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Hosting a student is a rewarding and memorable experience.
> Accommodation by a local host family to students coming to the
US to study abroad contributes to a rewarding life experience for
both parties – on an international level.
> To make the Homestay process easier for host families, here is a
step-by-step process to help guide you.
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1. STEP OUT
> Want to build friendships while earning extra income?
> Now you can take that extra room in your home and become a host of
an international student.
> Get empowered with the information you need by looking at our
FAQ Page or Blog!
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> The application is a profile where you will give us information about
yourself, your home, type of service you can provide and the type of
student you are interested in hosting.
> You will receive an email upon the submittal of your Homestay Host
Family application.
2. APPLY
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Within 24 business hours, you will receive a call from a USH Staff
member in regard to your Homestay application and to inform you how
soon you can expect to be visited by a USH Field Representative.
3. GET CONNECTED
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> The Home Visit is a meeting with our Field Representative for about
10-15 minutes.
> During this meeting, he will be able to answer any additional
questions you may have regarding our program.
> He will see the location of the home as well as the condition of the
room.
> You will be provided with two copies of our Host Agreement.
> You can sign it and mail it to our office once you decide you're ready to
host with us.
> A USH Housing Coordinator will follow up with you after the visit.
4. HOME VISIT
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> As soon as we have a student whose profile fits yours, we will get in
contact with you to see if you're interested and available to host them.
> We will read you the student's profile.
> If this is the first student you confirm, we will need both the Host
Agreement and to run a criminal background check on you and any
other adult in the home.
5. MATCHING
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> Once these clear, we can confirm the student's placement.
> You will receive a Welcome Packet with your student's information
prior to his move in.
> USH staff will also call you prior to your student's move-in to remind
you of their arrival and provide you with the flight information.
5. MATCHING (Cont.)
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You can expect to receive your prepaid check for the month after 5-7
business days of your student's move-in date.
6. PAYMENT
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> USH Staff members are available Monday through Friday from 9-5PM
(PST) for prompt and friendly service.
> You may contact us via email at any time at contact@usaish.com with
questions or concerns.
> In case of an emergency during non-business hours, you may call our
Emergency Pager 910.874.8720 for prompt assistance.
> You will receive emails (or letters in the mail) regarding your student
and phone calls following up with your student's placement
throughout his stay.
7. ONGOING SUPPORT