StudentRoomStay

Yes, you will get paid for hosting an international student through StudentRoomStay. Learn more about host compensation here.

Do Hosts Get Paid? Yes!

What is the host family's role exactly? Learn more about the host family's unique and vital role in the international student experience.

The Host Family's Role

Want to become a host family for international students? Here's a quick overview of the entire host application process.

Host Application & Vetting Process

Who can become a host with StudentRoomStay? We do not exclude any families who believe they can be amazing hosts.

Types of Host Families

Who will you be hosting? How old are they? Where are they from? Find answers to commonly asked questions about our students here.

About SRS International Students

How do we present new hosting opportunities to you? Here's a complete breakdown of the entire process.

Accepting/Declining New Hosting Opportunities

How do SRS hosts submit their background checks? Here's a breakdown of the process.

Instructions for Getting Your Background Check with Sterling Volunteers

Here are just a few reasons why families all over the nation decide to host international students through StudentRoomStay

Reasons to Become a Host Family

You've signed up to host with us...now what? Here's the breakdown of when you can start hosting.

Student Availability→ When You'll Start Hosting

Will someone visit the host family's home during the application process? Here's everything you need to know about home inspections.

Virtual Home Inspections

Do hosts need to live near a school? Where do we provide homestay? Here's everything you need to know.

Where Hosts Are Located in the USA

Here's a breakdown of the additional host family requirements for international students in high school or younger.

Extra Responsibilities: Hosting Under-18 Students

Here are some basic house rules for host families to reference when sharing expectations with their international upon arrival.

House Rules → Tips & Guidelines for Hosts

Do hosts have to provide transportation? Can my student drive? Here's everything host families  need to know about transportation.

Transportation → FAQs for Hosts

Find answers to our most common questions about your international student's legal documentation, insurance and paperwork.

Legal Documentation & Paperwork

How long do students stay? What are short-term hosting opportunities? Here's everything you need to know about homestay timelines.

Timelines → Short-Term vs. Long-Term Homestay Placements

Here's a quick arrival checklist for host families to ensure all key topics are covered during your student’s first week.

Student Arrival Checklist

Are you required to take your student out to dinner and on family trips? Do you have to be home? What about vacations? Find answers here.

Involving Your Student In Family Activities

Here are some tips and guidelines for first-time host families to help you cultivate a successful homestay experience.

Homestay Tips → Before, During & After Arrival

How do we pay our hosts? When can you expect payments? Where can you view payments? Here's everything you need to know.

Active Hosts → Payment FAQs

Is your host family stipend taxable? Learn everything you need to know about taxes and hosting international students.

Homestay Tax Questions

Will international students have their own spending money? Do hosts have to pay for everything? Find out here.

Your Student's Personal Finances

Can host families have pets? Absolutely! Here's everything you need to know about hosting with pets in your household.

Household Pets → Host Family Guidelines

Do host families need to buy food? Do they need to cook for their student? Here's everything you need to know.

Meals & Cooking → Guidelines for Hosts

Will I have to do my student's laundry? Here are some basic guidelines for host families regarding laundry.

Laundry → Guidelines for Host Families

Here are some airport pick-up tips and guidelines to help start your student's homestay placement on a positive note.

Airport Pick-Up → Procedures & Guidelines

If you're familiar with our previous homestay management system (HMS), here's everything you need to know about our new and improved portal.

Past/Current Hosts → Your New Portal

Answers, tips and guidelines for those who are hosting—or are interested in hosting—an international student in the USA.