Homestay Costs and Policies

Fees

Homestay accommodations can be pre-arranged for any length of time, with the option of extending the stay if desired. If your arrival date does not correspond with published session dates, the fee is pro-rated.

Length of Homestay	Fee Rate
4 weeks:	$590.00
3 weeks:	$485.00
2 weeks:	$335.00
1 week:	$180.00
1 day:	$45.00

One-time, non-refundable reservation fee:	$150.00

HOMESTAY FEES may be paid by check, cash, cashier's check or traveler's checks. We do not accept credit cards.

If paying by check, send directly to:

International Homestay Consultants
7326 Hoover Road
Indianapolis IN 46260

If paying by cash:

It is the student's responsibility to schedule an appointment with us, and make the payment in person, by the beginning of each session. A late fee will be assessed any outstanding account that has not been paid by the beginning of each session.

If paying by bank wire transfer:

Old National Bank
6135 N. College Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220, USA

Bank Telephone: 317-254-6300

Routing/ABA number: 086300012 (Old National Bank)
Account number: 108443625 (International Homestay Consultants)

Vacation rate: Students who plan to return to homestay after a vacation* will be charged the vacation rate of 50% of regular homestay fee, for time absent from homestay. If student remains in homestay during class break, the regular homestay fee will be charged. (*vacation rate is calculated in whole weeks.)

Policies

A non-refundable reservation fee ($150) and homestay application should be submitted at least four week's prior to requested move-in date.
The first four week's rent must be paid to International Homestay Consultants prior to move-in.
All homestays include a private furnished bedroom, use of public areas of house, laundry facilities, internet access, breakfast and dinner.
You should plan to arrive at your homestay no more than two days before IUPUI orientation commences.
You should plan to depart the homestay on Saturday before 1:00pm following the end of the semester unless other arrangements with our company have been made.
Smoking is not permitted inside homestay houses.
If you are not comfortable in a home with indoor pets, we will make every effort to accommodate you. However, because most Americans have indoor pets we cannot guarantee a homestay without indoor pets.
Travel time to and from the university will vary. International Homestay Consultants will place you in a home within walking distance of public transportation.
The homestay hosts may be families with mother, father, and children; they may be single people or couples without children.
International Homestay Consultants is available to discuss student concerns by phone or e-mail during regular business hours, or face to face on Wednesdays, during regular campus visits.
Students will not be allowed to stay at the homestay, past or prior to their pre-arranged times, without the agreement of International Homestay Consultants. Privately arranged homestays will make hosts ineligible for hosting for us in the future.
Homestay Students pay homestay fees each session (4 weeks) directly to International Homestay Consultants. Hosts will receive payment directly from International Homestay Consultants. Money should never exchange hands between hosts and students.
Students are encouraged to bring their own notebook computer if they want to use computers in their homestay.
Hosts are not expected to cook differently for students; if students want limited kitchen privileges, they must ask the host first, and must clean up after themselves.

To apply, complete the Homestay Application and submit it with your reservation fee at least four weeks prior to your time of study.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a homestay?
- Fill out the homestay application and e-mail it to: lauren@internationalhomestay.us four weeks before arrival;
- Pay the $150 USD non-refundable application fee by cash, check, or bank wire four weeks before arrival (credit cards not accepted)
What if my homestay application is late?
We will try to place all homestay applicants at all times. However, for best results, we ask that you send your application and application fee four weeks in advance of your arrival. Homestay availability is limited.
When will I receive my homestay placement information?
If your homestay application was received at least four weeks in advance, your placement information will be sent via e-mail two weeks before the scheduled move-in date.
What if my arrival date does not correspond to the homestay session dates?
If your arrival date does not correspond to the published homestay session dates, your homestay fee will be pro-rated.
How am I charged during vacation?
Students who plan to return to the homestay after vacation will be charged a 50% rate during their absence. If students remain in their homestay during class breaks, regular homestay fees apply.Vacation rates are based on student absence of at least 1 week.
Can I cook my own food in homestay?
The homestay host will cook typical American food. Student cooking privileges are not guaranteed, but you may ask your host about using their kitchen occasionally.
What about homestay safety?
As your safety is most important to us, we visit and inspect the prospective homestays, and review personal references before placing an international student there. All homestay hosts are required to attend a homestay host orientation, so they understand their responsibilities as a host, and can be better prepared to help students with the challenges they may face as an international visitor/student. A representative from our company visits the IUPUI Campus weekly, so students who wish to meet with us, can do so easily. Our company also provides an on-campus homestay student orientation shortly after student arrival. The orientation is an important part of your homestay experience, and will help you know what to expect while living in the American culture.

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