Becoming a Host

How do I become a host?

Hosting international students and scholars is a great way to stay home and make friends from all around the world. The host application process includes paperwork, a criminal record check for all household members over 18, personal references, and an interview to be conducted in your home.

Homestay is not a rental agreement. Its purpose is to include homestay guests in your life for the purposes of helping them learn English and experience American culture. Hosts must be excited about this mission.

Hosts provide each homestay guest with the following things:

  • Intentional, relaxed conversation in English
  • American cultural experiences (e.g. the post office, a little league game, a museum or a birthday party)
  • A comfortable, private bedroom, including bed, linens, desk, desk chair, desk light, comfortable chair, internet access, and air conditioning from mid-May to mid-September.
  • Access to a shared bathroom, free laundry facilities, cleaning supplies, a microwave and toaster oven (in the kitchen), and space in a cupboard and refrigerator to store personal food
  • A variety of healthy foods for daily, continental self-serve breakfast
  • Three fresh, sit-down, family-style dinners a week in which English is spoken and enjoyed
  • Assistance with transportation on the first day of class (or a dry run on a convenient day prior to class)

The Homestay Fee is calculated at a rate of $33.00 per night, payable during orientation on move-in day. If you would like information about becoming a host for Right at Home Homestay, please complete the host inquiry form and someone will contact you.