Education, Travel & Culture: Host Family Resources

Your Opportunity to Experience the World

In addition to the support you'll receive from the ETC office staff and your Community Coordinator, the Host Family Resource Center provides necessary forms and helpful links.

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Host Family Application - Filling out the host family application form is the first step in the hosting process.
Background Check Release - US State Department requirement for all adults living in the host family home.

Important: ETC must receive the original signed copy, not a fax.
Host Family’s Expectations for a Good Relationship - Some tips and advice to hosting a student from a foreign culture.
Host Family Evaluation - Give us your feedback on your hosting experience.

AVI Insurance - Inquire with student, CC or ETC Office as to which insurance student is covered.
Phone: 1.877.566.2681
Web: www.avi-international.info

ACE Insurance - Inquire with student, CC or ETC Office as to which insurance student is covered.
Emergency Phone: 1.800.336.0627

Country Studies - Learn about your exchange student's country.
Web: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html

World Clock - Find out what time it is in your student's home country.