HF – What is Not Required

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Host Families do not need to:

  • Have children living at home. (It is not uncommon for your own children to be away at college, for example.)
  • Be married/partnered at the time of the exchange. (We have many single-parent families who host an exchange student. The State Department requires one additional level of review.)
  • Be a particular race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. All families are welcome.
  • Pay for all miscellaneous expenses for the student. Students receive $80-$175/month from their local Rotary club and must cover all additional expenses themselves.  As a general rule of thumb, however, if you are paying for something for one of your children (like a ticket to a movie or a family dinner out), it is customary to also pay for your exchange student. School lunches and activity fees are paid for by the Rotary Clubs.