Become a Host Family with the State Department

Hosting is great opportunity for you create mutual understanding and be a citizen diplomat! Watch the video to learn about what it's like to be a host family.

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Become a Host Family with the State Department

Host a High School Student

What is Hosting & Why Host?

Find out about hosting a State Department scholarship student.

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Hosting a Student

C2C: Culture2Culture | Country2Country | Community2Community
Hosting a U.S. government funded international exchange student brings classroom lessons into your home in ways far more effective than any book or teacher could describe. Different perspectives open windows to the world and host families and their exchange students form bonds that can last a lifetime.

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After completing the form, you will receive more information about hosting a student in your state.

Host and Participant Experiences

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