call with your parents to help them know us better and to better understand the value of the program. We will also invite your parents to a launch conference where they will meet the staff and learn about their own journey as you go on yours.

We understand that whenever travel is involved, there is risk; however, we have put in place safety protocols for most foreseen situations. With this in mind, please be aware that there are always unplanned, unforeseen situations that happen. People get sick; accidents occur Because of this, each student will walk through a safety briefing upon arrival and will be with experienced, well-travelled leaders while traveling. We assess each destination country’s political, health, and weather risks before scheduling a trip. We are flexible and ask that you are as well when it comes to expectations, because things can change quickly.

We understand that fundraising may seem overwhelming and must be bathed in a lot of prayer. Although the only financial support is our scholarship program, we have collected resources for you on how to fundraise, and if you need any more help we can walk with you through that process.

Yes, all donations are tax deductible.

Yes, you will be able to leave for Thanksgiving, and we will have a Christmas break between semesters. You are not required to leave for Thanksgiving, but will be required to leave for Christmas break. Travel home for these holidays is NOT included in your costs. Other than these breaks, we ask that you do not leave E4 unless there is a family emergency.

Yes, you will be able to keep your car on campus; however, you will be responsible to pay for your own gas as well as insurance. Leaving campus at your leisure is not allowed and must be approved in advance by the leadership.

During the first semester you will be living on campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Semester two is overseas at a base camp half the time, and the other half is spent on a mission excursion in a country to be determined. These countries will be ones we have had strong partnerships with for years.

During the first semester, class will be held four days a week, typically in the morning. We also have different adventures and events planned along the way as well as serving in the community. During the second semester, we will have class five days a week at an international base with different mission trips planned throughout the semester. During your mission excursion, the schedule will depend on the country and host.

Please keep in mind the schedules could change at any moment and we ask that you remain flexible.