A starter kit is a great gift. I delayed starting to brew for too long because I was worried I didn't have the right equipment, or didn't understand the process, etc. A kit would alleviate this worry for your boyfriend.
Another thing that would help him get started is if he could do his first batch with another homebrewer. I know this wan't your question, but there may be someone from your area on this forum who wouldn't mind having a helpng hand on a batch, and silling to show a new brewer some of the basic ropes. Not that beginning brewing is that complicated, but sometimes brewing socially helps get a guy kicked off right.
I agree with the others above that brew day can take 3-4 hours, bottling day maybe an hour or so.
One of the things that has been said explicitly, but bears mention, is that for the couple of weeks to a month or so after brew day, while the beer is fermenting., this is virtually zero time commitment.
No need to fuss or measure or adjust daily. Just take a peek at the airlock every couple of days to see if fermentation is slowing down. This takes only seconds.
As a college buddy once told me: "You don't really make beer -- you just put the ingredients together as best you can. The beer has to make itself."
So your boyfriend could brew a batch one Sunday afternoon, then let it ferment until it stops (weeks or a month, timing varies). If he doesn't have time to bottle that weekend, it's OK to let it wait for another week. No worries.
If for some reason the first batch doesn't work out, or if he cant use the starter kit right away, he can try after April 15th. Brewing doesn't care what the season is, and can be enjoyed year round. Maybe he could brew a few extra batches this Fall, so he won't run out of beer next tax season.