Host Family Application

This online application page is for those who wish to host international students in their homes.

Note:  August and September are very busy times as we are arranging homestays for many students. Therefore we usually are NOT able to review applications from new prospective hosts during that time. You may apply, but we may not be able to respond quickly.

Please review the  information for host families before completing this form.

Carefully consider your answers and discuss them with others in your household before completing and submitting this form. Unfortunately, it is not possible to save a partially completed application form and resume later.

1. Basic Information About You
2. Last Name(s)(required)
3. First Name(s)(required)
4. Phone (Primary)(required)
5. Phone (Secondary, if any)
6. Email Address(valid email required)
7. Location of Homestay
8. Address(required)
9. City(required)
10. State(required)
11. Zip(required)
12. Neighborhood
13. Describe the commute to PSU from your home. Include walking distance to the bus or train, # of bus or train , and transfer information (if any). Use trip planner at http://www.trimet.org for help.(required)
14. Trimet Commute Time to PSU (approx on weekday morning)(required)
15. Basic Family Info
16. Brief description of family(required)
17. List all household members including yourselves. List ages and relationship to you. Include years of birth of children in the home. (required)
18. Religions Affiliation
19. Do you have any religious affiliation?
20. YesNo
21. If yes, what is your religious affiliation? (What church, temple, etc.)
22. Approximately how often do you attend services?
23. Hosting Preferences
24. Can you host short term (1-7 days) for free?Select responseYes, I can host a short term (1-7 days) for freePerhaps in the futureNo, all short terms would need to pay(required)
25. Can you host short term (under one month)?Select responseYes, I can host short term (under one month)No, I prefer only long term (more than one month)(required)
26. Can you host long term (more than one month)?Select responseYes, I can host long term (more than one month)No, I prefer only short term(required)
27. How many students can you host at one time?(required)
28. What genders are you willing to host (one gender at a time)?Select oneMale onlyMale preferredFemale onlyFemale PreferredEither male or female(required)
29. What other preferences do you have regarding the students?
30. What is your meal preference?Select preferenceI will provide all mealsI will provide only breakfastI can do either breakfast only or all mealsFlexible (please clarify in next field)(required)
31. Other meal plan. If you can not offer all meals but can provide breakfast and some dinners please explain.
32. Is your meal preparation restricted by dietary needs (explain)?(required)
33. What student diets can your meal preparation accommodate?
34. Halal (Islamic)Kosher (Jewish)VeganVegetarianNo BeefNo Pork
35. Is smoking allowed?Select preferenceSmoking is not allowed at allSmoking is allowed in the houseSmoking is allowed only outside(required)
36. List types of pets you have and whether they are allowed indoors
37. What price will you be charging?
38. How did you hear about FOCUS Homestays?(required)
39. Why do you want to host international students?(required)
40. Which evenings are you usually home?(required)
41. Send me a copy (please check box)