2007-08-23 20:41:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
If you are hosting a high school student in the United States you do NOT get paid. The USIA regulation states that an organization "must ensure that a host family has adequate financial resources to undertake hosting obligations."
However, it is a $50/month tax deduction -- which will hopefully be raised to $250 soon.
2007-08-24 16:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the names of any, but they do exist. Someone I knew was getting paid to host ($200.00 a month for each kid or for both, I don't remember) but she wouldn't tell me the name of the org. I searched for an org that pays since the kids I've hosted in the past were so HORRIBLE. I figured if I was going to take another chance of having a spoiled brat in my home, I might as well get paid, but I couldn't find any orgs that paid.
There is homestay. Basically, people rent out a room to people from all over the world. They compete pretty hard, LOL, even lie about what's available in their area to get people to some stay with them. Buyer beware. On the flip-side, I've heard that these strangers pretty much treat you like a hotel so plan on that before you do it. It's less personable than an exchange program. If there is no public transit in your area, you may be expected to run these people all over too, be prepared.
2007-08-24 03:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by claudiagiraffe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends. If it's via Rotary,AFS or YFU (and most other reputable organisations), host families get paid NOTHING.
However, some countries (like Australia for example) state that students below 18 have to live with a host family. So if you're in university in Australia, you'll have to live with a host family until you turn 18. In this case, host families get paid.
2007-08-24 02:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by backpacknepal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the sponsoring organization, but even those who do compensate the family don't pay enough to make up for the costs incurred by the student. It isn't a way to make money.
2007-08-23 20:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends upon what kind of VISA the student has. A student with a J-1 VISA can not be compensated, but the host family can take a tax deduction. An F-1 international student can pay the host family. It is usually between $400.00 - $500.00 a month.
2014-07-20 01:15:07 · answer #5 · answered by Greg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm , i dont know
2007-08-23 21:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by Ninja jolmod 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋