Depending on the length of stay, homestay company, and region, hosting an exchange student can earn you anywhere from an extra $30 a day to $1,400 per month. First, it depends on whether you are looking to host a short-term student or a long-term student.

How do host families work?

Traditional host families consist of host parents and children living in one home. Some traditional host families may have one parent while others may have two. Some traditional host families may be a heterosexual couple while others may be a same-sex couple.

How do you qualify as a host family?

What is required of an AFS Host Family?The opportunity to participate in your familys daily lives and events.The same care, support, and comfort you would another member of your family.A bed, not convertible or inflatable in nature; sharing a room with a sibling of the same gender close in age is fine.More items

Do you have to pay for homestay?

You pay your host the balance of the price of stay on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Each host should inform you how they would like to be paid, for instance by cash, bank transfer, PayPal or another payment method.

How much do homestay families get paid?

For these short-term homestays, the daily stipend varies significantly from company to company and region to region. But generally speaking, host families can expect to make anywhere from $30-$60/day, sometimes more, sometimes less.

What do host families get paid?

But generally speaking, host families can expect to make anywhere from $30-$60/day, sometimes more, sometimes less. StudentRoomStay Concierge typically compensates our short-term families in this range. Long-term students stay with you for an entire academic semester or year (usually a year) - about 10 months.

How much does a host family cost?

Generally speaking, homestay companies are paying around $900/month at a minimum these days.

Can I live with a host family abroad?

You can live with a host family for varying lengths of time—from a full year to 1-3 weeks! Many AFS Returnees come back from their trips feeling as though theyve gained not only a fresh perspective on their lives, but a second family abroad.