{"id":2525,"date":"2026-03-04T16:40:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welcomestg.academicyear.org\/landing\/?page_id=2525"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:18:17","slug":"host-an-exchange-student-new","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/welcome.academicyear.org\/landing\/host-an-exchange-student-new\/","title":{"rendered":"host-an-exchange-student-new"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1>Bring the World to Your Home&#8230;<\/h1>\n\t<h2>Yes, I&#8217;d like to learn more!<\/h2>\n\t<p>Complete the form below to download an AYA host family brochure and receive additional information.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"frm_forms  with_frm_style frm_center_submit frm_style_aya-submit\" id=\"frm_form_6_container\" >\n<form enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" method=\"post\" class=\"frm-show-form  frm_js_validate  frm_pro_form \" id=\"form_hf-aya-landing-lead-form-hs\" >\n<div class=\"frm_form_fields \">\n<fieldset>\n<legend 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I understand this opportunity is voluntary and host families do not receive financial compensation. I confirm that I reside in the United States and my household primarily speaks English to ensure a genuine cultural exchange experience.<\/div>\r\n    \r\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_140_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm_html_container form-field\">\n<p style=\"padding-bottom:0\"><em>Yes, please contact me at the number I have provided regarding additional information about Academic Year in America. 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We need caring families like yours to help bring the world together by hosting a foreign exchange student.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/welcome.academicyear.org\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/118854491691_IMG_8811-702x526.jpeg\" alt=\"AYA Family\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"118854491691_IMG_8811\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/welcome.academicyear.org\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-03-at-11.56.28-AM.jpg\" alt=\"AYA\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Screen Shot 2019-06-03 at 11.56.28 AM\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h1>Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student<\/h1>\n\t<p>When you become an AYA host family, you will:<\/p>\n\t\t\t<aside> <p>Create memories and build lifelong friendships<\/p><\/aside>\t\t\n\t\t\t<aside> <p>Enrich your family as you learn about the culture of your student guest<\/p><\/aside>\t\t\n\t\t\t<aside> <p>Become an American ambassador, sharing the culture of your local community<\/p><\/aside>\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#blue-request-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet More Information\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Host an Exchange Student? | Academic Year in America (AYA)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RgMnWxgaYjM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \n\t<h1>How It Works<\/h1>\n<h3>\n\t\tSTEP 1: Register\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><strong>Register with AYA to start hosting.<\/strong> Once registered, access student profiles, receive the host family brochure, and initiate your application. If already registered, explore AYA student profiles based on country, interests, and gender. Complete the host family application and background check to view student photos.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tSTEP 2: Application\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Upon registration, <strong>initiate your host family application with the AYA Application Packet<\/strong>, which includes:<\/p>\n\t\t\t <p>Biographical information about your household, family interests, and rules.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>A Family Album section for specific photos of your home and family.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>References request, requiring a minimum of 2 non-family references.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>A Criminal Background Check for household members aged 18 and older.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<h3>\n\t\tSTEP 3: Interview\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Prospective host families are assigned an AYA Local Coordinator who provides consistent support throughout the program. <strong>The Local Coordinator arranges a convenient home visit<\/strong>, assessing living spaces and discussing hosting responsibilities. They verify each household member&#8217;s agreement to participate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Your Local Coordinator contacts the references from your host family application, ensuring your ability to provide a safe environment. If you haven&#8217;t chosen a student, they can assist in finding a suitable match based on profiles. Once your application, background check, interview, and references are approved, your family is fully vetted.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tSTEP 4: Finalize\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>After approval from the AYA National office, <strong>finalize your student selection<\/strong>. You may have already found a perfect match online or seek assistance from your Local Coordinator, who can show you suitable profiles. The AYA office staff is also available for personal guidance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Upon full vetting approval, your Local Coordinator collaborates with the local high school for student enrollment. 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