CCS 5805 (Rev. 01/20)
Marketing and Public Relations
Global Education
HOMESTAY STUDENT AND FAMILY AGREEMENT
18 Years Old and Above
Check off each item as you discuss it, making note of details on the lines below.
Please return a copy to the Homestay Office as soon as possible. Thank you!
Student
School Year:
Homestay Parent(s)
PAYMENT
1. Pay the first month’s homestay fee (Full $700, Shared $400). *Please provide receipt for student.
If student arrives mid-month, pro-rate to $13.50 per day/shared and $23.50 per day/full until the first day of the next month. Student then
pays on the first day of each subsequent month.
Students must give 30 days’ notice before they move. Students must pay the fee for a minimum of 30 days after they give notice that
they will move.
If a student vacations out of their homestay for short periods of time, he/she is expected to continue paying the monthly homestay fee of
$700/full or $400/shared. However, if away longer than three (3) weeks, then student may pay $10 per day for the days they are gone,
and $23.50/full or $13.50/shared per day for the days of the month they are in the home. If a student vacations for one quarter but would
like to retain his/her current homestay bedroom w/ belongings, they should discuss this with the homestay family. The International Office
recommends $60 per week.
2. Payment is due on the 1
st
of each month.
3. Discuss the preferable form of payment: cash, check, or other.
FOOD
1. Discuss where in the home food may be eaten.
2. Discuss expectations regarding chores related to meals (cooking prep, clearing the table, dishes).
3. Discuss expectations regarding snacks between meals.
4. Discuss expectations regarding cell phone usage during meals.
Full Homestay ($700/month)
1. Discuss foods student prefers for preparing own breakfast.
2. Discuss foods student prefers for preparing own lunch, either at home or to take to school.
3. Discuss schedule and food preferences for the dinner meal.
Shared Homestay ($400/month)
1. Show and explain where to store food in the refrigerator and cupboards.
2. Show and explain how to use the kitchen appliances.
3. Help student locate the nearest grocery store and discuss available transportation.
LAUNDRY & PERSONAL SUPPLIES
1. Demonstrate how to use the washer and dryer.
2. Students purchase own personal products (shampoo, soap, personal toiletries)
3. Preferred schedule for laundry:
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USE OF ELECTRONICS
1. Discuss family’s preferences for student use of the telephone, computers, gaming systems, entertainment
systems and electronic devices:
2. Help student access family Wi-Fi. Discuss family rules regarding online pornography, piracy, and chat rooms.
TRANSPORTATION
1. Show student where to catch the bus. Ride the bus with student to and from SFCC/SCC, at least once when
student arrives. Provide bus schedule(s) or teach student how to use STA website to locate routes and schedules.
DAILY SCHEDULE
1. Discuss student’s class schedule and approximate times they will be leaving and arriving home.
2. Discuss when "Quiet Hours" are in the home. This is when the student should refrain from making noise by talking
on the telephone, gaming, watching movies, listening to music.
FRIENDS/GUESTS VISITING and OVERNIGHT
1. Discuss the family’s preferred arrangements for guests visiting or spending the night.
SECURITY
1. Discuss the key arrangements and locking the house.
SAFETY
1. Discuss arrangements for student arriving home late or staying overnight at friends.
2. Show and explain how to use the electrical appliances.
3. Discuss when to leave lights on/off.
4. Discuss how to exit house and where to meet if there is a fire.
5. Discuss use of candle, lighters, and open flames, and where they may be used.
6. Discuss use of outlets and maximum usage of circuits.
7. Discuss doors and when they should be shut/locked.
CLEANING
1. Explain family guidelines and demonstrate how to clean:
Kitchen, after student use
Bedroom
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Bathroom (if shared with others, discuss schedule; if exclusive use, discuss frequency of cleaning)
PROPERTY DAMAGE
1. Students are responsible to pay for any damages they cause to the home or property. Student pays the host
home directly for damages. Please notify the Homestay Office if damages occur.
2. Review the room, bathroom, and kitchen for any current damages. A recommended practice is to take photos
and/or make a list of the current condition of the room/property.
SMOKING
Note: Smoking in Washington is illegal prior to the age of 21.
1. Discuss and record the family rules regarding smoking in and outside of the home.
2. Friends who visit the home must also abide by the smoking rules of the home.
PERMISSION TO CONTACT
1. Discuss scenarios in which student requests host family to contact legal guardians/parents or agents.
(Medical issues? Non-compliant with host home? Damages to home? Other?)
Emergency numbers:
Guardian phone number/email:
Agent phone number/email:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Student:
Cell:
Email:
I agree to abide by this Homestay Agreement.
Student Signature:
Date:
Homestay Parent(s):
Name:
Cell:
Email:
Name:
Cell:
Email:
Homestay Family Signature:
Date:
Send the completed form to:
International Homestay
Spokane Falls Community College
MS 3011, 3410 W Ft. George Wright Dr
Spokane WA 99224
Email: InternationalHomestay@ccs.spokane.edu