FAQ’s Hosting an Exchange Student

How will hosting benefit my family?

Show a student from another culture that Americans are interested in building international relationships and passionate about their local communities.

Get an up-close and personal perspective on another culture.

Give your children an understanding of other cultures and the ability to communicate cross-culturally.

What would my responsibilities be?

Room and board

Transportation or carpooling

Guidance and support

What are the costs to my family?

Host families are responsible for room and board. (Students will bring their own spending money for souvenirs and entertainment.)

We are very busy. Is that a problem?

Busy families make the best host families as this is the best way for students to learn about life in the US.